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ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£210CPU socket:LGA 1200Chipset:Intel Z590Form factor:ATX

ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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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%

7.0

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%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 74% of motherboards
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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Score components

19%

7.0

Memory

16%

8.0

Platform

16%

6.6

Storage

15%

8.1

Network

13%

4.9

Ports

8%

5.0

Expansion

8%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5%

8.3

Audio

â–²Better than 67%
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%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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 87% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

9.5

Popularity

â–²Better than 87%
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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 TUF Z590-Plus Gaming

Based on 7 · 1

Reviewers like the networking, power delivery, cooling and value, but the USB port selection disappoints and storage opinions are split.
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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

19%

7.0

Memory

16%

8.0

Platform

16%

6.6

Storage

15%

8.1

Network

13%

4.9

Ports

8%

5.0

Expansion

8%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5%

8.3

Audio

7.0
Reviews score
8.5
User score
9.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

8.2
CPU socket
LGA 1200
This motherboard uses LGA 1200, which is less up-to-date than 61.9% of Motherboards and the same as 8.8% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
Chipset
Intel Z590
This motherboard uses Intel Z590, which is less capable than 50.2% of Motherboards and as capable as 2.3% of Motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Rear outputs: HDMI + DisplayPort.
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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
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.9% of motherboards and equal to 72% 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
2
Maximum RAM speed
5,133 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 5,133 MT/s, which is higher than that of 60.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
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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 4.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, which is faster than 67.3% of Motherboards and the same as 0.8% of Motherboards.
one slot requires 11th Gen CPU.
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
0/1/5/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/5/10, which is more flexible than 32.5% of Motherboards and the same as 67.5% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.2% of motherboards and equal to 35.7% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.5% of motherboards and equal to 26.8% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x16/x4/x1/x1
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x16/x4/x1/x1, which is more generous than 94.6% of Motherboards and the same as 0.1% of Motherboards.
Depends on CPU.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
7
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 7 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 59.4% of motherboards and equal to 4.4% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
14
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 14 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 52.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.4% 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.
includes internal USB-C header.
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
2.5 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Intel I225-V
This motherboard has a Intel I225-V LAN controller, which is faster than 90.1% of Motherboards and equal to 4.2% 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 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
Realtek S1200A
This motherboard uses Realtek S1200A, which is higher-end than 62.1% of Motherboards and the same as 0.9% 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.
Audio SNR
108 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 108 dB, which is lower than that of 60.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 41.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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
14+2
This motherboard has 14+2 VRM phases, which is more than 77.1% of motherboards and equal to 1.1% 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
5
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 5 fan headers, which is fewer than 50% of motherboards and equal to 14.6% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
1 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 1 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 56.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 19.6% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say

ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming vs the average motherboard

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  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I225-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel I225-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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.
    Pre-mounted I/O shield.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (14+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    14+2 vs 10
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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
  • 24.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 87% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    9.5

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 7.4
  • 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.
    Pre-mounted I/O shield.
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1200 vs LGA 1151).
    LGA 1,200 vs LGA 1,151
  • 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
  • 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 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes more generously than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x4/x1/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    Depends on CPU.
    x16/x16/x4/x1/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/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
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    This motherboard has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
    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.
    includes internal USB-C header.
    2 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I225-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel I225-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 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 (Realtek S1200A vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek S1200A vs Realtek ALC897
  • 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 (14+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    14+2 vs 10
  • 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.
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z590 vs Intel B860).
    Intel Z590 vs Intel B860
  • No BIOS flashback support
    This motherboard does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 51.3% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    2 vs 4
  • Slower NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4x4, 2x PCIe 3x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    one slot requires 11th Gen CPU.
    1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 fewer rear USB ports
    This motherboard has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    7 vs 8
  • 1 fewer total USB connections
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (14 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    14 vs 15
  • 7 dB lower audio SNR
    This motherboard has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (108 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    108 dB vs 115 dB
  • 1 A lower pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (1 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    1 A vs 2 A
  • 40% more expensive
    ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming is more expensive than the average motherboard (£210 vs £150).
    £210 vs £150
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z590 vs Intel B860).
    Intel Z590 vs Intel B860
  • No BIOS flashback support
    This motherboard does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 51.3% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
  • Slower NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4x4, 2x PCIe 3x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    one slot requires 11th Gen CPU.
    1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    2 vs 4
  • 1 fewer rear USB ports
    This motherboard has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    7 vs 8
  • 1 fewer total USB connections
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (14 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    14 vs 15
  • 7 dB lower audio SNR
    This motherboard has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (108 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    108 dB vs 115 dB
  • 1 A lower pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (1 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    1 A vs 2 A
  • 0.5 fewer fan headers
    This motherboard has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    5 vs 5.5

