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ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£750CPU socket:sTRX4Chipset:AMD TRX40Form factor:E-ATX

ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

40%

8.3

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%

7.3

Sentiment score

10%

8.4

User score

★Better than 91% of motherboards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 61%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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%

8.8

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform

16%

7.6

Storage

15%

9.3

Network

13%

8.8

Ports

8%

4.9

Expansion

8%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5%

9.4

Audio

â–²Better than 89%
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%

8.3

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 4 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%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 50% of models

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

8.5

Popularity

â–²Better than 50%
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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
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What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme

Based on 6 · 4

Reviewers praise the rich port selection and solid power delivery, split on M.2 storage, and find it pricey with weak memory overclocking.
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Ranked #194 of 2,078 models in Motherboards (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

19%

8.8

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform

16%

7.6

Storage

15%

9.3

Network

13%

8.8

Ports

8%

4.9

Expansion

8%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5%

9.4

Audio

8.3
Reviews score
8.5
User score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.6
CPU socket
sTRX4
This motherboard uses sTRX4, which is more up-to-date than 54.1% of Motherboards and the same as 0.1% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD TRX40
This motherboard uses AMD TRX40, which is less capable than 65.1% of Motherboards and as capable as 0.1% 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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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
256 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.5% of motherboards and equal to 16.7% of motherboards.
Memory channels
4
Maximum RAM speed
3,200 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MT/s, which is lower than that of 63.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.2% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say
N. of M.2 sockets
5
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 5 M.2 sockets, which is more than 94.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
2x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 2x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, which is faster than 78.8% of Motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
8
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/10, which is less flexible than 67.6% of Motherboards and the same as 23.6% of Motherboards.
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
4
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 4 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x8/x16/x8
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x8/x16/x8, which is more generous than 98.3% of Motherboards and the same as 0.4% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
12
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 92.7% of motherboards and equal to 5.6% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
21
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 21 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 94.3% of motherboards and equal to 2.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.2% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
4
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)
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 82.1% of motherboards and equal to 17.7% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say
LAN speed
10 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.3% of motherboards.
also includes 1GbE secondary port
LAN controller
Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT
This motherboard has a Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT LAN controller, which is faster than 97.3% of Motherboards and equal to 0.2% of Motherboards.
dual LAN
N. of RJ45 ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.3% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 60.3% of Motherboards and the same as 11.2% of Motherboards.
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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.
with ESS DAC.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 41% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 41.2% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on front panel.
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
16
This motherboard has 16 VRM phases, which is more than 79.6% of motherboards and equal to 3.4% 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.
Plus bundled fan extension card.
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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What reviewers say

ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme vs the average motherboard

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  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    6 vs 1
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    12 vs 8
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    dual LAN
    Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 4 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    4 vs 0
  • 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%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 4 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
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    8.5

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.4
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (sTRX4 vs LGA 1151).
    sTRX4 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.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 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.
  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    8 vs 4
  • 4 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    4 vs 0
  • More generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes more generously than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    6 vs 1
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    12 vs 8
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 6 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (21 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    21 vs 15
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 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
  • 3 more total USB-C connections
    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 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
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 0
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    dual LAN
    Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    also includes 1GbE secondary port
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
    Bluetooth 5.
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897).
    with ESS DAC.
    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.
    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
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    16 vs 10
  • 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.
    Plus bundled fan extension card.
    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 TRX40 vs Intel B860).
    AMD TRX40 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.
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive).
    Active vs Passive
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
    0 vs 1
  • 5x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£750 vs £150).
    £750 vs £150
  • 31.9% lower maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    3,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • Less recent Bluetooth version
    This motherboard has a less recent Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4).
    5 vs 5.4
  • 5x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£750 vs £150).
    £750 vs £150
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX40 vs Intel B860).
    AMD TRX40 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.
  • 31.9% lower maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    3,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Slower NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 4x4, 2x PCIe 4x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    2x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
    0 vs 1
  • Less recent Bluetooth version
    This motherboard has a less recent Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4).
    5 vs 5.4
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive).
    Active vs Passive

Video reviews

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

9.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
05/12/2019
Hands-on review · overclocking, memory and audio tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is a solid board that performs well, though it is pricey.
8.0
Stanley Yan
≈ estimated
17/12/2019
First look · unboxing and features overview
Verdict
ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is a high-end board the creator expects to perform well, though testing is still pending.
8.0
Realmeltan
≈ estimated
22/11/2019
First look · unboxing and feature overview
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is not a perfect design, but it is clearly improved over the previous generation.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
bit-tech.net
≈ estimated
29/11/2019
Lab test · Power and cooling
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is a pricey TRX40 board with strong power and quiet cooling, but its M.2 slots are hard to reach with graphics cards installed.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
23/03/2020
Hands-on review · Threadripper board
Verdict
The ROG Zenith II Extreme is a feature-packed Threadripper board with 10G networking and overclocking, but its rear M.2 slot is hard to reach and its price only suits enthusiasts.
8.0
servethehome.com
≈ estimated
17/12/2019
Hands-on review · Workstation board
Verdict
The ROG Zenith II Extreme is a heavy Threadripper board with PCIe 4.0 slots and plenty of accessories, but its bottom M.2 slot is hard to service.
7.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
01/01/2020
Lab test · Threadripper board
Verdict
The ROG Zenith II Extreme is a well-equipped Threadripper board with 10GbE and five M.2 drives, but cheaper rival boards offer much of the same.
9.0
hardwarecooking.fr
≈ estimated
18/01/2020
Lab test · High-end board
Verdict
The ROG Zenith II Extreme is well built, with four M.2 slots and a cool power circuit, but its price puts it out of reach for most buyers.
9.0
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
25/11/2019
Lab test · TRX40 flagship
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is a TRX40 flagship with strong power and support for five M.2 drives, but its one-piece cooler is awkward to remove.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme

  • Exceptional build quality with a sturdy design and a protective backplate
  • Premium features including a functional 1.77-inch color OLED display for status and troubleshooting
  • Outstanding connectivity with 10G LAN, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports
  • Excellent cooling solution with large heatsinks and active VRM cooling that maintains low temperatures
  • Support for up to five M.2 NVMe drives, including the unique ROG DIMM.2 module
  • Strong 16-stage power delivery (70A) ideal for high-end Threadripper overclocking
  • Includes valuable third-party software like full versions of WinRAR and Daemon Tools Lite

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme

  • Very high price point, often exceeding the cost of the CPU itself
  • E-ATX form factor is extremely heavy and requires a large, compatible chassis
  • Difficult access to the M.2 slot located on the back of the board, requiring motherboard removal to change
  • Software stability issues reported with the Asus Armoury Crate utility
  • The included screwdriver for the CPU bracket may not fit correctly in some retail kits
  • High power consumption compared to more basic TRX40 alternatives

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme is an E-ATX motherboard designed for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, featuring the TRX40 chipset and a robust 16-phase power delivery system with 70A power stages. Key specifications include support for quad-channel DDR4 memory up to 256GB at 4733MHz (OC), four PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, and up to five M.2 NVMe slots alongside eight SATA 6Gb/s ports. For connectivity, it boasts high-end networking with Aquantia 10Gbps Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and a massive array of USB ports including a 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connector. Its main pros are the exceptional overclocking potential, comprehensive active cooling for the VRM and chipset, and premium features like the 1.77-inch LiveDash color OLED and SupremeFX S1220 audio. Notable cons include its very high price point, the large E-ATX form factor requiring specific chassis compatibility, and reports of occasional software stability issues with Armoury Crate.

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