ASUS
ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI
The ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI lands as a entry-level motherboard, built around X870.
48/100
X870AM514+2+1ATXDDR58-pin + 4-pin
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Why we rate it
- VRM heatsink
- Front USB-C header
- BIOS flashback
- Below-average m.2 pcie 5.0 slots
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketAM5
ChipsetX870
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000 Series
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
Power delivery
VRM phases14
VRM amperage per phase80
CPU power connectors8
VRM heatsinkYes
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
M.2 heatsinks2
Rear I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
Rear USB-C1
Internal headers
Front USB-C headerYes
Front USB-C generationUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Ethernet controllerRealtek
Wi-FiWiFi 7
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
Onboard RGB lightingYes
More specs
M2 slots0
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI vs ASUS ASUS Z790-AYW WiFi W II
ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFIASUS Z790-AYW WiFi W II
| ASUSASUS PRIME X870-P WIFIThis page | ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WiFi W II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 48 /100 |
| Chipset | X870 | Z790 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| RAM slots | — | 4 |
| M2 slots total | — | 4 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable motherboard for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier motherboard is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI?
Its vrm heatsink stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi?
The MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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