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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£470
  • Avg. price in US: ~$480
  • CPU socket: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form factor: ATX

ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

8.5

Technical Score

10.0%

6.6

User score

Excellent
8.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

9.8

Memory

16.0%

8.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

8.9

Network

13.0%

7.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

7.2

Expansion

8.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

Excellent
6.6

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
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  • 9.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.6

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    10

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE is a professional ATX workstation motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) on the LGA1851 socket. It features a robust 16+1+2+2 power stage design and a unique rotated socket to optimize airflow for high-performance AI and deep learning workloads. Key specifications include support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory reaching speeds of 9066+ MT/s (OC), dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU setups, and four M.2 slots (including one PCIe 5.0). Connectivity is a major strength, headlined by 10Gb and 2.5Gb dual Ethernet, a Thunderbolt 4 port (40Gbps), and server-grade remote management via an onboard BMC (AST2600) with a dedicated LAN port. Main pros include its exceptional networking throughput, enterprise-level management features, and 24/7 reliability testing. However, notable cons include the lack of built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which may require additional expansion cards for wireless connectivity.

Technical Specifications of ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

9.8

Memory

16.0%

8.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

8.9

Network

13.0%

7.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

7.2

Expansion

8.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

8.5
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a technical score of 8.52 points, which is higher than that of 90% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
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6.6
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a user score of 6.59 points, which is lower than that of 86.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
2.1
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a popularity of 2.1 points, which is lower than 68.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

8.2
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 76.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Asus
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1851
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE uses the LGA 1851 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 77.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel Z890
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE uses the Intel Z890 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 94.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.8% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

ATX
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.8% of motherboards and equal to 16.5% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

9,066 MT/s
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports memory speeds up to 9066 MT/s, which is higher than that of 96.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

4
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 93.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

4
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% of motherboards.
optional SlimSAS/MCIO breakout excluded
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

2
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 2 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 95.2% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.3% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

0
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x16/x16
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE uses x16/x16/x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 97.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

15
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 15 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 48.3% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

2
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

3
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18.1% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

10 Gbps
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
also includes 2.5GbE secondary port
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

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N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

3
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 3 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.8% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.3% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC1220P
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE uses the Realtek ALC1220P audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 78.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.9% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

yes
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

2
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

16+1+2+2
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 16+1+2+2 VRM phases, which is more than 93.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.3% of motherboards and equal to 15.2% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

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ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.4 vs 2
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.256 GB vs 128 GB
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.2 vs 0
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more USB4 20Gbps ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
    Thunderbolt 4 excluded.
    What it is: The number of USB4 20Gbps Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want newer high-speed USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.1 vs 0
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.3 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Includes POST code display
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z890 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 97.1% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,066 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 83.8% higher overclocked RAM speed
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,066 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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.
  • 1 more USB4 20Gbps ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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 more rear USB-C ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
  • 1 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more Thunderbolt 4 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more Thunderbolt 4 ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 4 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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.
  • Better audio codec
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220P vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+1+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 3 more fan headers
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.

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  • Not suitable for gaming
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    workstation/server-focused
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear microphone input
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not have a dedicated rear microphone input, while the average motherboard does. 97.3% of motherboards include a dedicated rear microphone input.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE 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 Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
    What it is: Shows whether the external Wi-Fi antenna is included with the motherboard package.
    When it matters: When the board has Wi-Fi and you want it ready to use right away.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    workstation/server-focused
    What it is: An overall indication of whether the motherboard is well equipped for gaming builds.
    When it matters: When you want features that suit a gaming-oriented PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    What it is: The number of 3-pin addressable RGB headers available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect more ARGB lighting devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.0 vs 2
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.2 vs 5
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard itself includes built-in RGB lighting elements.
    When it matters: When you want lighting effects without adding extra strips first.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE?

  • Server-grade remote management via onboard BMC and IPMI support
  • Future-proof connectivity with dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and Thunderbolt 4
  • High-speed networking with both 10Gb and 2.5Gb Ethernet ports
  • Robust power design (16+1+2+2 stages) suitable for AI and workstation tasks
  • Supports extreme DDR5 memory overclocking up to 9066+ MT/s
  • Excellent 24/7 reliability testing for high-temperature and high-humidity environments

What customers dislike about ASUS Pro WS Z890 Ace SE?

  • Lacks built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, unlike consumer-focused Z890 boards
  • A-typical component layout can make cable management difficult in standard ATX cases
  • Reported issues with Intel RAID not recognizing onboard SSDs without specific BIOS mapping
  • Quality control concerns with reports of crookedly soldered RAM slots or connectors
  • Higher price point compared to standard enthusiast motherboards
  • No RGB lighting, which may be a drawback for some hobbyist builders

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