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ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£660CPU socket:sTR5Chipset:AMD TRX50Form factor:SSI CEB

ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi Review: Compare 109 technical specifications, 6 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

20%

8.2

Reviews score

20%

8.2

List score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.8

User score

★Better than 93% of motherboards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

▲Better than 53%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform

16%

8.1

Storage

15%

9.9

Network

13%

6.6

Ports

8%

7.7

Expansion

8%

8.2

Power & Cooling

5%

8.7

Audio

★Better than 93%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 52%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models

70%

7.9

Rating

30%

7.5

Popularity

▼Worse than 58%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 63 lists (2%)
▲Better than 88%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi

Based on 2 · 4

Reviewers praise the generous expansion slots, but are split on the slot layout, with some finding it awkward.
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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform

16%

8.1

Storage

15%

9.9

Network

13%

6.6

Ports

8%

7.7

Expansion

8%

8.2

Power & Cooling

5%

8.7

Audio

8.6
Reviews score
8.2
User score
7.8
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.8
CPU socket
sTR5
This motherboard uses sTR5, which is more up-to-date than 54.4% of Motherboards and the same as 0.2% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD TRX50
This motherboard uses AMD TRX50, which is less capable than 64.7% of Motherboards and as capable as 0.1% of Motherboards.
Form factor
SSI CEB
Integrated graphics support
no
This motherboard does not support integrated graphics. 89.9% of motherboards support this feature.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This motherboard uses DDR5, which is more modern than 63.8% of Motherboards and the same as 36.2% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.9% of motherboards and equal to 72% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
1 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 1 TB of memory, which is more than 99.4% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
higher limit with RDIMM/LRDIMM
Memory channels
4
Maximum RAM speed
6,800 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 6,800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 76.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
3
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.1% of motherboards and equal to 18.9% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
2x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 2x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, which is faster than 84.1% of Motherboards and the same as 0.3% of Motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 6.1% of motherboards and equal to 46.8% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/5/10, which is more flexible than 32.5% of Motherboards and the same as 67.5% of Motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
AMD RAIDXpert2 support
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
3
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 3 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.2% of motherboards and equal to 35.7% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x16/x16
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x16/x16, which is more generous than 97.8% of Motherboards and the same as 0.3% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
x4/x4/x4/x4.
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What reviewers say
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
9
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 9 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 70.9% of motherboards and equal to 4.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
16
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 16 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 61.3% of motherboards and equal to 10% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.8% of motherboards and equal to 48.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 33% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 82.1% of motherboards and equal to 17.7% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
10 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.3% of motherboards.
also includes 2.5GbE secondary port
LAN controller
Marvell AQtion AQC113C
This motherboard has a Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller, which is faster than 97.6% of Motherboards and equal to 1% of Motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.3% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than 88.2% of Motherboards and the same as 11.8% of Motherboards.
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC1220P
This motherboard uses Realtek ALC1220P, which is higher-end than 78.4% of Motherboards and the same as 2% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
5.1
This motherboard offers 5.1 audio channels, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 4% of motherboards.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 41% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 41.2% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
36
This motherboard has 36 VRM phases, which is more than 100% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.9% of motherboards and equal to 44.8% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
N. of fan headers
8
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.2% of motherboards and equal to 15% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
1 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 1 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 56.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 19.6% of motherboards.
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ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi vs the average motherboard

