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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI

The ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI lands as a solid mid-range motherboard, built around X870E.

63/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
X870EAM516+2+2ATXDDR5ProCool II power connectors
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Why we rate it

  • Front USB-C header
  • BIOS flashback
  • Above-average m.2 pcie 5.0 slots
  • Above-average usb4 / thunderbolt 4
  • Below-average pcie 4.0 x16 slots
Score profile

Where the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI wins and loses

Scored against the motherboards class
ExpansionRearInternalNetworkingFeatures5466858585
Expansion slots
54
Rear I/O
66
Internal headers
85
Networking
85
Features
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Platform

SocketAM5
ChipsetX870E
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series

Memory

RAM typeDDR5

Power delivery

VRM phases16
CPU power connectorsProCool II power connectors

Expansion slots

PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots0
M.2 slots (total)4
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots2
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots2

Rear I/O

USB4 / Thunderbolt 42
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1

Internal headers

Front USB-C headerYes
Front USB-C generationUSB 20Gbps

Networking

Ethernet10
Ethernet ports2
Wi-FiWiFi 7

Features

BIOS flashbackYes

More specs

M2 slots0

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Head to head

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI vs ASUS ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ExpansionRearInternalNetworkingFeatures
ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFIASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula
 ASUSASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFIThis pageASUSASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula
Overall score63 /10067 /100Better
ChipsetX870EZ790
SocketAM5LGA 1700
Form factorATXATX
RAM slots4
M2 slots total45Better
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR 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.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other motherboards, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI?

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 Crosshair X870E Hero?

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 65/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.