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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 16-phase VRM · 7 (802.11be)

Quality
94
VRM
70
Value
33
Amazon
$539
ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi
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$539
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Overall93.6
VRM70.0
Chipset100.0
Expansion / storage110.0
Connectivity110.0
Audio78.0
Quality / price33.0
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Written analysis

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi at a glance

The ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and X870E 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 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 70.0, placing the power delivery in the upper mid-range class. The board lists 16 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 16+2+2 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 3 ×16 slots.

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 110.0, rated premium . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) ; wired networking is 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 10000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 11 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, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 78.0. This is a quality mid-range implementation using Realtek ALC1220P, a good fit for gaming headsets and desktop speakers. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 93.60, 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 33.0. This is a feature-first premium purchase; compare nearby boards if several flagship extras would go unused.

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 ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi
Chipset / socket
X870E / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$539
Availability
Unavailable
Price updated
1 week, 5 days ago

VRM

CPU phases
16 (80 A)
Power design
16+2+2
EPS connector
2

Memory

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

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
3
x16 Gen 5
2
x16 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
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 8K@60Hz

USB

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

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
2
LAN speed
10000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi bandwidth
320MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek ALC1220P
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
Yes
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 DIMMs. 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. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. The 2 USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
Expansion notes
The two primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU can operate in x16, x8/x8, or x8/x4/x4 modes. When both slots are used, they run at x8/x8. The second slot, PCIEX16(G5)_2, shares bandwidth with the M.2_2 slot; if M.2_2 is used, the slots run at x8/x4. The third physical x16 slot is from the chipset, supports PCIe 4.0, and is electrically wired for x4 mode. Slot configuration and available bandwidth are highly dependent on the installed CPU model (Ryzen 9000/7000 vs 8000 series). A PCIe bifurcation table from the manufacturer should be consulted for specifics.
M.2_1
5.0 x4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · From CPU — Supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode with AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series CPUs. Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode with AMD Ryzen 8000 Series CPUs.
M.2_2
5.0 x4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · From CPU — This slot is not supported with AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors. The PCIEX16(G5)_2 slot shares bandwidth with this slot.
M.2_3
4.0 x4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · From AMD X870E Chipset
M.2_4
4.0 x4 · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · From AMD X870E Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (SATA: 0, 1, 10; PCIe: 0, 1, 5, 10)
Storage notes
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology is supported. PCIe RAID levels depend on the installed CPU series: Ryzen 9000 (0/1/5/10), Ryzen 7000 (0/1/10), Ryzen 8000 (0/1). SATA RAID 0/1/10 is supported via the chipset.
USB notes
Front USB 20Gbps connector supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD/QC4+. Footnote details: * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3.0A. ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3.0A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max. 2.0A.
Audio notes
Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs; Internal audio Amplifier; Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking; High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input; Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback; Features Audio Shielding, Premium audio capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers, and a Unique de-pop circuit. 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 supports up to 6.5Gbps transfer rate. 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. For Windows 10, no driver is available. 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 board also includes a CPU Over Voltage jumper.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 5 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Thermal sensors
1
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
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
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors,
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors,
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 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 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 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. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

Expansion slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x8** or x8/x4/x4 modes***)
AMD Ryzen™ 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEX16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth of x8, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled)
AMD Ryzen™ 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEX16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth of x4, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled)
AMD X870E Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** When you use both PCIEX16(G5)_1 and PCIEX16(G5)_2, they will run at x8 each.
*** PCIEX16(G5)_2 shares bandwidth with M.2_2 slot. When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8, and PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run at x4.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to
https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

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_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)*
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot is not supported
AMD X870E Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* PCIEX16(G5)_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2.
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen™ 7000 series processors: PCIe RAID 0/1/10
Ryzen™ 8000 series processors: PCIe RAID 0/1
Ryzen™ 9000 series processors: PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10
X870/B850/X670/B650/A620 chipset: SATA RAID 0/1/10

USB

Rear USB (Total 11 ports)
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 20Gbps port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®)
7 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (7 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 9 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD/QC4+)**
1 x USB 5Gbps header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
"* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3.0A"
** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3.0A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max. 2.0A

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 connector
Storage related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD/QC4+)
1 x USB 5Gbps header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
7 x USB 10Gbps ports (7 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort (Input only)
1 x HDMITM port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks
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**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps 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.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available, refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.
** 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 ALC1220P 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
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
** 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)
- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- Safeslot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
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-Connector
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- 24/7 Reliability
- Overcurrent Protection
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
- Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher
- Output: 5V/9V max. 3.0A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max2.0A
- Compatible with PD3.0

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