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  • 8x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (1 TB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    higher limit with RDIMM/LRDIMM
    1 TB vs 128 GB
  • 2 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 3 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    3 vs 0
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    6 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (36 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    36 vs 10
  • 12.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (sTR5 vs LGA 1151).
    sTR5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    Pre-mounted I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    Q-Code display.
  • More BIOS update methods
    This motherboard offers more BIOS update methods than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app).
    Also supports IPMI/BMC web-based BIOS update.
    UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • 8x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (1 TB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    higher limit with RDIMM/LRDIMM
    1 TB vs 128 GB
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 44.7% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (6,800 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    6,800 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 60% higher overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    8,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • 2 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 3 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    3 vs 0
  • 2 more PCIe x4 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x8 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes more generously than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x16/x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    6 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (9 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    9 vs 8
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    This motherboard has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    20Gbps Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (16 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    16 vs 15
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    also includes 2.5GbE secondary port
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1220P vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek ALC1220P vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (36 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    36 vs 10
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    Dual 8-pin CPU power.
    2 vs 1
  • 2.5 more fan headers
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    8 vs 5.5
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX50 vs Intel B860).
    AMD TRX50 vs Intel B860
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    0 vs 4
  • No integrated graphics support
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.8% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive).
    Active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    This motherboard has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    0 vs 2
  • Fewer audio channels
    This motherboard has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (5.1 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
    5.1 vs 7.1
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 4.4x more expensive
    ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£660 vs £150).
    £660 vs £150
  • 4.4x more expensive
    ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£660 vs £150).
    £660 vs £150
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX50 vs Intel B860).
    AMD TRX50 vs Intel B860
  • No integrated graphics support
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.8% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    0 vs 4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • Fewer audio channels
    This motherboard has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (5.1 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
    5.1 vs 7.1
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive).
    Active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    This motherboard has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    0 vs 2
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    This motherboard has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 A lower pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (1 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    1 A vs 2 A

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
TheOverclocker
≈ estimated
12/01/2024
Hands-on review · overclocking, benchmarks and features
Verdict
ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi is a top TRX50 board for benchmarking, with only its dated BIOS as a small complaint.
5.0
Tech Notice
≈ estimated
28/11/2023
Hands-on review · layout and PCIe slots
Verdict
ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi has overclocking features many buyers will never use, and its slot spacing limits GPU fitting.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
22/01/2024
Review · Threadripper workstation board
Verdict
The ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WiFi is a very large board for Threadripper 7000 chips, with five x16 slots and 10GbE, suited to a narrow professional audience.
9.4
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
30/04/2024
Hands-on test · Threadripper 7980X system
Verdict
The ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WiFi offers a stable BIOS, 36-phase power and 2.5G plus 10G wired networking for 96-core chips, though it suits very few buyers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi

  • Excellent overclocking stability for both CPU and DDR5 RAM
  • Robust power delivery with a 36-power stage design and dual PSU support
  • Superior connectivity including 10Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and multiple PCIe 5.0 slots
  • Effective active VRM cooling with built-in fans and heat pipes
  • Massive memory support for up to 1TB of ECC R-DIMM modules
  • Useful professional features like SlimSAS, IPMI remote management, and BIOS Flashback

What customers don't like about ASUS Pro WS TRX50-Sage WiFi

  • High price point, often exceeding $900
  • Physical clearance issues with large air coolers (e.g., certain Noctua models)
  • Large CEB form factor may require specific case compatibility
  • Potential for BIOS bugs, such as 'USB device over current' errors or POST failures requiring immediate firmware updates
  • Restrictive M.2 slot length (limited to 2280) prevents use of longer enterprise drives
  • Obscured diagnostic Q-CODE LEDs when using double-slot GPUs in certain positions

Verdict

The ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI is a high-end CEB-form factor workstation motherboard built on the AMD sTR5 socket for Ryzen Threadripper 7000 and 9000 series processors. It features a robust 36-phase power delivery system (18x2 configuration) and supports up to 1TB of quad-channel ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory across four slots. Connectivity is a major strength, boasting three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, dual Ethernet ports (10Gb Marvell and 2.5Gb Intel), Wi-Fi 7, and a SlimSAS port for professional storage solutions. Key pros include its exceptional VRM cooling with active fans, innovative dual PSU support for extreme overclocking stability, and server-grade IPMI remote management capabilities via the ASUS Control Center Express. On the downside, the board carries a premium price tag, is physically larger than standard ATX making case compatibility critical, and some users find the top PCIe slot's proximity to the VRM heatsink makes GPU removal difficult.

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