Almost two years after the release of the N7 B550, NZXT introduces their second-gen AMD motherboard, the N7 B650E. A 16+2+1 power supply configuration provides stable performance for AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. Featuring a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card slot and PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD expansion, the dual PCIe 5.0 bandwidth specifications usher gamers into a new era of hardware capabilities. If you’re looking to build a red and white PC with an AMD processor, the N7 B650E is sure to offer a visually appealing, minimalist design for your motherboard.
NZXT N7 B650E Motherboard Specifications:
Size: ATX 30.5 x 24.4cm
Processor Support: AMD Ryzen 7000
Processor Pin: AM5
CPU Power Supply Phase: 16+1+2 Phase 90A SPS
Chipset: AMD B650
Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM 6000+(OC) MT/s, maximum capacity 128GB
Memory certification: AMD EXPO (EXTended Profiles for Overclocking), Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile)
Display output: HDMI 2.1
Expansion slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (support x2 mode)
Storage slot: 4x SATA3 6Gb/s, M2_1 2280/2260/2242 PCIe Gen5 x4, M2_2 2280/2260/2242 PCIe Gen4 x4, M2_3 2280/2260/2242 PCIe Gen4 x2
Network: Realtek RTL8125BG (2.5G)
Wireless: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E MEDIATEK MT7921K, Bluetooth 5.2
Audio: Realtek ALC1220
USB port (front expansion): 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (supports four front USB 3.2 Gen 1 port), 3x USB 2.0 (supports six front USB 2.0 ports)
USB ports (rear I/O): 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type -A, 2x USB 2.0
RGB: 2x ARGB 5v 3-Pin, 4x NZXT RGB
FAN: 1x 4-Pin CPU Fan, 1x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP, 5x 4-Pin SYS_FAN
NZXT N7 B650E motherboard unboxing
The “N7 B650E” is NZXT’s latest AMD motherboard and follows their first B550 chipset model. The initial N7 B550, released in mid-2021, was compatible with AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000, and 5000 series processors with AM4 sockets.
This time, the NZXT N7 B650E supports AMD’s most recent AM5 socket, allowing users to pair it with the new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. This combination enables access to features such as 4x DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card slot, PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD, and other cutting-edge specifications for enhanced performance and expansion capabilities.
The ATX variant of the N7 B650E offers ample expandability to cater to both everyday mainstream users and dedicated PC DIY enthusiasts. Its dimensions of 30.5 x 24.4cm make it compatible with most mid-tower cases. The N7 series’ most prominent aesthetic feature is its minimalist heat sink design. Unlike competing products that emphasize gaming style and RGB elements, the NZXT N7 consistently delivers a refined and elegant appearance for users.
The N7 B650E features a 16+2+1 configuration with 90A/60A Smart Power Stage (SPS) power supply, and an L-shaped heatsink is employed for cooling the power supply chip. The new AM5 LGA 1718 socket is integrated into the motherboard, which avoids the issue of bent pins caused by CPU collisions. However, users need to take care when storing the motherboard to protect the pins.
Regarding design, AMD has been careful to maintain the same spacing between the AM5 and AM4 sockets. This allows users to essentially reuse their existing AM4 cooling solutions, saving some money by repurposing their old coolers when assembling a new system configuration.
To begin, let me provide a brief overview of the specifications before we dive into the expansion slots of the N7 B650E motherboard. The upper left corner of the motherboard features an 8+4 Pin processor ATX_12V power supply slot.
Moving to the upper right corner of the motherboard, from left to right, you’ll find the CPU_FAN, AIO_PUMP, and NZXT_RGB1/2 slots. The N7 B650E offers several NZXT_RGB slots, making it an ideal choice for users who prefer NZXT water cooling and fans. Moreover, if you’re using integrated water cooling, it is recommended to install the water cooling PUMP in the AIO_PUMP slot initially since the slot is preset to operate at full speed.
As the AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors only support DDR5 memory, the N7 B650E’s 4x DIMM DDR5 single-card memory slot can expand up to 128GB capacity. The maximum capacity of a single DDR5 memory is 32GB, and the memory overclocking frequency is advertised to reach 6000+ MT/s (based on the official memory QVL table). The motherboard also supports AMD EXPO (EXTended Profiles for Overclocking) and Intel XMP 3.0 (Extreme Memory Profile) memory one-click overclocking technology certification.
For optimal performance, it’s recommended to install the two DIMMs dual-channel memory kits in the A2 and B2 slots (the second and fourth slots from the left) that are commonly included in memory orders. Placing the two memories in these positions makes it easier for the memory to operate at higher frequencies.
On the right side of the N7 B650E motherboard, you’ll find two chassis fan slots (SYS_FAN1/2), the motherboard’s 24-Pin power supply, a front Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20Gb/s) slot, two USB 3.2 Gen1 slots (which support the installation of up to four front USB 3.2 Gen1 ports), and four SATA3 6Gb/s slots.
The N7 B650E motherboard is equipped with a system panel slot, power-on and reset buttons, two NZXT RGB slots, three 4-Pin SYS_FAN chassis fan power supply slots, three USB 2.0 slots (which support the installation of up to six front USB 2.0 ports), two 5V 3-Pin ARGB slots, an EZ Debug self-test light, and an HD_AUDIO audio source slot.
In total, there are several NZXT RGB and USB 2.0 slots available on the motherboard. Other NZXT RGB devices typically require connection to the motherboard through these slots, with their lighting effects controllable and customizable through NZXT’s own CAM software.
The N7 B650E motherboard includes three PCIe slots, all of which are x16 in length. However, only the first slot (PCIEX16_1) provides a full x16 bandwidth and features a metal-reinforced design with PCIe 5.0 x16 specifications. This slot is suitable for the direct installation of graphics cards, offering both physical strength and full bandwidth.
The second and third x16 slots (PCIEX16_2/PCIEX16_3) have a length of x16 but operate at a bandwidth of x2. These slots are ideal for expanding additional devices such as capture cards or sound cards, but it’s essential to avoid confusion when installing graphics cards.
The N7 B650E motherboard features a total of three M.2 SSD expansion slots. M.2_1, which is directly connected to the processor, supports PCIe Gen5 x4 bandwidth. The M.2 SSD heat sink is designed to offer sufficient cooling performance for PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSDs.
The second and third M.2_2/M.2_3 slots support PCIe Gen4 x4 and PCIe Gen4 x2 bandwidth, respectively. All three M.2 SSD installation positions support specifications of 2242/2260/2280 length.
The rear I/O of the N7 B650E motherboard includes an HDMI 2.1 port, a Clear CMOS button, BIOS FLBK, a WiFi 6E antenna port, two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, an RJ-45 2.5G LAN wired network port, a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port (20 Gbps), four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, an optical S/PDIF digital audio output, and a five-hole audio port.
One of the USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel is marked with a white box. This port is used for the BIOS Flashback function, which requires inserting a USB flash drive with the BIOS file into this specific slot to update the BIOS.
The N7 B650E motherboard accessories include three M.2 SSD screws, two SATA transmission cables, and a Wi-Fi antenna.
NZXT N7 B650E mainboard power supply material
In addition to the expansion slots, let’s take a closer look at the power supply and various small components located beneath the N7 B650E motherboard. The motherboard features a 16+2+1 Phase 90A Smart Power Stage (SPS) for efficient power delivery.
NZXT BIOS Setup Menu
Once the motherboard has completed its self-certification process, users can enter the NZXT BIOS by pressing the F2 or DEL button. Within the BIOS, users have access to a wide range of detailed motherboard settings that can be adjusted to optimize performance and system stability.
NZXT CAM monitoring, RGB, graphics card overclocking full-featured integration
The NZXT CAM software includes a wide range of features, including hardware monitoring, system specification review, lighting effect settings, and graphics card overclocking. The software is an all-encompassing tool for managing various aspects of a PC system. There are four NZXT RGB slots on the motherboard that can be used to connect other NZXT products, such as fan hubs and all-in-one water cooling systems. These products can be synchronized with the NZXT CAM software to ensure consistent lighting effects across the system.
NZXT N7 B650E motherboard performance test
For the performance test of this motherboard, the NZXT N7 B650E motherboard is paired with a 16-core 32-thread AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor, and the NZXT BIOS UEFI is updated to version 1.12. The test platform is also equipped with a T-Force VULCAN Vulcan α DDR5 5600 CL40 8GBx2 dual-channel memory kit. During the test, the memory EXPO 5600 MT/s 40-40-40-84 1.2v profile is enabled, while all other settings are set to AUTO. Additionally, the processor is set to use automatic PBO mode.
Test Platform
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Motherboard: NZXT N7 B650E
Cooler: NZXT Kraken Z63 RGB
Memory: T-Force VULCANα DDR5 8GBx2 5600 MT/s CL40
Graphics card: ASUS TUF RTX 4070 Ti 12GB GDDR6X OC
operating system: Windows 11 Professional Edition 21H2
The test platform uses CPU-Z to check the hardware information of the system. The processor is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, a 16-core, 32-thread CPU with the code name Raphael. It is built on TSMC’s 5nm process. The motherboard used is the NZXT N7 B650E, which supports PCI-E 5.0 channels, and the BIOS is updated to version 1.12. The memory is a T-Force VULCAN Vulcan α DDR5 5600 CL40 8GBx2 dual-channel kit with a total capacity of 16GB. During the test, CPU-Z’s built-in benchmark version 17.01.64 was run, which produced a single-threaded score of 766.7 points and a multi-threaded score of 15564.5 points.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16C 32T Motherboard: NZXT N7 B650E Bios: Version 1.12 Memory: T-Force VULCAN Vulcan α DDR5 5600 CL40 8GBx2 dual-channel kit (16GB total)
CPU-Z Built-in Test Version 17.01.64 Results: Single-Threaded Score: 766.7 Multi-Threaded Score: 15564.5
CINEBENCH R20 and R23 are commonly used processor benchmarking software that evaluates 3D rendering and drawing performance. Developed by MAXON based on Cinema 4D, this software is widely used in the industry.
In the R20 version, the Ryzen 9 7950X achieved a multi-core score of 14701 points and a single-core score of 784 points. In the newer R23 version, the Ryzen 9 7950X achieved a higher multi-core score of 37124 points and a single-core score of 2024 points.
The AIDA64 memory and cache test is a popular tool for evaluating the memory performance of a computer. In this test, the DDR5 5600 MT/s 8GBx2 CL40 dual-channel memory was used with EXPO enabled, and the results showed a read speed of 69081 MB/s, write speed of 59519 MB/s, and copy speed of 60605 MB/s. The delay was measured to be 71.5 ns.
The 3D Mark CPU Profile test assesses the performance of CPUs based on different thread configurations: MAX, 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1 thread. Thread configurations above 16 are mainly used for professional tasks such as 3D rendering or audio-visual work. For most DX12 games, the scores of 8 threads are the most relevant, while the scores of 4 and 2 threads are more indicative of the performance of older games developed with DX9. The Ryzen 9 7950X achieves a maximum thread score of 16304 points, but for mainstream gamers, it is important to pay attention to the scores of 8 and 4 threads, which are 7939 and 4236 points, respectively.
Furthermore, the writer conducted tests using 3D Mark Fire Strike and 3D Mark Time Spy, which are widely used in game performance simulations, using an NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti graphics card. In Fire Strike, which simulates DX11 gameplay scenarios at 1080p resolution, the test achieved a score of 45595 points. In Time Spy, which simulates DX12 gameplay scenarios at 1440p resolution, the test achieved a CPU score of 15054 points.
V-Ray 5 Benchmark has three different test scenarios, and the V-Ray project is tested for processor rendering performance. The R9 7950X test platform scored 27844 points on the test.
CrossMark is composed of a total of 25 tests, which cover various work simulations such as productivity, creative content creation, and system responsiveness. The three scores have different scoring standards and usage scenarios. The productivity score includes tests on file editing, spreadsheet management, and web browsing. The creativity score covers photo editing, photo organization, and video editing, while the responsiveness score focuses on situations such as file opening, response speed, and multitasking.
In the CrossMark test, the overall score was 2301 points, with 2132 points achieved in productivity, 2564 points in creativity, and 2088 points in responsiveness.
PCMark 10 is another test that simulates different usage scenarios to obtain an overall performance score for a computer. It includes basic function items such as application startup, web browsing, and video conferencing tests. The productivity item simulates document and spreadsheet writing, while the image content creation item includes professional tests such as photo editing, video editing, and rendering.
In this test, the basic function items achieved a score of 11552 points, while the productivity item obtained a score of 11135 points. The video content creation item received the highest score of 16946 points.
Summary
The NZXT N7 B650E is the second-generation AMD motherboard from NZXT, which is similar to the previous generation N7 B550. Both motherboards use the mainstream AMD B-series chipset and provide sufficient expansion space with three PCIe slots, M.2 SSD installation location, multiple USB expansions, and a 16+2+1 item 90A SPS Dr.Mos power supply. The B650E also has overclocking functions for the processor and memory, providing gamers with more room to manually overclock for better performance.
The B650E supports the new AM5 pin AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors and the latest 4x DIMM DDR5 memory expansion installation. It also has AMD EXPO (EXTended Profiles for Overclocking) and Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) memory one-click overclocking technology certification, making it easier for beginner gamers to improve memory performance.
The NZXT N7 B650E is currently available on official Shopee and Original Price House sales channels in two colors, matte black and matte white, with a three-year renewal warranty. Gamers should not miss out on this opportunity.
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