ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING Specifications
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING by ASUS is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket, offering the most advanced features and connectivity options. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 256 GB and memory overclocking up to 8800 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16 , ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING Performance Review
The ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING features an ultra high-end VRM configuration, delivering 110 A across 18 power phases. This setup is ideal for high-end, high-wattage CPUs with overclocking, offering excellent voltage stability and outstanding thermal performance. It’s a top-tier choice for overclockers, gamers, and professionals seeking maximum performance.
This motherboard is equipped with a premium audio chipset — the Realtek ALC4080 — delivering performance comparable to mid-to-high-end discrete sound cards. It provides clean, immersive sound with excellent signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range. This makes it a recommended choice for audiophiles and users with high-end audio setups, such as studio-grade headphones, amplifiers, or surround sound systems, who want the best possible onboard audio.
With a performance-per-price score of just 36.9%, this motherboard provides limited value compared to other options. It may be best suited for specific niche builds or if found at a discount.
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Motherboard Name: ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING
Current Price Amazon: $499
Amazon Price Updated: 16Â hours, 35Â minutes ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: Z890 / LGA 1851
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 8800 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
Network: Realtek 5G Ethernet
Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Quality & Features (max 110pts)
VRM Quality: 20 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 20 pts.
Build Quality: 19 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 18 pts.
Audio Quality: 16 pts.
Total Points: 93 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 18 (110 A)
Power Design: 18(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A)
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 36.9%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
Supports DIMM Flex
NitroPath DRAM Technology
DIMM Fit
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
*Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function
Graphics:
1 x HDMI® port***
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs****
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. Â
**** In ThunderboltTM Â 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
***** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
****** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
*******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Storage:
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
Intel® Z890 Chipset
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_7 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
** M.2_3 & M.2_4 slots share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5). When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are occupied with SSD devices, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
USB:
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (2 x USB Type-C®)
9 x USB 10Gbps ports (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®* + 1 x USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)**
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 11 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support additional 4 USB 5Gbps ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/3A
** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max. 2A.
Internal I/O:
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage related
7 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support additional 4 USB 5Gbps ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen2 headers
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
Back Panel I/O:
9 x USB 10Gbps ports (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C® + 1 x USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™  button
1 x Clear CMOS button
WiFi:
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
 For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
 For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Audio:
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP Â
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Special Features:
- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Code
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Clear CMOS button
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen2 headers