10 Best Motherboard For 9700k of December 2025

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz; DIMM Slots: 4.Operating system: Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• 2x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2; USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
• MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects. Connect RGB or RAINBOW LED strips with addressable headers and create an RGB gaming PC. Control Mystic Light SYNC enabled products
• Built for high-performance gaming - Extended heatsink, ATX form factor ready for multi-GPU

MSI

• 8 Cores / 8 Threads
• 3.60 GHz up to 4.90 GHz / 12 MB Cache
• Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
• Intel Optane Memory Supported
• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Cooling device not included - Processor Only
• Memory Support Maximum Capacity 64 GB Memory Support DDR4 2666 MHz ECC Memory No Channel Architecture Dual Channel Maximum Memory Bandwidth 41 GB/s

Intel

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
• Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, M.2 Shield Frozr, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2, Pre-installed I/O Shielding
• MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects. Connect RGB or RAINBOW LED strips with addressable headers and create an RGB gaming PC. Control Mystic Light SYNC enabled products | Built for high-performance gaming - ATX form factor ready for multi-GPU
• May require bios update after purchase | MSI manufacturer refurbished product comes with 180-day warranty and support

MSI

• Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
• New hybrid Digital PWM Design
• High quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
• Ultra-fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface

Gigabyte

• 1. LGA1151 socket: ready for 9th/8th Gen Intel Core desktop processors.
• 2. Dual Channel Non-ECC Un-buffered DDR4, 4 x DIMM slots support up to 64GB DDR4 Memory
• 3. Gaming connectivity: Dual onboard M. 2 with Intel Optane Memory Ready, USB 3. 1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors, DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI
• 4. Gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst for smoother, safer and lag-free online play.
• 5. Unmatched Personalization: one RGB header with Asus exclusive AURA Sync RGB lighting and a 3D-printing friendly mount
• 6. Comprehensive cooling: fan Xpert 4 with GPU temperature sensing allows for dynamic fan calibration and optimized system cooling while gaming
• 7. Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teamed with Sonic Studio III creates immersive aural landscapes.

ASUS

• Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2 and ASUS Optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• Revamped 5 Way Optimization that has the intelligence to overclock a CPU based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry
• 5X Protection III Hardware level safeguards with Safe Slot Core, LAN Guard, Over voltage Protection provide longevity, reliability. Fan Xpert 4 delivers advanced fan control for dynamic system cooling
• Patent pending Safe Slot Core fortified PCIe slots prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs
• 8 channel HD Gaming Audio featuring Realtek ALC887 high definition audio codec
• DTS Headphone:X

ASUS

• Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with integrated dual M.2 slots with Intel Optane Memory compatibility and USB 3.1 Gen2
• 5X Protection III Hardware-level safeguards provide component longevity and reliability
• FanXpert 2+ delivers advanced fan control for dynamic cooling
• ASUS OptiMem improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies
• On-board 8-Channel HD Audio provides warm, immersive crystal-clear surround sound

ASUS

• Designed for 9th 8th Generation Intel Core processors maximize connectivity and speed with Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, onboard 802.11AC Wi Fi and ASUS optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• Revamped 5 way Optimization over clocks Intelligently based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry while FanXpert 4 delivers dynamic system cooling; Operating System Windows 10 64 bit
• Gamer's Guardian ensures component longevity with safe Slot, ESD guards and DRAM over current protection
• Pre mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG's attention to detail and quality

ASUS

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel ddr4 memory, up to 4400(oc) MHz
• Turbo m.2: pci-e gen3 x4 interfACe maximizes performance for NVME SSDS
• Core boost, 8+4 pin CPU power connector, ddr4 boost
• Built for reliable operation
• Operating system - support for windows 10 64-bit
• Intel turbo usb 3.1 gen2: powered by intel usb 3.1 gen2 controller, turbo usb ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest usb speeds
• Multi-gpu: with steel armor pci-e slots. Supports 2-way amd crossfire
• Extended heatsink design: msi extended pwm and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.

MSI

• 8 Cores /8 Threads
• Up to 4.7 GHz. Bus Speed = 8 GT/s. Cache = 12 MB Intel Smart Cache. Max Memory Bandwidth= 41.6 GB/s
• Compatible with Intel 300 Series chipset based motherboards
• Bios update may be required for motherboard compatibility
• Supports Intel Optane Memory

Intel