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X870 TaichiCreator

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 18-phase VRM · 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)

Quality
94
VRM
72
Value
56
Amazon
$320
X870 TaichiCreator
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$320
Available Updated 4 days, 11 hours ago
Overall94.0
VRM72.0
Chipset91.0
Expansion / storage101.0
Connectivity110.0
Audio96.0
Quality / price55.8
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Written analysis

X870 TaichiCreator at a glance

The X870 TaichiCreator uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and AMD X870 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. The board can operate memory in ECC mode. 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 72.0, placing the power delivery in the high-end class. The board lists 18 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 18+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is a strong match for upper-tier processors at stock and leaves useful tuning headroom.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 101.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 3 ×16 slots, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 4 M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5x4, PCIe Gen4x4, PCIe Gen3x4 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 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 110.0, rated premium . Wireless networking is 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) ; wired networking is 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s (Marvell (Aquantia) AQC113) at up to 10000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 12 rear connections and 11 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 96.0. This is an ultra-premium onboard implementation based on Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec, aimed at users who want strong analogue output without immediately adding a USB DAC. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks, with gold-plated contacts. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 94.00, 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 55.8—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
ASRock
Motherboard
X870 TaichiCreator
Chipset / socket
AMD X870 / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$320
Availability
In stock
Price updated
4 days, 11 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
18 (80 A)
Power design
18+2+1
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
Operates in ECC mode

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
3
x16 Gen 5
2
x16 Gen 3
1
x1 physical
1

Storage

M.2 slots
4
M.2 lengths
2280
M.2 modes
PCIe Gen5x4, PCIe Gen4x4, PCIe Gen3x4
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 120Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · USB4 (supports Gen4x2 with Phoenix 2 / 8000 series CPUs) · 8K 30Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
6
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
2
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Rear USB-C PD
15 W
Front USB 2.0
6
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB-C PD
36 W
Header USB 2.0
6
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
1 x 10 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s (Marvell (Aquantia) AQC113)
LAN ports
2
LAN speed
10000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160 MHz
Bands
['2.4GHz', '5GHz', '6GHz']
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
Yes
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

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

Additional information

CPU support
Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors * * The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.
OS support
Microsoft Windows ® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Memory notes
4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, supports un-buffered DDR5 ECC and non-ECC modules. Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO). Overclocked speeds listed as 8000+ MT/s. Max system memory 256GB (implying up to 64GB per DIMM). Refer to ASRock's Memory Support List on their website for validated modules and further compatibility details.
Display notes
Integrated AMD RDNA graphics; actual support depends on CPU. HDMI: 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible, supports HDR and HDCP 2.3. USB-C: 2 x USB4 ports support HDCP 2.3 and up to 8K@30Hz for video output, but only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through the USB4 ports. To drive a Type-C monitor, use AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 or 7000 processors with integrated graphics. USB4 controller (USB4_TC1 and USB4_TC2) runs at Gen4x2 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
Expansion notes
PCIE1 & PCIE2: two physical PCIe x16 slots rated PCIe 5.0, support x16 or x8/x8 bifurcation. PCIE1 highest-capable is Gen5x16 with 9000/7000 series CPUs but may run Gen4x8 (8000 Phoenix1) or Gen4x4 (8000 Phoenix2) depending on CPU. PCIE3: physical x16 slot provided by chipset as PCIe 3.0 (supports x4 mode electrically). If M2_4 is occupied, both PCIE3 and M2_4 will downgrade to x2. Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E, 2230) present for PCIe WiFi/BT module (acts as a PCIe x1 interface). Supports NVMe SSDs as boot devices.
M2_1
PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) 4 · 2280 · From CPU — M2_1 is first-priority slot. Performance depends on CPU: runs at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series CPUs, and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series CPUs. No other slot/port disabling mentioned.
M2_2
PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) 4 · 2280 · From CPU — Performance and availability depend on CPU: runs Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series, Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1); unavailable with 8000 (Phoenix 2). If M2_2 is occupied, both rear USB4 Type-C ports and M2_2 downgrade to x2. BIOS can force M2_2 to x4 but doing so disables USB4_TC1 and USB4_TC2.
M2_3
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) 4 · 2280 · From Chipset
M2_4
PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) 4 · 2280 · From Chipset — If M2_4 is occupied, both PCIE3 and M2_4 will downgrade to x2 mode.
RAID
PCIe (['RAID0', 'RAID1', 'RAID10'])
Storage notes
ASMedia ASM1164 provides 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors. NVMe SSDs supported as boot disks. M.2 sockets are keyed M and support 2280 type. M2_1 is primary installation slot. BIOS can change M2_2 mode to x4 at cost of disabling USB4 ports. M2_2 may be unavailable with certain 8000-series CPUs.
USB notes
All USB ports support ESD protection. Primary data indicates: CPU provides 2x USB4 Type-C (rear), 1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A (rear), 4x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A (rear); Chipset provides 1x USB3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (front), 1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A (rear), 6x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 rear, 4 front), and 8x USB2.0 (2 rear, 6 front). Internal headers: 3 USB2.0 headers (support 6 ports), 2 USB3.2 Gen1 headers (support 4 ports), and 1 front-panel USB3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C header (20 Gb/s). Front Type-C header supports USB PD 3.0 up to 12V@3A (36W). Back-panel notes indicate USB PD up to 5V@3A (15W) and USB4 ports at 40 Gb/s; USB32_1234 supports Ultra USB Power. USB4 controller will run at Gen4x2 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors. Device may trigger over-current protection if USB3.2 Type-A devices exceed Type-A power rating.
Audio notes
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection; Individual PCB layers for R/L audio channels; Nahimic Audio present.
Networking notes
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be; 2x2 MU-MIMO and 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity. Wi-Fi 7 module supported on Windows 11 only (no Windows 10 driver). 6GHz band availability depends on regional regulation and will be enabled via Windows Update/software updates. 2 x antenna ports listed; also mentions '1 antenna to support 2x2 diversity'. 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN (Marvell/Aquantia AQC113) supports 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s. 2 x RJ-45 LAN ports listed.
Button notes
Includes 1x BIOS Flashback button and 1x Clear CMOS button. Also provides a Power Button with LED, Reset Button with LED, and a Dr. Debug LED indicator. No Smart Button or Q-Flash Plus button was identified. Front-panel Power LED and speaker header are present; several buttons/features include LED indicators.
Fan / RGB headers
2 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Thermal sensors
1
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Accessories
- 4 x SATA Data Cables - 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna - 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable - 1 x Thermistor Cable
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm8 Layer PCB

