OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Motherboards Methodology v3.0
Motherboards Methodology v3.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Motherboards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
Explore Motherboards Methodology v3.0

ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410CPU socket:LGA 1700Chipset:Intel Z790Form factor:ATX

ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

40%

8.2

Technical score

20%

8.4

Reviews score

20%

?

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

10%

8.9

Sentiment score

10%

8.6

User score

★Better than 95% of motherboards
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 83%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

19%

8.9

Memory

16%

8.9

Platform

16%

7.6

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

5.9

Ports

8%

6.2

Expansion

8%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5%

9.5

Audio

â–²Better than 88%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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 57% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

9.3

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 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.
â–²Better than 57%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

9.1

Popularity

â–²Better than 61%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (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
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
  • asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
asus-proart-z790-creator-wifi
Where to buy
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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 ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi

Based on 10 · 2

Reviewers praise the networking and graphics card slots, but criticize the storage setup and are split on CPU power delivery.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi

Based on 24 owners sharing their experience in online comments

54%positive8%mixed38%negative

Owners value the rich connectivity, while display failures, crashes, and firmware problems can make setup frustrating.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report crashes and instability, with programs closing and blue screens. Some saw restarts after overclocking 128GB kits, and a BIOS update that left the board stuck in standby.4
  • No display or usable graphics output3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

19%

8.9

Memory

16%

8.9

Platform

16%

7.6

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

5.9

Ports

8%

6.2

Expansion

8%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5%

9.5

Audio

8.2
Reviews score
8.4
User score
8.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.3
CPU socket
LGA 1700
This motherboard uses LGA 1700, which is more up-to-date than 54.7% of Motherboards and the same as 22.7% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
Chipset
Intel Z790
This motherboard uses Intel Z790, which is more capable than 77% of Motherboards and as capable as 6.3% of Motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Rear outputs: HDMI + USB4 / Thunderbolt.
Show more
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
192 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 72% of motherboards and equal to 10.4% of motherboards.
requires BIOS update for full capacity
Memory channels
2
Maximum RAM speed
7,200 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 7,200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 77.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.2% of motherboards.
Show more
What reviewers say
N. of M.2 sockets
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
3x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, which is faster than 73.9% of Motherboards and the same as 1.9% 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.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
What reviewers say
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
2
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 2 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 95.1% of motherboards and equal to 4.4% 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.
runs at x4 mode
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/x0, x8/x8
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x0, x8/x8, which is less generous than 76.4% of Motherboards and the same as 2.9% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4.
Show more
What reviewers say
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)
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18% of motherboards and equal to 82% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt excluded.
Show more
What reviewers say
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 + Intel I226-V
This motherboard has a Marvell AQtion AQC113C + Intel I226-V LAN controller, which is faster than 99.1% of Motherboards and equal to 0.2% of Motherboards.
dual LAN
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 6E (802.11ax)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than 71.5% of Motherboards and the same as 16.7% of Motherboards.
Show more
What reviewers say
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.
Show more
VRM phases
16+1+2
This motherboard has 16+1+2 VRM phases, which is more than 89.8% of motherboards and equal to 1.3% 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.
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.
Show more
What reviewers say

ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi vs the average motherboard

246810TotalPlatformMemoryStorageExpansionPortsNetworkAudioPower & Cooling
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard 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
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC113C + Intel I226-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    dual LAN
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C + Intel I226-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 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 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 up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1700 vs LGA 1151).
    LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151
  • 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
  • 15.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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 57% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 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.
    8.4 vs 7.3
  • 18.7% higher sentiment score
    8.9 vs 7.5
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 61% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    9.1

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 7.4
  • 7.5% better value for money
    ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi has better value for money than the average motherboard (8.27 vs 7.7).
    8.27 vs 7.7
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1700 vs LGA 1151).
    LGA 1,700 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.
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    requires BIOS update for full capacity
    192 GB vs 128 GB
  • 53.2% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    7,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 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
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard 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
  • 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.
    runs at x4 mode
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Thunderbolt 4.
    2 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
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC113C + Intel I226-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    dual LAN
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C + Intel I226-V 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
  • 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
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 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 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
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+1+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    16+1+2 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.
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Less generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes less generously than the average motherboard (x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 53.9% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 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
  • Slower NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860).
    Intel Z790 vs Intel B860
  • 2.73x more expensive
    ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£410 vs £150).
    £410 vs £150
  • 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
  • 2.73x more expensive
    ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£410 vs £150).
    £410 vs £150
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860).
    Intel Z790 vs Intel B860
  • Slower NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Less generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes less generously than the average motherboard (x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 53.9% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 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 optical S/PDIF out
    This motherboard does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.4% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • 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

