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ASUS P9X79 LE Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170CPU socket:LGA 2011Chipset:Intel X79Form factor:ATX

ASUS P9X79 LE Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS P9X79 LE
4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of motherboards
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

19%

4.5

Memory

16%

6.8

Platform & Features

16%

3.4

Storage

15%

3.3

Network

13%

4.8

Ports & USB

8%

3.5

Expansion

8%

5.5

Power & Cooling

5%

6.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 85%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS P9X79 LE

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

19%

4.5

Memory

16%

6.8

Platform & Features

16%

3.4

Storage

15%

3.3

Network

13%

4.8

Ports & USB

8%

3.5

Expansion

8%

5.5

Power & Cooling

5%

6.9

Audio

4.7
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
1.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Popularity:
ASUS P9X79 LE has a popularity score of 1.9 points, which is lower than that of 77.9% of products in this category.
1.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.4
Brand name
Asus
CPU socket
LGA 2011
ASUS P9x79 LE uses the LGA 2011 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 86.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.5% of motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
ASUS P9x79 LE is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
Chipset
Intel X79
ASUS P9x79 LE uses the Intel X79 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 69.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.2% of motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
ASUS P9x79 LE has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR3
ASUS P9x79 LE uses DDR3 memory, which is older than that of 86.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
8
Market range: <2 – >4
ASUS P9x79 LE has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
ASUS P9x79 LE supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is less than 62.6% of motherboards and equal to 24.3% of motherboards.
Memory channels
4
ASUS P9x79 LE supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.9% of motherboards and equal to 6.8% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
1,866 MT/s
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
ASUS P9x79 LE supports memory speeds up to 1,866 MT/s, which is lower than that of 91.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
0
Market range: <0 – >4
ASUS P9x79 LE has 0 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 88.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.6% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
N/A
N. of SATA 3 connectors
2
Market range: <4 – >8
ASUS P9x79 LE has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
ASUS P9x79 LE supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
no
ASUS P9x79 LE does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
ASUS P9x79 LE has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
ASUS P9x79 LE has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
3
Market range: <0 – >3
ASUS P9x79 LE has 3 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 82.7% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16
ASUS P9x79 LE uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 81% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.1% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
no
ASUS P9x79 LE does not support PCIe bifurcation. 59.7% of motherboards support this feature.
Requires BIOS mod.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
Market range: <6 – >10
ASUS P9x79 LE has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.5% of motherboards and equal to 15.5% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
18
Market range: <11 – >19
ASUS P9x79 LE has 18 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 5.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
0
Market range: <0 – >2
ASUS P9x79 LE has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
0
Market range: <0 – >3
ASUS P9x79 LE has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.7% of motherboards and equal to 30.3% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
Market range: <0 – >1
ASUS P9x79 LE has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
1 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
ASUS P9x79 LE supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8111F
ASUS P9x79 LE uses the Realtek RTL8111F LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 62.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.8% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
ASUS P9x79 LE has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
ASUS P9x79 LE does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC892
ASUS P9x79 LE uses the Realtek ALC892 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 79.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 9% of motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
ASUS P9x79 LE offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
95 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
ASUS P9x79 LE has an audio SNR of 95 dB, which is lower than that of 82.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.6% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
ASUS P9x79 LE supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
6
Market range: <2 – >6
ASUS P9x79 LE has 6 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 86.7% of motherboards and equal to 13.3% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
8+2+2+2
ASUS P9x79 LE has 8+2+2+2 VRM phases, which is more than 63.3% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
1
Market range: <1 – >2
ASUS P9x79 LE has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
6
Market range: <3 – >8
ASUS P9x79 LE has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
no
ASUS P9x79 LE does not have a pump header. 78.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
0 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
ASUS P9x79 LE supports up to 0 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 76% of motherboards and equal to that of 24% of motherboards.
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ASUS P9X79 LE vs the average motherboard