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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

Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors *
* The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.

Memory

- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC) *
- Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules *

* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information.

Graphics

Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
- 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz *

* Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports.
If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.
USB4 controller(for USB4_TC1 and USB4_TC2) will run at Gen4x2 with with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.

Expansion slots

CPU:
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes *
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode *
- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module

* PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
If M2_4 is occupied, both PCIE3 and M2_4 will downgrade to x2 mode.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

Storage

CPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode *
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode *
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode *
- 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) mode *
ASMedia ASM1164:
- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
M2_2 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors. M2_2 will be unavailable with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
If M2_2 is occupied, both rear USB4 Type-C Ports and M2_2 will downgrade to x2 mode. You can switch M2_2 to x4 mode in BIOS setting, but doing so will disable USB4_TC1 and USB4_TC2.
If M2_4 is occupied, both PCIE3 and M2_4 will downgrade to x2 mode., - Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB

CPU:
- 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_8))
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear (USB32_1234))
Chipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_7))
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear (USB32_56), 4 Front)
- 8 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 6 Front)

* All USB ports support ESD Protection

Internal I/O

- 1 x Thermistor Cable Header
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header *
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers * *
- 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * * *
- 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * * *
- 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * * *
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
- 3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) * * * *
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
- 1 x Power Button with LED
- 1 x Reset Button with LED

* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
* * Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
* * * CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
* * * * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 12V@3A (36W) charging

Rear I/O

- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s) *
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_1234 supports Ultra USB Power.) * *
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports
- 1 x Clear CMOS Button
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)

* Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
USB4 controller(for USB4_TC1 and USB4_TC2) will run at Gen4x2 with with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.

* * Device exceeds USB 3.2 Type-A power rating of [email protected] (4.5W) may trigger over-current protection (OCP), will require system reboot to restore USB power.

Wireless

- 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz * frequency band
- Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz * frequency band
- 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.4
- Supports MU-MIMO

* The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows ® 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows ® 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows ® Update and software updates once available.

Audio

- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
- Nahimic Audio

Special features

Superb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
- USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
- 18+2+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for Vcore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
- 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors) Ultrafast Gaming
- Marvell (Aquantia) 10GbE LAN, 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
EZ Update
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer

Accessories

- 4 x SATA Data Cables
- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
- 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
- 1 x Thermistor Cable

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