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ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 14-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 7

Quality
76
VRM
60
Value
90
Amazon
$161
$161
Available Updated 2 days, 11 hours ago Prime FBA
Overall75.8
VRM60.0
Chipset93.0
Expansion / storage110.0
Connectivity76.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price89.7
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Written analysis

ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi at a glance

The ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and X870-P 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 8000 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 60.0, placing the power delivery in the upper mid-range class. The board lists 14 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 14(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It suits performance processors at stock; sustained extreme overclocking is not its main purpose.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 110.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 4 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 4 M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 x2 and 2 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2242, 2260, 2280. 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 7 ; wired networking is 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 10 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. 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, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 75.80, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 89.7—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 Prime X870-P WiFi
Chipset / socket
X870-P / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
Amazon price
$161
Availability
In stock
Price updated
2 days, 11 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
14 (80 A)
Power design
14(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A)
EPS connector
2

Memory

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

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
4
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
3

Storage

M.2 slots
4
M.2 lengths
2242, 2260, 2280
M.2 modes
PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 x2
SATA ports
2

Display outputs

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

USB

Rear USB 2.0
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
3
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Front USB-C PD
15 W
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

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

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Supports ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM. Supported memory types, data rate (speed), 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. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. The 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support the USB Type-C® display outputs.
Expansion notes
The primary x16 slot's specification varies by CPU type: it supports PCIe 5.0 x16 with AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series CPUs, and PCIe 4.0 x8/x4 with AMD Ryzen 8000 Series CPUs. The three chipset-driven PCIe 4.0 x16 slots support x1 mode. PCIEX16(G4)_1 shares bandwidth with M.2_2 and will be disabled when M.2_2 is in use. PCIEX16(G4)_2 and PCIEX16(G4)_3 share bandwidth with M.2_3 and will be disabled when M.2_3 is in use. Please check the official PCIe bifurcation table for more details.
M.2_1
5.0 / 4.0 x4 · 2280 · CPU — Functionality depends on the installed CPU. Supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode with AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series processors. Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode with AMD Ryzen 8000 Series processors.
M.2_2
4.0 x4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset — Shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4)_1. PCIEX16(G4)_1 will be disabled when M.2_2 is populated.
M.2_3
4.0 x4 · 2280 · Chipset — Shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4)_2 and PCIEX16(G4)_3. Both PCIEX16(G4)_2 and PCIEX16(G4)_3 will be disabled when M.2_3 is populated.
M.2_4
3.0 x2 · 2280 · Chipset — Shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 and SATA6G_2. M.2_4 will be disabled when either SATA6G_1 or SATA6G_2 is in use.
RAID
SATA / PCIe (RAID 0/1/5/10 for Ryzen 9000 Series Processors; RAID 0/1 for Ryzen 8000 Series Processors; RAID 0/1/10 for Ryzen 7000 Series Processors.)
Storage notes
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology is supported. The available RAID levels depend on the installed CPU series.
USB notes
Front USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A.
Audio notes
Features include Audio Shielding, premium audio capacitors, and dedicated audio PCB layers. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, and up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback. A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Networking notes
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 support Wi-Fi 6E. 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. Wi-Fi supports up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Button notes
The motherboard features a Clear CMOS header, not a button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
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
Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* 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 USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
*** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a.
*** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

Expansion slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**
AMD X870 Chipset
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)***
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
*** PCIEX16(G4)_1 shares bandwidth with M.2_2. PCIEX16(G4)_1 will be disabled when M.2_2 runs.
*** PCIEX16(G4)_2 and PCIEX16(G4)_3 share bandwidth with M.2_3. PCIEX16(G4)_2 and PCIEX16(G4)_3 will be disabled when M.2_3 runs.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode)***
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***
* PCIEX16(G4)_1 shares bandwidth with M.2_2. PCIEX16(G4)_1 will be disabled when M.2_2 runs.
** PCIEX16(G4)_2 and PCIEX16(G4)_3 share bandwidth with M.2_3. PCIEX16(G4)_2 and PCIEX16(G4)_3 will be disabled when M.2_3 runs.
*** M.2_4 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 and SATA6G_2. M.2_4 will be disabled when SATA6G_1 or SATA6G_2 runs.
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10

USB

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

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
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage Related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Wireless

Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps 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 support Wi-Fi 6E.
** 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

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Special features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Flexible M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers