The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16-core processor running on the AM4+ platform. When coupled with a solid motherboard, you've got quite the setup with an immense amount of power available. We've rounded up some of the best AMD Ryzen 3950X motherboards here, and you can also check out a list of some of our other best motherboards.
GIGABYTE B550 AORUS Elite
Budget Pick
This B450 motherboard may not be as advanced as our other recommendations, but it's worth considering for a new build. It supports Ryzen 3000 CPUs, has more than enough features for the 3950X, but don't go expecting to push the system as far as more premium motherboards.
ASUS ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Formula
Enthusiast Build
This is when things start to get a little more severe with the Crosshair VIII Formula from ASUS. It comes with plenty of features, including high-quality components for stable overclocking, as well as a heatsink block that can be connected to your custom water-cooling loop. It's quite literally insane.
Choosing the best X470 or X570 motherboard
Choosing a motherboard for your PC is a crucial decision you shouldn't make on a whim. Our top recommendation is the ASUS ROG Strix X570-E, which comes with super-fast LAN ports and PCIe 4.0, thanks to the X570 chipset from AMD. It's not the most affordable, but will easily handle even the most powerful Ryzen 9 processor.
X570 is the latest chipset from AMD to support Ryzen 3000 series processors, and there are numerous options available already. While some are pretty pricey, like our top recommendation, it's still possible to score a bargain. The ASUS Prime X570-P comes rocking PCIe 4.0 support, high-quality components, and a great BIOS at a more affordable price.
Rich Edmonds is a word conjurer at Windows Central, covering everything related to Windows, gaming, and hardware. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a device chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
