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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 18-phase VRM · 7

Quality
102
VRM
103
Value
55
Amazon
$349
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING
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Overall101.8
VRM103.0
Chipset100.0
Expansion / storage105.0
Connectivity110.0
Audio91.0
Quality / price55.4
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Written analysis

ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING at a glance

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING uses the ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and Z890 chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8800 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a premium gaming or creator build that will use the stronger VRM, storage, and I/O rather than simply needing a compatible socket.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 103.0, placing the power delivery in the ultra high-end class. The board lists 18 CPU power phases, 110 A power stages in a 18(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. That is appropriate for sustained high-power CPUs and aggressive tuning when case airflow and VRM cooling are also adequate.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 105.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 7 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 110.0, rated premium . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is Realtek 5G Ethernet at up to 5000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 14 rear connections; a front-panel total is not recorded. USB4 Type-C is available at the rear. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 91.0. This is an ultra-premium onboard implementation based on ROG SupremeFX ALC4080, Savitech SV3H712 AMP, aimed at users who want strong analogue output without immediately adding a USB DAC. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks, with gold-plated contacts. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 101.80, placing this board in the specialist flagship class. Its appeal is breadth—power delivery, expansion, I/O, and onboard features—not merely socket compatibility.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 55.4—a balanced value for its feature class.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Motherboard
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING
Chipset / socket
Z890 / LGA 1851
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$349
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 15 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
18 (110 A)
Power design
18(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A)
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8800 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
1

Storage

M.2 slots
7
M.2 lengths
22110, 2280, 2260, 2242
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 8K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 8K@60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 8K@60Hz

USB

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
3
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
7
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
2
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Rear USB-C PD
30 W
Header USB 2.0
6
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek 5G Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
5000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
320MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
ROG SupremeFX ALC4080, Savitech SV3H712 AMP
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
Yes
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
Yes
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
Start

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Non-ECC, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Features include DIMM Flex, NitroPath DRAM Technology, DIMM Fit, and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III). Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function. Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. The 2 Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs. In Thunderbolt 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2. In DP alt mode, only one USB Type-C port supports up to UHBR20 at a time. When installing the OS, ensure your monitor is connected to the HDMI port or a discrete graphics card.
Expansion notes
The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supports bifurcation and can run in x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes. The second physical x16 slot is a PCIe 4.0 slot that only supports x4 mode. A PCIe bifurcation table is available on the ASUS support site.
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2280 · CPU
M.2_3
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU — 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.
M.2_4
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU — 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.
M.2_5
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M.2_6
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M.2_7
4.0 4 · SATA · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (0, 1, 5, 10)
Storage notes
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. M.2 slots connected to the CPU only support RAID 0/1/5.
USB notes
One rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port supports up to 30W PD Fast-charge. Another rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port has a power delivery output of 5V/3A (15W). An internal Thunderbolt (USB4) header is available for an add-in card.
Audio notes
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition 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. Features Audio Shielding, Premium audio capacitors, and an Audio cover. The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system. For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 requires 24H2 or later; older versions support 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; refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Button notes
The motherboard includes a FlexKey button and a Start button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 5 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Thermal sensors
1
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · Thunderbolt
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
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 DisplayPort**
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.  
**** In ThunderboltTM   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.

Expansion slots

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)
Intel® Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 7 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
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

Rear USB (Total 14 ports)
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

Fan and Cooling related
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

Rear I/O

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)
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

Wireless

Wi-Fi 7*
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

ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*
- 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  
- 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

Extreme Engine Digi+
- 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

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