ASUS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme lands as a strong motherboard, built around X870E.
78/100
X870EAM520+2+2E-ATXDDR52x 8-pin
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Why we rate it
- XMP / EXPO support
- BIOS flashback
- Debug LED / postcode display
- Above-average max ram
- Below-average sata ports
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
XMP / EXPO supportYes
Power delivery
VRM phases20
VRM amperage per phase110
CPU power connectors2
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots2
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2
M.2 slots (total)5
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots3
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB4 / Thunderbolt 42
HDMI1
Networking
Ethernet10
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
Audio
Audio codecROG SupremeFX ALC4082
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
RGB / ARGB headers3
Fan headers9
More specs
M2 slots5
USB c ports2
PCIE 5 count2
Ethernet gbps10
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme vs ASUS ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E ExtremeASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme
| ASUSASUS ROG Crosshair X870E ExtremeThis page | ASUSASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78 /100Better | 77 /100 |
| Chipset | X870E | Z890 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1851 |
| Form factor | E-ATX | E-ATX |
| RAM slots | 4 | — |
| M2 slots total | 5 | 6Better |
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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 78/100 against other motherboards, a strong result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme?
Its xmp / expo support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero?
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero scores 62/100 versus this one at 78/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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