ASUS
ROG Crosshair X870E APEX
The ROG Crosshair X870E APEX lands as a entry-level motherboard, built around X870E.
50/100
X870EAM5ATXDDR5
£978best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 50/100
- Built for the job
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketAM5
ChipsetX870E
Form factorATX
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
More specs
M2 slots0
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowROG Crosshair X870E APEX vs ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
ROG Crosshair X870E APEXROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
| ASUSROG Crosshair X870E APEXThis page | ASUSROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Chipset | X870E | Z690 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Who it's for
Is the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX?
Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the motherboards class.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi?
The ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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