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ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 16-phase VRM · 7

Quality
85
VRM
70
Value
61
Amazon
$265
ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7
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Overall84.8
VRM70.0
Chipset97.0
Expansion / storage90.0
Connectivity89.0
Audio78.0
Quality / price60.7
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Written analysis

ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 at a glance

The ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and AMD 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 + 1 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 90.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 4 M.2 slots supporting 5.0, 4.0 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 89.0, rated premium . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetTUF LANGuard at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 13 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 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 84.80, 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 60.7—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 TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7
Chipset / socket
AMD X870E / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$265
Availability
In stock
Price updated
4 days, 2 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
16 (80 A)
Power design
16 + 2 + 1
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
2
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
1
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
4
M.2 lengths
22110, 2280, 2260, 2242
M.2 modes
5.0, 4.0
SATA ports
4

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
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
3
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Rear USB-C PD
15 W
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB-C PD
30 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 EthernetTUF LANGuard
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
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
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

CPU support
AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
OS support
Windows 11
Memory notes
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Features DIMM Fit. 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. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. The 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
Expansion notes
The primary x16 slot is PCIe 5.0 with AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series CPUs. With Ryzen 8000 Series CPUs, this same slot operates at PCIe 4.0 and supports x8/x4 mode. The second x16 slot, from the chipset, is PCIe 4.0 and supports x4 mode. Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the ASUS support site as specifications vary by CPU type.
M.2_1
5.0 / 4.0 4 · 2280 · CPU — Supported PCIe version depends on the CPU installed: PCIe 5.0 with Ryzen 9000/7000 series, PCIe 4.0 with Ryzen 8000 series.
M.2_2
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · CPU — Shares bandwidth with PCIex16(G5)_1; when M.2_2 runs at PCIe x4 mode, PCIex16(G5)_1 will run at x8 mode. This slot is not supported with AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors.
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M.2_4
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (0, 1, 5, 10 (Varies by CPU: 9000 Series support 0/1/5/10; 8000 Series support 0/1; 7000 Series support 0/1/10))
Storage notes
RAID support is provided by AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology. Supported RAID levels and M.2 slot functionality vary depending on the installed CPU series.
USB notes
The front USB 20Gbps Type-C connector supports up to 30W PD Fast-charge. The rear USB4 Type-C ports support power delivery of max 5V/3A (15W).
Audio notes
Features 7.1 Surround Sound, Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs, an internal audio amplifier, Audio Shielding, premium audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, an audio cover, and a unique de-pop circuit. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, and up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback. Provides 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input. Note: 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi transfer rate up to 2.9Gbps. Ethernet features TUF LANGuard. 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.
Button notes
The text mentions a 'Clear CMOS header', which requires a jumper or a case button connection, but not a dedicated onboard button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Thermal sensors
1
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Accessories
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 2 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x TUF GAMING sticker Documentation 1 x Quick start guide
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor: 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 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.

CPU support

AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

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
DIMM Fit
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* 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**
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
AMD X870E Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ 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 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)*
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (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)
M.2_2 slot is not supported
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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
* Specifications vary by CPU types.
** M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIex16(G5)_1 When M.2_2 runs at PCIe x4 mode, PCIex16(G5)_1 will run x8.

USB

Rear USB (Total 13 ports)
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports  (2 x USB Type-C®)*
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)**
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
** 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
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)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)
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 Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 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 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
- 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

ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with SPS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support
- Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher
- Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A, 15V max. 2A
- Compatible with PD3.0

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
2 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x TUF GAMING sticker
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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