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ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480CPU socket:TR4Chipset:AMD X399Form factor:E-ATX

ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 18 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.7

Technical score

20%

8.5

Reviews score

20%

?

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

10%

6.7

Sentiment score

10%

6.7

User score

â–²Better than 60% of motherboards
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

19%

7.0

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform

16%

6.5

Storage

15%

4.5

Network

13%

6.4

Ports

8%

4.9

Expansion

8%

7.8

Power & Cooling

5%

9.4

Audio

â–²Better than 61%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 68% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

9.7

Popularity

Grades by review (18)
9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 68%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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6.7

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.1

Rating

30%

8.5

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 68%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme

Based on 9 · 9

Reviewers praise the build, networking and diagnostics, but find installation awkward, the price steep and cooling lacking.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme

Based on 40 owners sharing their experience in online comments

28%positive12%mixed60%negative

Owners value the fast networking and memory tuning, but RAM instability and BIOS trouble keep the experience frustrating.

What owners dislike

  • Going above two sticks often breaks memory timings; eight-stick setups needed voltage tweaks, and some kits never reached rated speed.6
  • BIOS updates can force owners to re-set memory timings, and some get no-video boots after BIOS changes or a failed BIOS flash.5
  • Threadripper runs hotter than expected, and one owner's H110i AIO capped their 1950X at 4.1 GHz because its cold plate is too small.3
  • Owners call the board expensive, and the Threadripper build is power-hungry enough that one owner jokes about paying the electricity bill.3
  • CPU seating took several tries and heavy force, RAM can sit half-seated so the PC won't post, and the M.2 cover is hard to remove.3
  • Some systems show no video or POST code 36 on the OLED, and some stay blank after a BIOS change or failed update.3

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

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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

19%

7.0

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform

16%

6.5

Storage

15%

4.5

Network

13%

6.4

Ports

8%

4.9

Expansion

8%

7.8

Power & Cooling

5%

9.4

Audio

6.7
Reviews score
8.5
User score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.4
CPU socket
TR4
This motherboard uses TR4, which is more up-to-date than 53.6% of Motherboards and the same as 0.5% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD X399
This motherboard uses AMD X399, which is less capable than 65.3% of Motherboards and as capable as 0.5% of Motherboards.
Form factor
E-ATX
Integrated graphics support
no
This motherboard does not support integrated graphics. 89.9% of motherboards support this feature.
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What reviewers say
DDR memory version
DDR4
This motherboard uses DDR4, which is more modern than 13.4% of Motherboards and the same as 50.4% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
8
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 93.9% of motherboards and equal to 5.8% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.1% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
4
Maximum RAM speed
3,600 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 3,600 MT/s, which is lower than that of 59.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.5% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say
N. of M.2 sockets
3
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.1% of motherboards and equal to 18.9% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, which is slower than 56.3% of Motherboards and the same as 0.3% of Motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 53.5% of motherboards and equal to 31.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/10, which is less flexible than 67.6% of Motherboards and the same as 23.6% of Motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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What reviewers say
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.6% of motherboards and equal to 68.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.8% of motherboards and equal to 55.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
4
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 4 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 93.9% of motherboards and equal to 3.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x8/x16/x8, x16/x8/x16/x0, x16/x16/x0/x0
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x8/x16/x8, x16/x8/x16/x0, x16/x16/x0/x0, which is more generous than 98.9% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
x4/x4/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.7% of motherboards and equal to 15.4% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
19
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 19 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 87% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.8% of motherboards and equal to 48.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 33% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18% of motherboards and equal to 82% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
1 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 51.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 48.9% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Intel I211-AT
This motherboard has a Intel I211-AT LAN controller, which is faster than 50.6% of Motherboards and equal to 2.3% of Motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
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
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 49.8% of Motherboards and the same as 10.4% of Motherboards.
Also supports 802.11ad/WiGig.
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What reviewers say
Audio codec
SupremeFX S1220
This motherboard uses SupremeFX S1220, which is higher-end than 84.3% of Motherboards and the same as 1.3% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 41% of motherboards.
via ESS DAC.
Headphone amp support
yes
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 41.2% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 50.6% of motherboards and equal to 36.3% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
8
This motherboard has 8 VRM phases, which is fewer than 69.9% of motherboards and equal to 7.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.9% of motherboards and equal to 44.8% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
7
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 9.8% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.2% of motherboards.
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ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme vs the average motherboard

