ASUS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme
A strong pick in the motherboards line-up, with X870E up front.
75/100
X870EAM520+2+2E-ATXDDR52x 8-pin
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Why we rate it
- VRM heatsink
- Front USB-C header
- Dedicated DAC
- Above-average max ram
- Below-average m.2 pcie 4.0 slots
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketAM5
ChipsetX870E
Form factorE-ATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM256 GB
Power delivery
VRM phases20
VRM amperage per phase110
CPU power connectors2
VRM heatsinkYes
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots2
M.2 slots (total)5
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots3
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots2
M.2 heatsinks1
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB4 / Thunderbolt 42
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)11
Rear USB-C2
HDMI1
Internal headers
Front USB-C headerYes
Front USB-C generationUSB 10Gbps and USB 20Gbps
Networking
Ethernet10
Ethernet ports2
Ethernet controllerRealtek 5Gb Ethernet and Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
Audio
Audio codecROG SupremeFX ALC4082
Audio channels7.1
Dedicated DACYes
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Clear CMOS buttonYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
Onboard power buttonYes
RGB / ARGB headers3
Fan headers9
More specs
M2 slots0
USB c ports2
PCIE 5 count2
Ethernet gbps10
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Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme right for you?
Buy it if
Made for PC builders
PC builders who want a motherboard that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
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.
excellent
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 75/100 against other motherboards, a strong result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme?
Its vrm heatsink stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme?
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme scores 77/100 versus this one at 75/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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