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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$550
  • CPU socket: TR4
  • Chipset: AMD X399
  • Form factor: E-ATX

ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.2

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%

7.0

Memory

16.0%

7.6

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.6

Storage

15.0%

7.2

Network

13.0%

6.4

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.2

Expansion

8.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.3

Audio

Very good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    3.8

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £480

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a flagship E-ATX motherboard designed for first and second-generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors on the X399 chipset and sTR4 socket. It features eight DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB of quad-channel memory at speeds up to 3600MHz (OC), alongside four reinforced PCIe 3.0 x16 slots that enable 4-way SLI or CrossFireX configurations. High-end characteristics include a LiveDash OLED display for real-time system stats, triple M.2 storage (via onboard and DIMM.2 expansion), and a premium cooling array with an active VRM heatsink. Its main pros are the extensive networking options, including 10Gbps Ethernet and 802.11ad WiGig Wi-Fi, as well as robust overclocking tools like the ROG Areion card and dedicated water-cooling headers. However, its significant cons include its massive E-ATX footprint, which requires specific case compatibility, and a potentially noisy VRM fan during heavy workloads.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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%

?

Memory

16.0%

?

Platform & Features

16.0%

?

Storage

15.0%

?

Network

13.0%

?

Ports & USB

8.0%

?

Expansion

8.0%

?

Power & Cooling

5.0%

?

Audio

7.2
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a technical score of 7.16 points, which is higher than that of 65.9% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.4
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 50.6% 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

TR4
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme uses the TR4 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 53.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.5% 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 X399
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme uses the AMD X399 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 64.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.5% 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 X399 Zenith 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

DDR4
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 51% 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

8
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% 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

128 GB
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
requires BIOS update for full capacity
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

4
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.8% of motherboards and equal to 6.9% 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

3,600 MT/s
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports memory speeds up to 3600 MT/s, which is lower than that of 59.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.6% 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

3
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.4% of motherboards and equal to 18.6% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme offers 1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is slower than that of 55.9% 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

6
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 52.6% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% 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

0/1/10
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme 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
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

0
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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

4
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 4 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 93.9% of motherboards and equal to 3.5% 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/x8/x16/x8
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme uses x16/x8/x16/x8 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 98% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% 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 X399 Zenith Extreme supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x4/x4/x4/x4.
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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

10
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.6% of motherboards and equal to 15.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

19
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 19 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 87.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.2% 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

1
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% 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

2
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 32.8% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% of motherboards.
10GbE via included PCIe card
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

Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme uses the Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 96.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
dual LAN
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

1
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% 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 X399 Zenith 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 5 (802.11ac)
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than that of 49.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.7% of motherboards.
Also supports 802.11ad/WiGig.
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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

SupremeFX S1220
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme uses the SupremeFX S1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 84% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% 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 X399 Zenith 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 X399 Zenith 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 X399 Zenith Extreme supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
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

5
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.8% of motherboards and equal to 36.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

?
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 X399 Zenith Extreme has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

6
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% 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 X399 Zenith 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

2 A
ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 43.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 33.4% of motherboards.
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ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme vs the average motherboard

  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    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

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.8 vs 4
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane 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

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 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 X399 Zenith Extreme has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.10 vs 8
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 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 X399 Zenith Extreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.3 vs 2
  • 1 more U.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of U.2 connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use enterprise-style U.2 storage devices.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.1 vs 0
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O shield comes pre-mounted on the motherboard instead of being installed separately.
    When it matters: When you want an easier motherboard installation process.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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 X399 Zenith Extreme has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    POST codes shown on OLED panel.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes a diagnostic POST code readout for boot troubleshooting.
    When it matters: When you troubleshoot boot issues and want clearer error information.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 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

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.2 vs 1
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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 X399 Zenith Extreme has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (TR4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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.
  • Broader Windows support
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has broader Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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 X399 Zenith Extreme has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 1 more U.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 3 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 4 more total USB connections
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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.
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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 total USB-C connections
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 1 more fan headers
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more fan headers than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X399 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 4 years older release date
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme is older than the average motherboard (2,017 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • 21.7% lower maximum RAM speed
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,600 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 27% lower overclocked RAM speed
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA 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.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme 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.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    USB 2.0 is internal only
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    10GbE via included PCIe card
  • Older Bluetooth version
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.1 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 61 mm wider
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme is wider than the average motherboard (305 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X399 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 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

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X399 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD X399 vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    10GbE via included PCIe card
    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

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA 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.
    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

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA 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.1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can output video from CPUs that include integrated graphics.
    When it matters: When you want video output without installing a graphics card.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme 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.
    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

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme 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.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith 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 X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    What it is: The number of internal USB 2.0 headers available for case connections.
    When it matters: When your case or accessories need internal USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.1 vs 2
  • 3x more expensive
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£480 vs £160).
    ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£480 vs £160).£480 vs £160
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What customers like about ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme?

  • Comprehensive feature set including built-in WiGig (802.11ad) and a 10Gbps Ethernet expansion card.
  • Excellent storage versatility with triple M.2 support (including DIMM.2 expansion) and a U.2 port.
  • Robust power delivery and VRM cooling, making it a top-tier choice for overclocking Threadripper CPUs.
  • High-quality aesthetic design featuring Aura Sync RGB lighting and a functional LiveDash OLED status display.
  • Premium build quality with a reinforced backplate and high-end materials suitable for enthusiast builds.
  • Innovative DIMM.2 slot that provides better cooling for M.2 drives by positioning them away from hot PCIe slots.

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme?

  • Extremely high price point compared to other X399 motherboards.
  • Noisy integrated VRM/I/O cover fan, which often requires manual adjustment in the BIOS to reach acceptable sound levels.
  • Large E-ATX form factor requires a spacious chassis and can lead to clearance issues with some large air coolers blocking the first PCIe slot.
  • Reported software and BIOS stability issues, including buggy Aura lighting software that some users claimed caused board instability.
  • The TR4 socket mounting mechanism can be finicky and prone to installation difficulties for some users.
  • High power consumption, particularly at idle, which is a common trait of the X399 enthusiast platform.

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