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  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 3 more total USB connections
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (18 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    18 vs 15
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS P9x79 LE supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    supports ECC unbuffered memory.
  • 1 more USB 2.0 headers
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • More VRM phases
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (8+2+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    8+2+2+2 vs 10
  • 6 more USB 2.0 ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    8 vs 2
  • More advanced LAN controller
    ASUS P9x79 LE has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8111F vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Realtek RTL8111F vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS P9x79 LE supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    supports ECC unbuffered memory.
  • More memory channels
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 3 more total USB connections
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (18 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    18 vs 15
  • 1 more USB 2.0 headers
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 6 more USB 2.0 ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    8 vs 2
  • More advanced LAN controller
    ASUS P9x79 LE has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8111F vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Realtek RTL8111F vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 1 more 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    6 vs 5
  • More VRM phases
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (8+2+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    8+2+2+2 vs 10
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X79 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel X79 vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    ASUS P9x79 LE has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    0 vs 2
  • No NVMe RAID support
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    64 GB vs 128 GB
  • Older DDR memory generation
    ASUS P9x79 LE has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR3 vs DDR4
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 16.7% worse value for money
    ASUS P9x79 LE has worse value for money than the average motherboard (6.35 vs 7.4).
    6.35 vs 7.41
  • 3.31x less popular
    ASUS P9x79 LE is less popular than the average motherboard (1.89 vs 6.3).
    1.89 vs 6.26
  • 5.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS P9X79 LE
    the average motherboard
    ASUS P9X79 LE has a lower user score than the average motherboard (7.57 vs 8.000).
    7.57 vs 8
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X79 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel X79 vs Intel B860
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    ASUS P9x79 LE is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 76.9% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • Older CPU socket
    ASUS P9x79 LE has older CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 2011 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 2,011 vs LGA 1,151
  • 10 older release date
    ASUS P9x79 LE is older than the average motherboard (2011 vs 2021). The average motherboard was released in 2021.
    November 2011
    2011 vs 2021
  • No TPM connector
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 88% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
  • Narrower Windows support
    ASUS P9x79 LE has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    64 GB vs 128 GB
  • Older DDR memory generation
    ASUS P9x79 LE has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR3 vs DDR4
  • 60.6% lower maximum RAM speed
    ASUS P9x79 LE has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,866 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
    1,866 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 51.3% lower overclocked RAM speed
    ASUS P9x79 LE has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,400 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
    2,400 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    0 vs 2
  • No NVMe RAID support
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS P9x79 LE has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
    Requires BIOS mod.
  • 1 fewer PCI slots
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer PCI slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.
    Legacy PCI slots.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    2 vs 4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    ASUS P9x79 LE has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 20 dB lower audio SNR
    ASUS P9x79 LE has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (95 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    95 dB vs 115 dB
  • More basic audio codec
    ASUS P9x79 LE has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC892 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    Realtek ALC892 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    0 vs 2
  • No pump header
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 78.1% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    ASUS P9x79 LE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.4% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    ASUS P9x79 LE has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 A lower pump header current limit
    ASUS P9x79 LE has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (0 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    0 A vs 2 A

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about ASUS P9X79 LE

  • User-friendly UEFI BIOS with mouse support and easy navigation
  • Excellent overclocking capabilities, including convenient Auto-Tuning features
  • Reliable USB BIOS Flashback allows firmware updates without a CPU or RAM installed
  • Stable performance even when fully loaded with 8 DIMMs and high-end CPUs
  • Support for up to 64GB of RAM (and potentially more with newer BIOS versions)
  • Efficient cooling management and durable build quality for long-term use
  • Good value for an X79 platform compared to higher-end Deluxe or Pro models

What customers don't like about ASUS P9X79 LE

  • Limited high-speed storage with only two SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Potential for initial 'no post' issues requiring a BIOS update to support Ivy Bridge-E CPUs
  • Some users reported issues with onboard audio components and sound quality
  • Instruction manual can be vague, especially regarding which USB port to use for BIOS flashing
  • Lower performance on the Marvell SATA controller compared to native Intel ports
  • Lacks some premium features found on more expensive X79 boards, such as built-in Wi-Fi or dual LAN

Verdict

The ASUS P9X79 LE is a mainstream ATX motherboard built on the Intel X79 chipset, designed for 2nd generation Intel Core i7 and Xeon processors using the LGA 2011 socket. It features eight DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB (or 128GB with high-density modules) of quad-channel DDR3 memory overclockable to 2400MHz, and includes three PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (configured at x16/x16/x8) with support for 3-Way NVIDIA SLI and AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX. Connectivity is robust for its class, offering two SATA 6Gb/s ports, four SATA 3Gb/s ports, two rear eSATA 6Gb/s ports, and ASUS-exclusive technologies like Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with DIGI+ Power Control, USB 3.0 Boost with UASP support, and a hardware-based USB BIOS Flashback. Main pros include its extensive RAM capacity, reliable digital power delivery, and user-friendly UEFI BIOS with the DirectKey quick-access button. However, it lacks built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, features only a single Gigabit LAN port compared to higher-end models, and only provides two native SATA 6Gb/s ports due to chipset limitations.

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