AM5 · B650 · ATX · DDR5
The ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi is a mid-range ATX motherboard built on the B650 chipset for AMD Ryzen 7000/9000 processors. With 12+2 power stages, 3x M.2 slots, and DDR5 support up to 256GB, it strikes an excellent balance between features, performance, and value for mainstream builders.
AMD published bulletin AMD-SB-7064 on 11 August 2026. It covers two high-severity flaws in AMD's firmware TPM: CVE-2026-6726, an information-leakage flaw that lets a forged TPM key be certified as genuine, and CVE-2026-6727, a timing side-channel. AMD scores them 8.5 and 8.3 on CVSS 4.0. Affected processors run from Ryzen 3000 to Ryzen 9000, plus Threadripper, Ryzen AI and Ryzen Embedded parts. Both attacks need local privileged access, so neither is remotely exploitable. The underlying flaw is in the Trusted Computing Group's TPM 2.0 reference code, which AMD ships as fTPM.
The fix arrives as a motherboard BIOS update. Windows Update will not install it. Find this board in ASUS's Download Center, open Driver & Tools and then BIOS & Firmware, install the latest BIOS, then look for an fTPM or TPM security fix in the release notes. Coverage varies by board, and we have not verified that a fixed BIOS exists for this one.
Before you flash: if this machine uses BitLocker, save your recovery key first. A firmware update can trigger BitLocker recovery, and Windows will then ask for a 48-digit key before it unlocks the drive. Our BIOS update guide covers the safe order.
Advisory added 2026-08-20.
| Socket | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5, 4 DIMM slots, up to 256GB |
| PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| M.2 Slots | 3x M.2 |
| SATA Ports | 4 |
| Rear USB | 8x USB |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.2 |
| LAN | 2.5G |
| Audio | ALC897 |
| Power Phases | 12+2 |
Build quality on the ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi is good for the price point. The VRM heatsinks are adequately sized, and ASUS has included M.2 heatsinks to keep NVMe drives cool. The board layout is logical with well-placed headers and sufficient clearance around the CPU socket for most coolers.
With a 12+2 power stage configuration, this board handles demanding workloads confidently. The VRM can sustain full power delivery to multi-core processors without thermal throttling under normal conditions. While it may not be designed for extreme overclocking records, it provides excellent stability for real-world high-performance use.
WiFi 6 covers the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, which is enough for most homes but leaves you sharing 5GHz with the neighbours — the 6GHz band needs WiFi 6E or WiFi 7. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet provides excellent wired speeds for NAS and local network transfers. The rear panel features 8x USB, providing ample connectivity for peripherals, external storage, and high-speed devices.
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