ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC
The current ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
ASUS · MOBO · AM4
Retailer photo of ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC (Micro ATX). View this offer in Where to buy
Trade-offs: Current price sits CAD 41 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 119)
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: MediumAt CAD 160 the ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC is priced 3% below its CAD 165 representative market level. Only 2 verified new offers stand behind it, so the level can move quickly.
Consider: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI offers stronger value around CAD 120.Compare
Prices & availability
ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
3 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC (Micro ATX) | ASUS | New | CAD 160 | 65 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC (Micro ATX) | Newegg | New | CAD 170 | 62 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| ASUS PRIME B550M-A ACMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Show the other 1 tracked offers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC (Micro ATX) | Newegg | Used | CAD 105 | 81 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#412 of 703 graded motherboards
- #409 ASRockASRock B550M-ITX 62
- #410 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 62
- #411 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A 62
- #412 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 62
- #413 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 62
- #414 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-K 62
- #415 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-K ARGB 62
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#93 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #90 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI 66
- #91 GigabyteGigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI7 ICE 66
- #92 ASUSASUS PRIME B760M-A AX 65
- #93 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 65
- #94 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 65
- #95 GigabyteGigabyte X870E A ELITE X ICE 64
- #96 ASUSASUS PRIME B860M-A WIFI-CSM 64
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#476 of 685 graded motherboards
- #473 MSIMSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI 73
- #474 ASUSASUS A620M-AYW WIFI 72
- #475 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A 72
- #476 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 72
- #477 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 72
- #478 ASRockASRock H810M-X WiFi 72
- #479 ASUSASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO 72
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#237 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #234 ASUSASUS X570-CREATOR WIFI 44
- #235 GigabyteGigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE 44
- #236 GigabyteGigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA 44
- #237 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 44
- #238 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 44
- #239 ASUSASUS STRIX Z590-F GAMING WIFI 44
- #240 ASUSASUS b650m-ayw-wifi 43
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#518 of 680 graded motherboards
- #515 ASUSASUS Strix X470-F Gaming 43
- #516 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B460-H GAMING 43
- #517 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A 42
- #518 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 42
- #519 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 42
- #520 GigabyteGigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX 42
- #521 GigabyteGigabyte B550M K 42
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#326 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #323 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B650EM-PLUS WIFI 21
- #324 ASUSASUS 90MB1D20-M0AAY0 21
- #325 ASRockAsRock X870E Challenger WIFI White 21
- #326 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 21
- #327 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 21
- #328 MSIMSI MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS 21
- #329 MSIMSI B550-A PRO 21
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#141 of 703 graded motherboards
- #138 MSIMSI MPG B760M EDGE TI WIFI 72
- #139 ASRockASRock H810M-X WiFi 72
- #140 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A 71
- #141 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 71
- #142 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 71
- #143 MSIMSI B550M PRO-VDH 71
- #144 MSIMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI 71
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#33 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #30 GigabyteGigabyte B550M GAMING X WIFI6 71
- #31 ASUSASUS PRIME B840M-A WIFI 71
- #32 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II 70
- #33 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 67
- #34 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 67
- #35 GigabyteGigabyte B650M D3HP 66
- #36 GigabyteGigabyte Z890I AORUS ULTRA 66
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value65 | Higher capability ASRock 90-MXBMS0-A0UAYZ 62 +25% capability | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI 92 +0% capability |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeC Value44 | Higher capability ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi A 83 +22% capability · +19% price | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI C 58 +3% capability |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeD Value21 | Higher capability ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi B 58 +102% capability · +19% price | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI D 28 +2% capability |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeC Value67 | Higher capability ASRock A620AI WiFi S 76 +35% capability · +13% price | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI C 88 +0% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded C for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 119CAD 119 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits CAD 41 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 119)cheapest tracked CAD 160 against a CAD 119 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 92 against its 65 with Balanced priorities. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Gaming Build is your main useit grades C there; ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi grades A at CAD 190
- You want strong value for Gaming Build specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming Build per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 58 against its 44 for Gaming Build. Check on Amazon.
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Workstation is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Workstation, but C for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades D there; ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi grades B at CAD 190
- You want strong value for Workstation specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Workstation per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 28 against its 21 for Workstation. Check on Amazon.
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades C for Small-Case Fit, but C for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades C there; ASRock A620AI WiFi grades S at CAD 180
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Small-Case Fit — the calculation only gets there near CAD 103, against a cheapest tracked CAD 160
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 88 against its 67 for Small-Case Fit. Check on Amazon.
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC
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Chosen for Gaming Build
Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.
Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 2
- SATA ports
- 4
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 1
- USB ports
- 3
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth v5.0
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
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Features
- Fan headers
- 4
- RAID
- Yes
- ARGB headers
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Manufacturer part number
- 90MB15K0-M0AAY0
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-29
What to check in your build
AM4
Takes AM4 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
Micro ATX
Micro ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR4 · 4 slots · up to 128 GB
Takes DDR4 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #412 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 58. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC offers C-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #476 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 58. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC offers D-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #518 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 58. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC offers C-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #141 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 58. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-29 · formula mobo-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.