246810TotalPlatformMemoryStorageExpansionPortsNetworkAudioPower & Cooling
  • 4 more memory slots
    This motherboard has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    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
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    3 vs 2
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897).
    SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (TR4 vs LGA 1151).
    TR4 vs LGA 1,151
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 4 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    19 vs 15
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • 16.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.3
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (TR4 vs LGA 1151).
    TR4 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    This motherboard has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Includes POST code display
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
    Rear-panel Clear CMOS button.
  • Broader Windows support
    This motherboard supports a wider range of Windows versions than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10).
    Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • 4 more memory slots
    This motherboard has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • Supports ECC memory
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    supports ECC unbuffered memory.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard 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
    This motherboard has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
    shared with PCIe slot
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes more generously than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8, x16/x8/x16/x0, x16/x16/x0/x0 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x8/x16/x8, x16/x8/x16/x0, x16/x16/x0/x0 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    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
  • 4 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    19 vs 15
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    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.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    This motherboard 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.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard 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.
    8 vs 4
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    Gen 2 Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    2 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897).
    SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    via ESS DAC.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • 2 more 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has more 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (5 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    5 vs 3
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 1.5 more fan headers
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    7 vs 5.5
  • 1 more RGB headers
    This motherboard has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    2 vs 1
  • Includes onboard RGB lighting
    This motherboard has onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does not. 50% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    This motherboard 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.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X399 vs Intel B860).
    AMD X399 vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    This motherboard 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 NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3x4, 2x PCIe 3x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • No integrated graphics support
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.8% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Fewer VRM phases
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (8 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    8 vs 10
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    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 USB 2.0 headers
    This motherboard 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
  • 3.2x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£480 vs £150).
    £480 vs £150
  • 10.7% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.5
  • 9.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.7

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.1

    Rating

    30%

    8.5

    Popularity

    6.7 vs 7.4
  • 3.4% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme has worse value for money than the average motherboard (7.44 vs 7.7).
    7.44 vs 7.7
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X399 vs Intel B860).
    AMD X399 vs Intel B860
  • No integrated graphics support
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.8% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 23.4% lower maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,600 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    3,600 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • 28% lower overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,600 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    3,600 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • Slower NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3x4, 2x PCIe 3x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    1x PCIe 3.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    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 USB 2.0 headers
    This motherboard 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
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    This motherboard 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
  • Less recent Bluetooth version
    This motherboard has a less recent Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.1 vs 5.4).
    4.1 vs 5.4
  • Fewer VRM phases
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (8 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    8 vs 10
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    This motherboard has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
French Legion OC
≈ estimated
16/07/2019
Overclocking review · BIOS and overclock tests
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is very easy to use with an intuitive BIOS, though its power phases look a bit weak.
7.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
25/01/2018
Hands-on review · Linux and memory tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a premium board with real launch issues, and is worth it mainly if you need 10 gigabit networking.
8.0
Jarrod'sTech
≈ estimated
23/12/2017
Long-term use · build and feature review
Verdict
ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme looks good with useful extras, but it has fit issues and a high price.
3.0
John Hubickey
≈ estimated
03/10/2017
Problem report · memory boot tests across several RAM kits
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme fails to boot from RAM in the outer slots, so the reviewer plans to return the board.
9.0
UFD Tech
≈ estimated
26/09/2017
Hands-on review · overclocking and memory tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a somewhat pricey but excellent Threadripper board, with minor flaws mostly tied to the platform.
9.5
OC3D TV
≈ estimated
10/08/2017
Hands-on review · overclocking and testing
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is an excellent high-end Threadripper board with a faultless design and only a slightly annoying fan.
6.0
SJB
≈ estimated
01/06/2018
Unboxing · first look at the board and layout
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme looks solid and well built, but the reviewer is unsure how to use its layout and slots.
7.0
Laurent's Choice
≈ estimated
28/09/2017
Unboxing · first look at features
Verdict
ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is expensive, but you get what you pay for, and it is best suited to experienced builders with a high-end CPU.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
servethehome.com
≈ estimated
04/12/2017
Hands-on review · Workstation features
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is an X399 workstation board with 10GbE and a DIMM.2 card, but its 10G card needs a 10G switch.
9.0
bit-tech.net
≈ estimated
21/08/2017
Hands-on test · X399 flagship
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a Threadripper flagship with four x16 slots and a DIMM.2 riser for M.2, but it needs two CPU power cables.
9.0
vortez.net
≈ estimated
08/12/2017
Hands-on review · X399 board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a premium X399 board that suits multi-GPU builds well, but it skips extra PCIe power connectors.
9.2
hardwareinside.de
✓ explicit
16/01/2019
Hands-on review · Threadripper board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme packs a 10GbE card and OLED display into a well-equipped E-ATX board for Threadripper 2000 chips, but its fan mount looks makeshift.
9.4
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
30/08/2017
Lab test · Threadripper benchmarks
Verdict
The ASUS ROG X399 Zenith Extreme is a high-end Threadripper board with strong VRM cooling and three M.2 slots, but one M.2 slot sits under the chipset heatsink.
9.0
madboxpc.com
≈ estimated
25/09/2017
Hands-on review · Accessories and layout
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a top-end Threadripper board with a full accessory bundle and switches that disable unused PCIe slots, but its I/O shield is fixed.
7.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
01/09/2018
Hands-on test · Threadripper board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a well-built X399 board with strong audio and Wi-Fi AC and AD, but its high price and small fans hold it back.
10
nexthardware.com
✓ explicit
25/09/2017
Lab test · Overclocking results
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme overclocks the Threadripper 1950X only to 4025 MHz, but its VRMs stay cool and four RAM modules reach 3600 MHz.
8.0
techtesters.eu
≈ estimated
21/08/2017
Hands-on review · Threadripper platform
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a top-end Threadripper board with quad-channel memory and four-way multi-GPU support, but only one Gigabit network port.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme

  • High-end networking with 10Gbps Ethernet card and 802.11ad Wi-Fi support
  • Comprehensive accessory kit including DIMM.2 riser card and fan extension hub
  • Innovative LiveDash OLED display for system stats and error codes
  • Excellent cooling features with integrated M.2 heatsinks and active VRM cooling
  • Robust overclocking capabilities with dedicated physical buttons and BIOS controls
  • Sturdy build quality with a protective backplate and reinforced PCIe slots

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme

  • Premium price point makes it one of the most expensive X399 boards
  • E-ATX form factor and weight require a very large and sturdy chassis
  • Initial software and BIOS stability issues reported by early adopters
  • Limited number of SATA ports (six) compared to some competing boards
  • Potential memory compatibility issues requiring BIOS updates for stability

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme is a flagship E-ATX motherboard built on the AMD X399 chipset, specifically designed for first and second-generation Ryzen Threadripper processors (Socket TR4). It features eight DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB of quad-channel memory, four reinforced PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for 4-way SLI/CrossFireX, and advanced storage options including triple M.2 slots (two via the unique DIMM.2 expansion card) and a U.2 port. Key pros include its high-end networking with onboard 10Gbps Ethernet and 802.11ad (WiGig) Wi-Fi, premium SupremeFX S1220 audio with an ESS SABRE DAC, and a LiveDash OLED display for real-time system monitoring. However, main cons include its very high price point, the large E-ATX form factor that limits case compatibility, and some reported software stability issues with Aura Sync and Armoury Crate.

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