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ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,020CPU socket:LGA 4677Chipset:Intel W790Form factor:SSI EEB

ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

40%

8.3

Technical score

20%

8.3

Reviews score

20%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

10%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 88% of motherboards
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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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Score components

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

8.9

Platform

16%

8.4

Storage

15%

7.6

Network

13%

6.9

Ports

8%

5.9

Expansion

8%

8.7

Power & Cooling

5%

9.6

Audio

★Better than 90%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 50% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
â–²Better than 50%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 55% of models

70%

8.5

Rating

30%

7.0

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 55%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

8.9

Platform

16%

8.4

Storage

15%

7.6

Network

13%

6.9

Ports

8%

5.9

Expansion

8%

8.7

Power & Cooling

5%

9.6

Audio

8.3
Reviews score
8.3
User score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

7.1
CPU socket
LGA 4677
This motherboard uses LGA 4677, which is more up-to-date than 54.2% of Motherboards and the same as 0.1% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
Chipset
Intel W790
This motherboard uses Intel W790, which is less capable than 64.5% of Motherboards and as capable as 0.1% of Motherboards.
Form factor
SSI EEB
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% 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
8
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 93.9% of motherboards and equal to 5.8% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
2 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 2 TB of memory, which is more than 99.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.4% of motherboards.
Memory channels
8
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
8
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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.
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Intel VROC support
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
7
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 7 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.9% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
slot count depends on Xeon family
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.8% of motherboards and equal to 55.2% 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/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16, which is more generous than 100% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
8
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 30.3% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
15
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 15 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 47.7% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.2% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.7% of motherboards and equal to 10.9% 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 1GbE secondary port
LAN controller
Intel X710-AT2
This motherboard has a Intel X710-AT2 LAN controller, which is faster than 98.7% of Motherboards and equal to 0.2% of Motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
3
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 3 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99% of motherboards and equal to 0.9% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This motherboard 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 S1220A
This motherboard uses Realtek S1220A, which is higher-end than 85.8% of Motherboards and the same as 1.2% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
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.
headphone amp on rear port.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 50.6% of motherboards and equal to 36.3% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
14+1+1
This motherboard has 14+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 78.2% of motherboards and equal to 1.4% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
4
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 4 CPU power connectors, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
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
3 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.2% of motherboards.
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ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE vs the average motherboard

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  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2 TB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    2 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
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    slot count depends on Xeon family
    7 vs 0
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel X710-AT2 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
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 3 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    4 vs 1
  • 13.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    8.3 vs 7.3
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (LGA 4677 vs LGA 1151).
    LGA 4,677 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.
    Rear-panel Clear CMOS button.
  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2 TB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    2 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
  • 4 more memory slots
    This motherboard has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • 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.
    supports ECC RDIMM.
  • 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
  • 1 more U.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    8 vs 4
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    slot count depends on Xeon family
    7 vs 0
  • More generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes more generously than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 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-C ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    3 vs 1
  • 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
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 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 1GbE secondary port
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek S1220A vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek S1220A 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
  • 2 more 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has more 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (5 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    5 vs 3
  • 3 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    4 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (14+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    14+1+1 vs 10
  • 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
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    This motherboard has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860).
    Intel W790 vs Intel B860
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This motherboard does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
    rear Type-A ports are Gen 2
    0 vs 4
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    This motherboard does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
    0 vs 1
  • 6.8x more expensive
    ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,020 vs £150).
    £1,020 vs £150
  • 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
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE has worse value for money than the average motherboard (7.14 vs 7.7).
    7.14 vs 7.7
  • 6.8x more expensive
    ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,020 vs £150).
    £1,020 vs £150
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE has worse value for money than the average motherboard (7.14 vs 7.7).
    7.14 vs 7.7
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860).
    Intel W790 vs Intel B860
  • 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.
    rear Type-A ports are Gen 2
    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.
    other video outputs only
    0 vs 1
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This motherboard does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    This motherboard does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 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.
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Video reviews

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

9.0
Tobis Hardware Corner
≈ estimated
22/04/2023
First look · unboxing and board overview · power section teardown
Verdict
ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE is a great board creators would want more of, but testing was not possible.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
servethehome.com
≈ estimated
12/05/2023
Quick look · Xeon workstation board
Verdict
The ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE offers seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for Xeon workstations, but lacks onboard Wi-Fi and is built for high-end systems.
9.0
thessdreview.com
≈ estimated
10/09/2025
Test bench · Xeon workstation board
Verdict
The ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE packs seven PCIe 5.0 slots and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets into a workstation board, but the Xeon CPU needs careful fitting.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE

  • Exceptional build quality and robust power delivery (14+1+1 power stages) ensure stability under heavy professional loads.
  • Extensive expandability with seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, ideal for multi-GPU setups in AI and rendering.
  • Massive memory capacity supporting up to 2TB of DDR5 ECC RDIMM across eight channels.
  • Comprehensive storage options including two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and SlimSAS connectors for server-grade NVMe drives.
  • Advanced remote management via built-in BMC and IPMI, allowing for server-like control and system monitoring.
  • High-speed networking features dual 10G Ethernet ports for low-latency, large-scale data transfers.

What customers don't like about ASUS Pro WS W790E-Sage SE

  • High price point makes it a significant investment primarily targeted at enterprise and professional users.
  • The large SSI EEB/CEB form factor requires a specific high-capacity case for proper clearance and mounting.
  • Complex CPU installation process for the LGA4677 socket, which requires attaching the processor to the cooler first.
  • Certain hardware features, like specific memory and M.2 slots, are restricted or "crippled" if used with Xeon W-2400 series CPUs instead of W-3400 series.
  • Reports of memory-related POST errors (Q-code 29) and sensitivity to specific RAM module placement or compatibility.
  • High power consumption necessitates a robust power supply, sometimes requiring dual PSU configurations for extreme builds.

Verdict

The ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE is a high-end SSI EEB motherboard for LGA 4677 Xeon W-3400/2400 CPUs, featuring a 14+1+1 power stage, 8-channel DDR5 ECC memory support up to 2TB, and seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. It offers robust connectivity with dual 10Gb Ethernet, comprehensive M.2/SlimSAS storage, and server-grade AST2600 BMC remote management. Key advantages include extreme multi-GPU capabilities and overclocking potential, though it is limited by a high price, lack of onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and a massive SSI EEB form factor.

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