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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,060
  • Avg. price in US: ~$900
  • CPU socket: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Form factor: E-ATX

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.8

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%

9.0

Technical Score

10.0%

7.3

User score

Excellent
9.0

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%

10

Memory

16.0%

10

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.1

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.5

Expansion

8.0%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.4

Audio

Exceptional
7.3

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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

5.3

Popularity

User score:
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  • 9.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.3

    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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is a flagship E-ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors, featuring a robust 20+2+2 power stage design (110A each) to handle extreme overclocking. It stands out with a customizable 5-inch full-color LCD, support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory reaching speeds of 9000 MT/s via NitroPath DRAM technology, and cutting-edge connectivity including Wi-Fi 7, dual USB4 ports (40 Gbps), and dual Ethernet (10 Gbps and 5 Gbps). Storage is extensive with five M.2 slots (three supporting PCIe 5.0) and a SlimSAS connector for server-grade drives. Main pros include its unmatched power delivery, elite networking capabilities, and premium 'DIY-friendly' features like the PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and M.2 Q-Slide. However, notable cons include its very high price point, large E-ATX footprint that may limit case compatibility, and the potential for bandwidth sharing between M.2 slots and the primary GPU slot.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme

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%

10

Memory

16.0%

10

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.1

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.5

Expansion

8.0%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.4

Audio

9.0
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a technical score of 9.01 points, which is higher than that of 98.1% 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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

5.3

Popularity

User score:
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7.3
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a user score of 7.31 points, which is lower than that of 69% 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.
5.3
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a popularity of 5.3 points, which is higher than 57.9% 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%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

4.9

Price

7.7
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 60.6% 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

AM5
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 85.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 14.2% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
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

AMD X870E
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme uses the AMD X870E chipset, which is more advanced than that of 98.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.7% 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

E-ATX
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has the E-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 92% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.8% 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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

9,000 MT/s
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports memory speeds up to 9000 MT/s, which is higher than that of 96% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% 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

5
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 5 M.2 sockets, which is more than 94.7% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% 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

3x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme offers 3x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 97.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% of motherboards.
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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9000 series CPU
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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 2 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 95.2% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
lane split supported
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

0
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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/x0, x8/x8
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme uses x16/x0, x8/x8 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 81.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.7% of motherboards.
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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
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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

12
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 93% of motherboards and equal to 5.5% 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

22
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 22 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 97.8% of motherboards and equal to 1% 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

4
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 4 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 99.4% of motherboards and equal to 0.5% 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

6
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 6 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 99.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
includes internal USB-C header.
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

0
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
USB4 excluded.
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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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 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

2
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% 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

yes
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ALC4082
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme uses the Realtek ALC4082 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 96.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.1% of motherboards.
with ESS DAC.
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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
also has optical S/PDIF out
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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

20+2+2
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 20+2+2 VRM phases, which is more than 97.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
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

7
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.7% of motherboards and equal to 9.5% 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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

3 A
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 76.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 23.2% of motherboards.
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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme vs the average motherboard

  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.5 vs 2
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM5 vs LGA 1151
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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
  • 7 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (8 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.8 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    lane split supported
    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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    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

    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.12 vs 8
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • More VRM phases
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    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

    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.20+2+2 vs 10
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • More BIOS update options
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, internet flash vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 4 newer release date
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2,025 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 95.7% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,000 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 82.4% higher overclocked RAM speed
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,000 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 7 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 3 more rear USB-C ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 7 more total USB connections
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (22 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 5 more total USB-C connections
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 2 more fan headers
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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.

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  • No TPM connector
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
    Firmware TPM/PTT only.
  • No multi-GPU support
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    also has optical S/PDIF out
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 61 mm wider
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is wider than the average motherboard (305 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 multi-GPU support
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    also has optical S/PDIF out
    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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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
  • 6.63x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,060 vs £160).
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,060 vs £160).£1,060 vs £160
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    What it is: The number of 4-pin RGB headers available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect more standard RGB lighting devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of PS/2 ports on the motherboard rear I/O.
    When it matters: When you want support for older keyboards or mice.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x1 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want space for smaller add-in cards.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.0 vs 1
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What customers like about ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme?

  • High-end build quality and robust design featuring a premium E-ATX form factor with reinforced components
  • Excellent connectivity, including dual Ethernet (10 Gbps and 5 Gbps), Wi-Fi 7, and multiple USB4 ports
  • Superior thermal management with efficient VRM and SSD cooling, including a 3D vapor chamber for the primary M.2 slot
  • Customizable 5-inch full-color OLED screen for displaying system diagnostics (temperature, voltage) or custom graphics
  • Comprehensive suite of overclocking tools, including physical buttons, BCLK overclocking, and AI-assisted performance tuning
  • User-friendly and feature-rich BIOS (EFI) with intuitive dashboards and extensive fan control settings
  • Extensive accessory bundle including specialized cooling fans, diagnostic tools, and expansion modules like the DIMM.2

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme?

  • Extremely high price point (approx. $999 USD), making it a niche product for enthusiasts rather than general users
  • Bandwidth limitations where populating multiple M.2 slots can reduce PCIe lanes for the primary GPU
  • Large E-ATX footprint may not fit in standard mid-tower cases, requiring specific chassis compatibility
  • Complex software (Armoury Crate) can be fiddly to set up and occasionally requires multiple reinstalls for full functionality
  • Some M.2 heatsinks are not tool-free, requiring a screwdriver for installation despite the high price
  • High idle power consumption compared to more mainstream motherboards
  • Lower M.2 heatsink design can block motherboard mounting holes or require GPU removal for access

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