ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme
A strong motherboard for PC builders, leading with Z890.
77/100
Z890LGA 185124(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A)E-ATXDDR5ProCool II
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Why we rate it
- XMP / EXPO support
- VRM heatsink
- Front USB-C header
- Above-average pcie 5.0 x16 slots
- Below-average usb 3.2 gen 2x2 (20 gb/s)
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA 1851
ChipsetZ890
Form factorE-ATX
Supported CPU generationsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
XMP / EXPO supportYes
Power delivery
VRM phases24
VRM amperage per phase110
CPU power connectorsProCool II
VRM heatsinkYes
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots2
M.2 slots (total)6
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots3
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots3
M.2 heatsinks4
Rear I/O
USB4 / Thunderbolt 42
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)8
Rear USB-C2
HDMI1
HDMI version2.1
Internal headers
Front USB-C headerYes
Front USB-C generation20
Networking
Ethernet10
Ethernet ports2
Ethernet controllerMarvell and Intel
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi antennas2
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Clear CMOS buttonYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
Onboard power buttonYes
More specs
M2 slots0
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme vs ASUS ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 ExtremeASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme
| ASUSASUS ROG Maximus Z890 ExtremeThis page | ASUSASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100Better | 75 /100 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870E |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | AM5 |
| Form factor | E-ATX | E-ATX |
| RAM slots | — | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 6Better | 5 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 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 Maximus Z890 Extreme worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 77/100 against other motherboards, a strong result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 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 X870E Extreme?
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme scores 78/100 versus this one at 77/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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