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ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£330Avg. price in US:~$450CPU socket:AM5Chipset:AMD X870Form factor:Mini-ITX

ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical Score

10%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 71% of motherboards
7.8

Technical Score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

19%

6.3

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

6.9

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

8.1

Ports & USB

8%

5.8

Expansion

8%

6.5

Power & Cooling

5%

9.0

Audio

â–²Better than 72% of motherboards
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
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4.0
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4.0
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 83% of motherboards
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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi is a premium mini-ITX motherboard designed for the AMD AM5 socket, supporting Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. Key specifications include a robust 10+2+1 power stage design rated for 110A, dual-channel DDR5 memory support up to 8600+ MT/s (OC), and a high-speed PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen graphics. Its compact storage solution features one onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, while connectivity is headlined by dual USB4 Type-C ports (40Gbps), WiFi 7, and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. Main pros include its space-saving innovative design with the ROG Strix Hive II external audio/control hub and the ROG FPS-II card for expanded I/O, alongside top-tier future-proof networking. However, notable cons include its high price point, limited expansion slots inherent to the ITX form factor, and potential CPU cooler clearance issues due to the stacked M.2 heatsink design.

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi

Technical Score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

19%

6.3

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

6.9

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

8.1

Ports & USB

8%

5.8

Expansion

8%

6.5

Power & Cooling

5%

9.0

Audio

7.8
ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(48)
United States
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4.0
(49)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.4
ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi has a user score of 7.41 points, which is lower than that of 83.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 52.6% of products in this category.
6.0
ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 52.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.1
ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 68.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
CPU socket
AM5
CPU socket
AM5
â–² Better than 86% of models
This motherboard 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
AMD
CPU platform
AMD
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This motherboard is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
Chipset
AMD X870
Chipset
AMD X870
★ Better than 93% of models
This motherboard uses the AMD X870 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 93.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% of motherboards.
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Form factor
Mini-ITX
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This motherboard has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
DDR memory version
DDR5
â–² Better than 64% of models
This motherboard uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
2
Memory slots
2
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
higher limit with high-density DIMMs
Memory channels
2
Memory channels
2
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This motherboard supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
8,600 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
8,600 MT/s
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 8,600 MT/s, which is higher than that of 93.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.5% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
2
N. of M.2 sockets
2
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
â–² Better than 80% of models
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 80% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.8% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
2
N. of SATA 3 connectors
2
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9,000 series CPU
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
RAID 0/1/10 only
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
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
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
This motherboard uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 81% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.1% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.5% of motherboards and equal to 15.5% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
16
Total USB ports (including headers)
16
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 16 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 61.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.1% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
3
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
3
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 96.6% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
4
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
4
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 4 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 95.6% of motherboards and equal to 2.8% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
USB4 excluded.
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LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% of motherboards.
LAN controller
?
N. of RJ45 ports
1
N. of RJ45 ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
â–² Better than 89% of models
This motherboard 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
Realtek ALC4080
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4080
★ Better than 90% of models
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC4080 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 90.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.5% of motherboards.
via external ROG Strix Hive II.
Audio channels
7.1
Audio channels
7.1
â–² Better than 5% of models
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Audio SNR
120 dB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 56% of motherboards and equal to that of 40.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
0
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
0
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 0 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 99.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
10+2+1
VRM phases
10+2+1
â–² Better than 60% of models
This motherboard has 10+2+1 VRM phases, which is more than 60.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.8% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
1
N. of CPU power connectors
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
5
N. of fan headers
5
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 5 fan headers, which is fewer than 50% of motherboards and equal to 14.6% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
Pump header
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
?
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ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi vs the average motherboard

