OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
ALTERNATIVES

Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 Review | 107 Data compared

double-arrow
  • Avg. price in UK: ~£890
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,050
  • CPU socket: LGA 4677
  • Chipset: Intel W790
  • Form factor: E-ATX

Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.7

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

9.7

Memory

16.0%

6.7

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.1

Storage

15.0%

7.4

Network

13.0%

6.0

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.9

Expansion

8.0%

6.6

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.0

Audio

Very good
?

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.3

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    5.5

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

  • No image
No image

Best prices in UK

Best rankings

?

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

Verdict

The Colorful WS W790E PRO V20 is a high-performance E-ATX workstation motherboard featuring the Intel LGA 4677 socket, designed to support Intel Xeon W-3400 and W-2400 series processors. It is built with an 8+2+2 phase enhanced power delivery system and provides massive memory capacity with eight DDR5 slots supporting up to 2TB of ECC R-DIMM RAM across eight channels. Key advantages include its extensive expansion options, offering four PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU setups and four PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots for ultra-fast storage, alongside high-end networking provided by dual Intel 10G and 2.5G Ethernet controllers. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity and its large E-ATX form factor, which may limit chassis compatibility.

Technical Specifications of Colorful WS W790E Pro V20

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

?

Memory

16.0%

?

Platform & Features

16.0%

?

Storage

15.0%

?

Network

13.0%

?

Ports & USB

8.0%

?

Expansion

8.0%

?

Power & Cooling

5.0%

?

Audio

7.7
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has a technical score of 7.66 points, which is higher than that of 74.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

5.8

Price

7.1
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 58.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Colorful
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 4677
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 uses the LGA 4677 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 54.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel W790
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 uses the Intel W790 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 64.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

E-ATX
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has the E-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 92% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.8% of motherboards.
Show more
DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

8
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

2048 GB
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports up to 2048 GB of memory, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

8
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports 8 memory channels, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
some CPUs use 4 channels instead
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

4,800 MT/s
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports memory speeds up to 4800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 51.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 5% of motherboards.
Show more
N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

4
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

4x PCIe 5.0 x4
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 offers 4x PCIe 5.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 91.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
SATA only
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
Intel VROC support
Show more
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

4
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 4 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x16/x16/x16
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 uses x16/x16/x16/x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 99.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

9
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 9 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 71% of motherboards and equal to 4.6% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

13
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 13 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 64.7% of motherboards and equal to 7.6% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

?
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

3
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18.1% of motherboards.
Show more
LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

10 Gbps
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
also includes 2.5GbE secondary port
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel X710-AT2
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 uses the Intel X710-AT2 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 98.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

3
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 3 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.8% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
Show more
Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC1220
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 13% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

no
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support a headphone amp. 63% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

3
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 38.2% of motherboards.
Show more
VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

8+2+2
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 8+2+2 VRM phases, which is more than 50.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.7% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

?
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

6
Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

?
Show more

Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 vs the average motherboard

  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2,048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2,048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.2048 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.4 vs 2
  • 4 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.4 vs 0
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.3 vs 1
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
    When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

    Importance: HIGH

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x16/x16/x16 vs x16/x1
  • 4 more memory slots
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.8 vs 4
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 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
  • Newer CPU socket
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 4,677 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Includes POST code display
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • More BIOS update options
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Includes onboard power button
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 4 years newer release date
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2,025 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2,048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 4 more memory slots
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more memory channels than the average motherboard (8 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (4x PCIe 5.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • 4 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 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 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more rear USB ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (9 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 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.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 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.
  • Better audio codec
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 1 more fan headers
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.

Total
Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Audio
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    workstation/server-focused
  • No debug LED indicators
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
  • No automatic overclocking
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer total USB connections
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (13 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • No headphone amp support
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 86 mm wider
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 is wider than the average motherboard (330 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel W790 vs Intel B860
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
    What it is: Shows whether the external Wi-Fi antenna is included with the motherboard package.
    When it matters: When the board has Wi-Fi and you want it ready to use right away.

    Importance: LOW

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • No integrated graphics support
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can output video from CPUs that include integrated graphics.
    When it matters: When you want video output without installing a graphics card.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    workstation/server-focused
    What it is: An overall indication of whether the motherboard is well equipped for gaming builds.
    When it matters: When you want features that suit a gaming-oriented PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    What it is: The number of 3-pin addressable RGB headers available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect more ARGB lighting devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.0 vs 2
  • No headphone amp support
    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
    What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
    When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

    Importance: LOW

    Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Audio
Power & Cooling

Graphic comparison of Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 and

Attribute category
Attribute
No results found

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Colorful WS W790E Pro V20?

  • Supports Intel Xeon W-3400 and W-2400 series processors on the LGA 4677 socket
  • High memory capacity with 8 DDR5 slots supporting up to 2TB of RAM
  • Excellent networking options with dual onboard Ethernet: 10G (Intel X710AT2) and 2.5G (Intel I226LM)
  • Robust expansion featuring 4 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU setups
  • Strong storage potential with 4 PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots for high-speed SSDs
  • Supports professional-grade ECC memory for data integrity
  • Comprehensive RAID support including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

What customers dislike about Colorful WS W790E Pro V20?

  • Lacks confirmed support for newer Intel Xeon W-3500 or W-2500 series processors
  • Power delivery (8+2+2 phase design) may be less robust for extreme overclocking compared to premium competitors like the ASUS SAGE
  • Large SSI-EEB / E-ATX form factor requires specialized cases
  • Limited availability and after-sales service support outside of Asian markets
  • BIOS and software ecosystem may feel less polished or intuitive than established global brands like ASUS or MSI

Compare Colorful WS W790E Pro V20 with

VS
VS

Compare