ASUS
ASUS Prime Z790-P
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with Z790 up front.
45/100
Z790LGA 170014+1ATXDDR5Realtek ALC897
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Why we rate it
- Front USB-C header
- BIOS flashback
- Below-average max ram
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS Prime Z790-P wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetZ790
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsIntel Core 14th Gen, 13th Gen, 12th Gen
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM128 GB
Power delivery
VRM phases14
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)4
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
Rear USB-C1
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Internal headers
Front USB-C headerYes
Front USB-C generationGen 2
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Ethernet controllerRealtek
Audio
Audio codecRealtek ALC897
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Fan headers6
More specs
M2 slots4
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS Prime Z790-P vs Gigabyte Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2
ASUS Prime Z790-PGigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2
| ASUSASUS Prime Z790-PThis page | GigabyteGigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100 | 47 /100Better |
| Chipset | Z790 | B650 |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM5 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | — | 8000 MT/s |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 4Better | 3 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS Prime Z790-P 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 Z790-P worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS Prime Z790-P?
Its front usb-c header stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi?
The ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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