Video reviews

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

9.0
The Tech Tank
≈ estimated
30/03/2021
Hands-on review · CPU and board tests · overclocking
Verdict
ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming is a strong board with minor gaps in USB ports, fan headers and debug features.
9.0
TheTechDuo
≈ estimated
04/05/2021
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming feels premium for a modest price and is strongly recommended if your budget allows.
Not graded
Brand video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.1
pcgamer.com
✓ explicit
21/04/2021
Review · Budget Z590 board
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WIFI is a no-fuss, reliable board for buyers who set it and forget it, though its power connectors limit heavy overclocking.
9.0
overclock3d.net
≈ estimated
30/03/2021
Review · Budget Z590 board
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus is the most affordable Z590 board, suited to single-graphics-card gaming builds, though its looks and ports are basic.
7.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
19/09/2021
Review · Mid-range Z590 board
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WIFI is a well-rounded mid-range board with 11th Gen Intel and PCIe 4.0 support, though its power circuitry is weaker than some rivals.
7.0
hardwareluxx.de
✓ explicit
20/06/2021
Review · Entry gaming board
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi suits undemanding gamers who want built-in WiFi 6 and 2.5 GbE, but overclockers should look elsewhere.
8.7
hardzone.es
✓ explicit
24/05/2021
Review · Mid-range gaming board
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus is a sturdy mid-range board for 10th and 11th gen Intel chips, though PCIe 4.0 needs an 11th gen CPU.
8.8
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
14/04/2021
Review · Z590 gaming board
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi is the most complete TUF board, with Wi-Fi 6 and passive VRM cooling, but lacks some high-end extras.
8.5
pcgaming.tech
✓ explicit
22/02/2021
Review · Z590 gaming board
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi is a durable gaming board with a 16-phase power section, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 GbE LAN, suited to Intel 11th gen chips.

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What customers like about ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming

  • Excellent value for money and 'bang for buck' in the Z590 category
  • Robust VRM cooling that maintains stable performance even under heavy i9-11900K loads
  • Innovative 'M.2 Q-Latch' screwless locking mechanism for easy SSD installation
  • Strong feature set including Wi-Fi 6, 2.5G LAN, and PCIe 4.0 support
  • User-friendly BIOS with a simple hotkey for toggling RGB lighting
  • Clean, 'grown-up' aesthetic with more neutral colors compared to previous TUF generations

What customers don't like about ASUS TUF Z590-Plus Gaming

  • Limited number of rear USB ports compared to higher-end Z590 models
  • Inconvenient vertical placement of some SATA ports can make cable management difficult
  • CPU overclocking headroom is slightly below average compared to premium boards
  • Top M.2 slot only functions with 11th Gen Intel CPUs, remaining disabled for 10th Gen users
  • Intrusive BIOS fan monitoring alerts if no CPU fan is detected, forcing manual setting changes to boot

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-PLUS is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z590 chipset, featuring an LGA 1200 socket that supports both 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core processors. Key specifications include a robust 14+2 DrMOS power stage design, support for up to 128GB of DDR4 memory overclocked to 5133 MHz, and a versatile storage array with three M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0 x4) and six SATA 6Gb/s ports. For connectivity, it offers Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, a rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Thunderbolt 4 header support. Main pros include its military-grade durability, excellent VRM cooling with enlarged heatsinks, and the user-friendly M.2 Q-Latch mechanism. However, potential cons include the vertical orientation of some SATA ports which can complicate cable management, and more limited overclocking headroom compared to higher-end ROG models.

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