Skip to content

ASUS · LGA 1700 · Z790

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 16-phase VRM · 6E

Quality
85
VRM
70
Value
67
Amazon
$242
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus
View ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus Gallery in high resolution
$242
Available Updated 3 days, 8 hours ago
Overall85.2
VRM70.0
Chipset92.0
Expansion / storage103.0
Connectivity73.0
Audio88.0
Quality / price66.9
$242 on Amazon Motherboard table Compare this motherboard

Build with this motherboardSelect a CPU first so the Builder can confirm the socket and unlock this board. Choose the CPU first

Written analysis

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus at a glance

The ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus uses the ATX form factor, LGA 1700 socket, and Z790 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 192 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 7200 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 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+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 103.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, 1 ×4, and 2 ×1.

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 73.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 88.0. This is a high-end onboard implementation using Realtek S1220A, suitable for good headsets, powered speakers, and everyday content work. The rear panel has 5 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 85.20, 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 66.9—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

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 Z790-Plus
Chipset / socket
Z790 / LGA 1700
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$242
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 8 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
16 (80 A)
Power design
16+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
192 GB / 7200 MT/s
Per DIMM
48 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
1
x4 physical
1
x4 Gen 4
1
x1 physical
2
x1 Gen 3
2

Storage

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

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K@60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

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

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
6E
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek S1220A
Analog jacks
5
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
Rear output

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered Memory. Features OptiMem II. Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
Expansion notes
The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supports x4 mode. Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
M.2_1
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · CPU — Functionality is dependent on the CPU generation; Intel 13th & 12th Gen processors enable PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 · Chipset
M.2_4
4.0 4 · SATA · 2242, 2260, 2280 · 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.
USB notes
Front USB ports are provided via internal headers/connectors. An internal Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header is available.
Audio notes
Features 7.1 Surround Sound, impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs, internal audio amplifier, jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking. Supports 120 dB SNR stereo playback and 113 dB SNR recording, with up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback (with limitations for 7.1 surround). Includes audio shielding, premium audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, and an audio cover.
Networking notes
The text mentions both a 'Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet' and an 'Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port'. WiFi 6E 6GHz 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, but not a button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · Thunderbolt
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

Amazon

Price history

Nearby quality

Similar motherboards

Boards on LGA 1700 close to ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus on overall quality. Open the motherboard table to sort, filter, and compare side by side.

Compare these in the motherboard table

VRM fit

VRM-appropriate CPUs

LGA 1700 processors whose TDP sits in this board’s VRM window. Socket match is required; chipset extras still matter on sTR5. This is a power-delivery filter, not a ranked CPU guide.

Open LGA 1700 CPUs in the CPU table

Discussion

Comments on ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus

No comments yet.

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, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 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/
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 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

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI® port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI® port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

Expansion slots

Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel® Z790 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at 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/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
Intel® Z790 Chipset
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 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 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.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

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 Power connectors
Storage related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Rear I/O

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth® v5.3**
* WiFi 6E 6GHz 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 S1220A 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
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio Cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

Privacy controls

Choose whether optional analytics may run. Necessary storage remains active because it supports security, login, requested preferences, and this choice.

Necessary Security, sessions, forms, and preferences you request.
Always active