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  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM5
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    4
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4080
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    via external ROG Strix Hive II.
    Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    10
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    3
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM5
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard 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
    Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    AMD X870
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This motherboard has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    AMD X870 vs Intel B860
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 81.7% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    8,600 MT/s
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8600 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    8,600 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    ECC memory support
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    supports ECC unbuffered memory.
  • 74.3% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Maximum overclocked RAM speed
    8,600 MT/s
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2.7k MT/s – >8.2k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8600 MT/s vs 4933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4933 MT/s.
    8,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    4
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    10
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    3
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    rear Type-C is USB4/Thunderbolt
    1 vs 0
  • 3 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    4
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    4 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    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.
    10Gbps Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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 vs 0
  • 1 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    16
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (16 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    16 vs 15
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4080
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    via external ROG Strix Hive II.
    Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    120 dB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    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
  • 135 mm shorter
    Height
    170 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
    170 mm vs 305 mm
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    10+2+1
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (10+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    10+2+1 vs 10
  • 74 mm narrower
    Width
    170 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is narrower than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    170 mm vs 244 mm
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Memory slots
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    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 USB-C is faster than Gen 1
    0 vs 4
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9,000 series CPU
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • No multi-GPU support
    Multi-GPU support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • 5 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (0 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    0 vs 5
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 2.06x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£330 vs £160).
    £330 vs £160
  • 2.06x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£330 vs £160).
    £330 vs £160
  • 8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi
    the average motherboard
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi has a lower user score than the average motherboard (7.41 vs 8.000).
    7.41 vs 8
  • Less versatile form factor
    Form factor
    Mini-ITX
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This motherboard has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (Mini-ITX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    Mini-ITX vs ATX
  • Older CPU platform
    CPU platform
    AMD
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
    AMD vs Intel
  • No TPM connector
    TPM connector
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This motherboard does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 88% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
    Firmware TPM/PTT only.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Memory slots
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9,000 series CPU
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 1x PCIe 4x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No multi-GPU support
    Multi-GPU support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    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
    N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    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
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    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 USB-C is faster than Gen 1
    0 vs 4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 5 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (0 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    0 vs 5
  • No rear line-out
    Line-out (rear, 3.5mm)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This motherboard does not have rear line-out, while the average motherboard does. 99.4% of motherboards include rear line-out.
    audio via external ROG Strix Hive
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    Optical S/PDIF out (TOSLINK)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This motherboard does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.8% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • No rear microphone input
    Dedicated microphone input (rear, 3.5mm)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This motherboard does not have a dedicated rear microphone input, while the average motherboard does. 96.7% of motherboards include a dedicated rear microphone input.
    audio via external ROG Strix Hive
  • No rear line-in
    Line-in (rear, 3.5mm)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This motherboard does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 94.7% of motherboards include rear line-in.
    audio via external ROG Strix Hive
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    N. of RGB headers (4-pin)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.5 fewer fan headers
    N. of fan headers
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    This motherboard has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    5 vs 5.5

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi?

  • Premium build quality in a compact Mini-ITX form factor ideal for SFF builds.
  • Future-proof connectivity featuring USB4 (40Gbps), Wi-Fi 7, and PCIe 5.0 for both GPU and M.2 storage.
  • The ROG Strix Hive II external module provides convenient desktop access to audio, diagnostic LEDs, and extra USB ports.
  • Robust power delivery (16+1 80A VRM) capable of handling high-end AM5 processors like the Ryzen 9 series.
  • Innovative ROG FPS-II card saves PCB space by moving SATA and front-panel headers to a daughterboard.
  • Excellent memory overclocking potential with support for DDR5 speeds exceeding 8000MT/s.

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Strix X870 I Gaming WiFi?

  • Extremely high price point, often costing significantly more than similar B850 Mini-ITX options.
  • Thermal concerns with VRMs running hot under heavy loads, which is a common trade-off for its size.
  • Integrated VRM and M.2 cooling fans lack granular manual control, often limited to preset speed modes.
  • The ROG Strix Hive II is mandatory for audio as there are no rear-panel audio jacks on the board itself.
  • Physical constraints can lead to compatibility issues with larger air coolers and complex cable management.
  • The daughterboard and external Hive II module add complexity and 'clutter' that may not appeal to all users.

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