This bundle is actually 2 bucks more expensive, compared to when you buy the two separately;
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($277.72 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $457.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-06-17 10:30 EDT-0400
With this, i can not say that the bundle is a "good deal" or any deal in that matter.
"Better" in this context is vague. Better how?
Better performance? Better (cheaper) price? Can't have both at the same time - better performance with cheaper price. It's either of the two.