10 Best Motherboard For I5 of December 2025

• Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with an integrated M.2 slot
• 5x Protection III Hardware-level safeguards provide component longevity and reliability
• Fan pert delivers advanced fan controls for dynamic cooling
• Asus optimized improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies

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; 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

• Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
• Enhanced Power Solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
• Boosted Memory Performance: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking with ASUS OptiMem II
• Built for Productivity : Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 header support, Dual M.2 slots
• Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
• Immersive Gaming Audio: The Realtek S1200A codec offers pristine audio quality to draw you deeper into the game action or to enhance your favorite music tracks or videos.

ASUS

• Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
• Enhanced Power Solution: 10+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
• Boosted Memory Performance: ASUS OptiMem II proprietary trace layout allows memory kits to operate at higher frequencies with lower voltages to maximize system performance.
• Ultrafast Connectivity: Dual M.2, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Thunderbolt 3 support

ASUS

• Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
• 8-Channel HD audio with High quality Audio Capacitors
• Ultra-fast M. 2 with PCIe Gen2 x4 & SATA interface
• Supports RGB LED strips in 7 colors

Gigabyte

• 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
• 5x Protection III Hardware-level safeguards with safe Slot Core, LANGuard and overvoltage protection provide component longevity and reliability
• Fanxpert 4 with AIO pump header 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

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

• 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

• 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

• Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
• Robust Power Solution: 12+2 Dr. MOS power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power when pushing CPU performance to the limit
• Optimized Thermal Design: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M. 2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
• High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board Intel 2. 5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
• Fastest Connectivity: Supports HDMI 1. 4 and DisplayPort 1. 4 output, and featuring dual M. 2 , Thunderbolt 3 header
• Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action
• Unmatched Personalization: Time-honored red on black gaming look, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers

ASUS