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ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

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

Quality
92
VRM
74
Value
38
Amazon
$455
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
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Overall91.6
VRM74.0
Chipset100.0
Expansion / storage110.0
Connectivity93.0
Audio81.0
Quality / price38.3
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Written analysis

ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI at a glance

The ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI uses the ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and 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 9066 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 74.0, placing the power delivery in the high-end class. The board lists 16 CPU power phases, 90 A power stages in a 16+2+1+2 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 110.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 3 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 5 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 93.0, 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 8 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 81.0. This is a high-end onboard implementation using Realtek ALC1220P, suitable for good headsets, powered speakers, and everyday content work. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks, with gold-plated contacts.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 91.60, 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 38.3. 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 Z890-CREATOR WIFI
Chipset / socket
Z890 / LGA 1851
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$455
Availability
In stock
Price updated
4 days, 6 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
16 (90 A)
Power design
16+2+1+2
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 9066 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
3
x16 Gen 5
2
x16 Gen 4
1

Storage

M.2 slots
5
M.2 lengths
22110, 2280, 2260, 2242
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 8K@60Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
6
Rear USB4 Type-C
1
Front USB-C PD
15 W
Header USB 2.0
2
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
2
Gold-plated jacks
Yes
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

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

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Features ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III), DIMM Fit, and DIMM Flex. Note that Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration.
Display notes
The motherboard features 2x Intel Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports and 1x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) port, all of which support DisplayPort 2.1 and Thunderbolt video outputs. The Thunderbolt 5 ports can support up to 2 x 8K@60Hz (DSC) + 1 x 4K@60Hz monitors with DP in, or 1 x 8K@60Hz (DSC) + 1 x 4K@60Hz without DP in. The Thunderbolt 4 port supports up to 1 x 8K@60Hz with DSC. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU type. During OS installation, it is recommended to connect the monitor to the HDMI port or a discrete graphics card.
Expansion notes
The two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots support x16 or x8/x8 modes. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supports x4 mode. 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 · CPU
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
M.2_4
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
M.2_5
4.0 4 · SATA · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset — When M.2_5 slot is operating, the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot will be disabled.
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.
USB notes
Rear panel includes 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C®).
Audio notes
Features 7.1 Surround Sound, impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs, an internal audio amplifier, and supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking. It offers high-quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback and 113 dB SNR recording, supporting up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback (not for 7.1 surround). Includes premium audio capacitors and dedicated audio PCB layers. A chassis with an HD audio module is required for 7.1 surround output.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi transfer rate up to 5.8Gbps. Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system. For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 requires 24H2 or later for full functions; older versions only support Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulations may vary between countries. The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 5 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Thermal sensors
1
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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Vendor copy

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 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
Support DIMM Fit
Support DIMM Flex
* 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 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 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 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
*** Supports up to 2 x 8K@60HZ (DSC mode) + 1 x 4K@60HZ monitors with DP in.
*** Supports up to 1 x 8K@60HZ (DSC mode) + 1 x 4K@60HZ monitors without DP in.
*** For resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. ThunderboltTM 5 bandwidth is limited by DisplayPort™ 2.1 with up to 77.4 Gbit/s. We recommend chain-connecting the monitors using verified Thunderbolt™ cables.
**** In ThunderboltTM 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.
***** 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 modes)
Intel® Z890 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/).
- 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 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
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)
Intel® Z890 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 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)**
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_5 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. When M.2_5 slot is operating, PCIe 4.0 x16 slot will be disabled.

USB

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A )
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A )
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 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
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
5 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 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x COM Port header
1 x CPU Over voltage jumper
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header

Rear I/O

2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 USB Type-C® ports
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort (Input only)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Wireless

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

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
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* 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 with DrMOS)
- 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
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Connector
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Box headers
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen2 headers
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- 24/7 reliability- Overcurrent protection

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