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Designed for creators, with Thunderbolt 4, ultra-fast Ethernet/Wi-Fi and plenty of M.2 storage

Flagship-class features, Thunderbolt 4, and great looks for $799.99.

This silent Tomahawk brings updated 6E Wi-Fi and a better audio codec.

The overclocking-focused EVGA X570 Dark includes two M.2 sockets, eight SATA ports, a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 port, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 GbE.

This mid-range board offers good performance and lots of features for $249.99

A full-featured, mid-range board for $269.99

A good starter board for creators, that also works well for more general users who can make use of Thunderbolt 4 and fast Ethernet.

A server-grade board with 10 GbE and two USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports for $429.99.

A full-featured overclocking flagship, with an improved appearance and some unique features

Gigabyte’s X570S Aero focuses on creators, with ample M.2 storage, plenty of USB ports, 2.5 GbE, and capable power delivery for an upper-midrange price of $349.99.

The B550 PG Riptide offers a plethora of USB ports, dual M.2 sockets, capable power delivery and more for $159.99. But be careful overclocking with flagship-class processors.

The X570S Aorus Master eliminates the chipset fan for silence and adds a more robust VRM, four total M.2 sockets, 12 USB ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and brings an improved look for $389.99.

ASRock’s X570S Riptide brings silence to the chipset, killer-based 2.5 GbE, Lightning Gaming ports, adequate power delivery and more for around $185

Asus’ Rocket Lake flagships lift premium off another level.

Updated appearance, solid power delivery and a well-rounded feature set for $429.99.

The NZXT N7 Z590 comes with two M.2 sockets, Realtek-based 2.5 GbE and Intel Wi-Fi 6E, plus a plain appearance that fits in with most build themes, all for under $280.

The ASRock Z590 Taichi PG Velocita features robust 90A VRMs, three M.2 sockets, Killer-based 2.5 GbE and Wi-Fi 6E. Plus you get some unique premium aesthetics for just under $460.

The Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Pro AX comes with four M.2 sockets, 13 USB ports (including 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port front/rear), premium VRMs, integrated Wi-Fi 6 and more. all for under $300.

Updated appearance and features and above-average VRM cooling

The Gigabyte Z590 Vision G is a full-featured motherboard designed for creators, with capable power delivery, 2.5 GbE, four M.2 sockets, VisionLINK/Thunderbolt connectivity, and more.

Four M.2 sockets, premium audio and VRMs for $499

Biostar’s Z590 Valkyrie brings overkill VRMs, two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports and three M.2 sockets for around $400. Memory performance is currently lacking, but will likely be resolved by a BIOS update.