7.0
Gear Seekers
≈ estimated
22/06/2023
Overview · unboxing and features
Verdict
ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi is interesting for content creators thanks to 10 gigabit Ethernet, but the price is hard to justify.
9.0
ALKtech
≈ estimated
01/03/2023
Unboxing · feature walkthrough
Verdict
ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi is a full-featured creator board with a good VRM and useful connectivity for high-end Intel CPUs.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
23/01/2023
Expert review · Creator motherboard
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt Z790 Creator WiFi is an understated, good-value board for creators, with Thunderbolt 4, 10GbE, DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, though gamers may not need its extras.
8.0
alktech.co
≈ estimated
22/02/2023
Feature review · Creator motherboard
Verdict
The ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI suits content creators who want 10GbE and dual Thunderbolt 4, though its two PCIe 5.0 slots drop to x8 when both are used.
10
digitalcitizen.life
✓ explicit
05/10/2023
Benchmark test · High-end motherboard
Verdict
The ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI is a high-end board that gets the most out of an i9-13900K and DDR5, especially in memory-heavy tasks like 7-Zip and some games.
5.8
geekawhat.com
✓ explicit
21/09/2023
Side-by-side comparison · Workstation board
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi suits creators who need fast 10Gb networking, but weak overclocking and no Gen5 M.2 slot hold it back.
8.0
hungrygeeks.com.ph
≈ estimated
13/02/2023
Full review · Creator motherboard
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt Z790 Creator WiFi suits creators who want plenty of storage and networking, though its 8+4 CPU power connector suits everyday use better than heavy overclocking.
8.5
charlestech.fr
✓ explicit
01/08/2024
Benchmark test · Intel motherboard
Verdict
The ProArt Z790 Creator WiFi is an understated, well-connected Intel board with fast Ethernet and DDR5 up to 7200 MHz, held back only by its PCIe 4 M.2 slots.
8.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
06/12/2022
Hands-on review · Creator motherboard
Verdict
The ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI suits creators who want Thunderbolt 4 and 10GbE, though its AI Suite III software feels dated.
9.2
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
13/01/2023
Lab test · Creator motherboard
Verdict
The ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI is a sturdy board for creators, with strong power delivery and M.2 cooling, but overclocking a 13900K to 5.6 GHz runs into thermal throttling.
8.0
smartworld.it
≈ estimated
04/02/2023
Hands-on test · Pro motherboard
Verdict
The ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI is a cool, stable board for creators running top Intel chips, but it is pricey and only worth it if you need its features.
8.0
totalcomputer.it
≈ estimated
06/12/2022
Full review · Creator motherboard
Verdict
The ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI is a strong, well-equipped board for Intel creators, with a 16+1 phase VRM and 10GbE, but its CPU power layout is unusual.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi

  • Exceptional connectivity including dual Thunderbolt 4 ports (40Gbps) and dual Ethernet (10Gb and 2.5Gb)
  • Elegant, professional aesthetic with a clean black and gold design and no built-in RGB
  • Robust power delivery with 16+1 teamed power stages suitable for high-end Intel 13th and 14th Gen CPUs
  • Generous storage options featuring four M.2 slots and eight SATA ports
  • User-friendly DIY features like the PCIe Slot Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch
  • Support for high-speed DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion slots

What customers don't like about ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi

  • High price point compared to standard gaming-centric Z790 motherboards
  • Significant stability issues when trying to run 4 sticks of RAM (128GB/192GB) at advertised XMP speeds
  • Documentation is reported as sparse or poorly detailed for complex builds
  • Lack of a physical POST code readout for easier troubleshooting, relying on basic Q-LEDs instead
  • Potential stability quirks with early BIOS versions, often requiring manual tweaking for stable operation
  • Some users reported the plastic I/O shield feels less robust than higher-end ROG series alternatives

Verdict

The ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi is a premium ATX motherboard built for high-end content creation, supporting 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket. Key specifications include a robust 16+1 power stage design rated for 70A, support for up to 192GB of DDR5 memory at speeds reaching 7200MHz (OC), and two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots capable of x8/x8 dual configurations. Its standout connectivity features dual Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB4), Marvell 10Gb and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and WiFi 6E, alongside four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for high-speed storage. Main pros include its exceptional networking capabilities, integrated video input for Thunderbolt displays, and a sleek, non-RGB aesthetic tailored for professional environments. However, notable cons include the lack of PCIe 5.0 support on any M.2 slots, shared bandwidth between the fourth M.2 slot and four SATA ports, and a high price point compared to standard consumer boards.

Compare ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi with other products in the Motherboards category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi and other products in the Motherboards category

No results found