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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME

E-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 24-phase VRM · 7 (802.11be)

Quality
106
VRM
110
Value
27
Amazon
$750
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME
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Overall105.6
VRM110.0
Chipset100.0
Expansion / storage110.0
Connectivity110.0
Audio98.0
Quality / price26.8
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Written analysis

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME at a glance

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME uses the E-ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and Intel ® 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 9200 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 110.0, placing the power delivery in the ultra high-end class. The board lists 24 CPU power phases, 110 A power stages in a 24(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 110.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, 1 ×4.

On-board storage consists of 6 M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110. 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 Intel ® 2.5Gb Ethernet1 x Marvell ® AQtion 10Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard at up to 10000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 10 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 98.0. This is an ultra-premium onboard implementation based on ALC4082, ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC, aimed at users who want strong analogue output without immediately adding a USB DAC. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 105.60, 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 26.8. 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 ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME
Chipset / socket
Intel ® Z890 / LGA 1851
Form factor
E-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$750
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 15 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
24 (110 A)
Power design
24(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A)
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 9200 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

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

Storage

M.2 slots
6
M.2 lengths
2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110
M.2 modes
PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 8K@60Hz with DSC
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 1 x 8K@60Hz (DSC) + 2 x 4K@60Hz

USB

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
5
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Front USB-C PD
60 W
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Intel ® 2.5Gb Ethernet1 x Marvell ® AQtion 10Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard
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
ALC4082, ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
No
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

CPU support
Support Intel ® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851 Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
OS support
Windows 11  (22H2 & later)
Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Features ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III), DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit, and NitroPath DRAM Technology. 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
The 2 Intel Thunderbolt 5 (USB Type-C) ports support DisplayPort 2.1 video output, with bandwidth limited to 77.4 Gbit/s. It is recommended to chain-connect monitors using a verified Thunderbolt cable. In Thunderbolt 4 mode, it supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC (max total bandwidth 23.8Gbps). In DP alt mode, it supports up to UHBR20. Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. During OS installation, connect the monitor to the HDMI port or a discrete graphics card.
Expansion notes
The two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots support x16, x8/x8, or x8/x4/x4 modes. M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with the second PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16(G5)_2). When M.2_3 is enabled, the first slot (PCIEX16(G5)_1) runs at x8 and the second slot runs at x4. When both M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, the first slot runs at x8 and the second slot is disabled. Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site for more details.
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
M.2_3
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · CPU — Shares bandwidth with M.2_4 and PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run at x8 and PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run at x4. When both M.2_3 and M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run at x8 and PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled.
M.2_4
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU — Shares bandwidth with M.2_3 and PCIEX16(G5)_2. When both M.2_3 and M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run at x8 and PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled.
DIMM.2_1
4.0 4 · 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · Chipset
DIMM.2_2
4.0 4 · 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · 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. Two M.2 slots (DIMM.2_1, DIMM.2_2) are provided via the ROG Q-DIMM.2 card.
USB notes
Rear ports include 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB Type-C). Front USB 20Gbps Type-C connector supports up to 60W Power Delivery and Quick Charge 4+. PD spec: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A.
Audio notes
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound. Features impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs, jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking. Provides 120 dB SNR playback and 110 dB SNR recording. Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on the front panel. Includes SupremeFX Shielding, LED-illuminated jacks, and premium audio capacitors. 7.1 surround requires an HD audio front panel. The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio.
Networking notes
ASUS LANGuard. Wi-Fi transfer rate up to 5.8Gbps. 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.
Button notes
The text also lists the following miscellaneous buttons and switches: 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch, 4 x BCLK button, 1 x BIOS Switch button, 1 x FlexKey button, 1 x ReTry button, 2 x RSVD switches, 1 x Safe Boot button, 1 x Slow Mode switch, and 1 x Start button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 2 AIO · 2 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Thermal sensors
1
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Accessories
Cables 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable 1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable 2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable packages 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack ROG Q-DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x ROG Q-DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad package for ROG Q-DIMM.2 2 x Thermal pad for ROG Q-DIMM.2 Additional Cooling Kit 2 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110 1 x DDR5 Fan holder Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG screwdriver 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG VIP card 2 x M.2 Q-Slide packages 6 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x ROG Bottle Opener Installation Media 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation 1 x Quick start guide
Dimensions
E-ATX Form Factor: 12 inch x 10.9 inch (30.5 cm x 27.7 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

Support Intel ® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851
Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
** Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
Supports DIMM Flex
DIMM Fit
NitroPath DRAM Technology
* 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/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x HDMI TM port**
2 x Intel ® Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C ® ) 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 with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1.
***Supports up to 1 x 8K@60HZ(DSC mode)+2 x 4K@60HZ monitors,  It is recommended to chain-connect the monitors using a verified Thunderbolt™ cable.
****For resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.bandwidth limited by DisplayPort™ 2.1 with up to 77.4 Gbit/s.
*****In Thunderbolt TM 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20.
******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)*
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)**
Intel ® Z890 Chipset**
1 x PCIe 4.0x4 slot
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
**M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled.
- 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 up to 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Support 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 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)**
Intel ® Z890 Chipset
DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
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 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled.

USB

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (2 x USB Type-C ® )
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C ® )
7 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C ® )
Front USB (Total 10 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)*
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ® )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 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: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A

Internal I/O

Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
2 x 4-pin Radiator Fan headers
2 x W_PUMP+ headers
1 x WB_SENSOR header
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
Storage related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ® )
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ® )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 header to support 2 x ARGB Gen 2 headers
2 x Addressable Gen 2 header
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
4 x BCLK button
1 x BIOS Switch button
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper
18 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x ReTry button
2 x RSVD switchs
1 x RSVD header
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x Slow Mode switch
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header

Rear I/O

2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 USB Type-C ® ports
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C ® )
7 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C ® )
1 x HDMI TM port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel ® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x Marvell ® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
2 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™  button
1 x Clear CMOS button

Wireless

Intel ® 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 ALC4082**
- 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 on front panel
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS ® ES9219 QUAD DAC
- LED-illuminated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
** 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 OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- LN2 Mode
- ProbeIt
- ReTry button
- Safe boot button
- Start button
- Slow Mode
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
- Q-DIMM.2
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Fan bracket
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- Metal backplate
- VRM heatsink design
- 3D VC M.2 Heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
- Backplate
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Dual BIOS
Full Color 5" LCD Display
ROG M.2 PowerBoost
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
- Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
- Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
- Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
* To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.

Accessories

Cables
1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable
1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable
2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cable
2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable packages
1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack
ROG Q-DIMM.2 with Heatsink
1 x ROG Q-DIMM.2 with heatsink
1 x M.2 pad package for ROG Q-DIMM.2
2 x Thermal pad for ROG Q-DIMM.2
Additional Cooling Kit
2 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
1 x DDR5 Fan holder
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
1 x ROG logo plate sticker
1 x ROG screwdriver
1 x ROG stickers
1 x ROG VIP card
2 x M.2 Q-Slide packages
6 x M.2 backplate rubber packages
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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