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ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-PLUS WiFi

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 14-phase VRM · 6E

Quality
80
VRM
53
Value
115
Amazon
$132
$132
Available Updated 4 days ago Prime FBA
Overall80.2
VRM53.0
Chipset91.0
Expansion / storage96.0
Connectivity76.0
Audio85.0
Quality / price115.2
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Written analysis

ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-PLUS WiFi at a glance

The ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-PLUS WiFi uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and X670E 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 192 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8000 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. 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 53.0, placing the power delivery in the mid-range class. The board lists 14 CPU power phases, 70 A power stages in a 14(70A)+2(70A)+2 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is a sensible match for mainstream processors, with conservative tuning on higher-power chips.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 96.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, 1 ×4.

On-board storage consists of 4 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 76.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is included. The recorded USB provision is 10 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

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

Audio

The audio score is 85.0. This is a high-end onboard implementation using Realtek S1220A, suitable for good headsets, powered speakers, and everyday content work. The rear panel has 5 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 80.20, a premium result. It makes sense when the build will use its stronger VRM and richer connectivity; otherwise a lower-tier board may deliver the same CPU performance for less.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 115.2—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

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 TUF Gaming X670E-PLUS WiFi
Chipset / socket
X670E / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
Amazon price
$132
Availability
In stock
Price updated
4 days ago

VRM

CPU phases
14 (70 A)
Power design
14(70A)+2(70A)+2
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
192 GB / 8000 MT/s
Per DIMM
48 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
1
x4 physical
1
x4 Gen 4
1

Storage

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

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 8K@60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
5
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
3
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
6
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
6E
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.2

Audio

Chipset
Realtek S1220A
Analog jacks
5
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

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

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered Memory. Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) and features OptiMem II. Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
Expansion notes
The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot's mode varies by CPU type (x16 mode for Ryzen 9000/7000, x8/x4 mode for Ryzen 8000). The chipset provides one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot that operates in x4 mode. Please check the manufacturer's PCIe bifurcation table for more details.
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU
M.2_2
3.0 4 · SATA · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · Chipset — M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1&2. When M.2_2 runs at PCIe x4 mode, SATA6G_1&2 will be disabled.
M.2_4
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (['0', '1', '10'])
USB notes
Includes one internal Thunderbolt™ header.
Audio notes
Features 7.1 Surround Sound, impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs, an internal audio amplifier, and supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking. It offers 120 dB SNR stereo playback, 113 dB SNR recording input, and supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback. Includes audio shielding, premium audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, an audio cover, and a unique de-pop circuit.
Networking notes
WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
Button notes
The motherboard features a Clear CMOS header, which requires a jumper to use, rather than a physical button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 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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Vendor copy

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, Max. 192GB, DDR5 8000+(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 ECC & Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
** Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memroy supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI® port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
-1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (support x16 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors*
-1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (support x8/x4 mode)**
AMD X670 Chipset
-1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
-1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
* Please check PCIe bifurcation table at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/.
**Specifications vary by CPU types.

Storage

Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

AMD X670 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
*AMD RAID Xpert Technology supports both NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
** M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1&2. When M.2_2 runs at PCIe x4 mode, SATA6G_1&2 will be disabled.

USB

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 9 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports

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
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ header
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
Storage related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x AURA RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ header

Rear I/O

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth v5.2
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.

Audio

Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Audio shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

Special features

TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- Safeslot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Clear CMOS header
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers