ASUS
ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS
The ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS lands as a entry-level motherboard, built around Z790M.
45/100
Z790MLGA 1700Micro ATXDDR5Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Realtek ALC897
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Why we rate it
- XMP / EXPO support
- BIOS flashback
- Onboard RGB lighting
- Below-average max ram
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetZ790M
Form factorMicro ATX
Supported CPU generationsIntel Core 14th Gen, 13th Gen, 12th Gen
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM128 GB
XMP / EXPO supportYes
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)3
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB4 / Thunderbolt 41
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)1
HDMI1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Audio
Audio codecRealtek ALC897
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
RGB / ARGB headers1
Fan headers5
Onboard RGB lightingYes
More specs
M2 slots3
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS vs MSI MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI
ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUSMSI PRO Z790-P WIFI
| ASUSASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUSThis page | MSIMSI PRO Z790-P WIFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100 | 47 /100Better |
| Chipset | Z790M | Z790 |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | Micro ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | — | 7000 MT/s |
| RAM slots | 4 | 5Better |
| M2 slots total | 3 | 3 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS 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 Z790M-PLUS 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 Z790M-PLUS?
Its xmp / expo support 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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