ASUS announces new motherboards ROG Maximus Z790 Apex, ProArt Z790 Creator WIFI and TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WIFI, offering DDR5 support and PCIe 5.0 slots for graphics cards and storage
ASUS (here for more info on the company) announced its brand new motherboards in the last few hours. Let’s talk about Intel ROG Maximus Z790 Apex, ProArt Z790 Creator WIFI e TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WIFI. ROG Maximus Z790 Apex collects 14 world records and 13 first global finishes with speed 8812.85 MHz CPU and speed DDR5 of 11130 MHz. TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WIFI features 8 + 8 ProCool II power connectors, 16 + 1 DrMOS power stages and the unique button PCIe Slot Q-Release. ProArt Z790 Creator WIFI is equipped with 2 porte Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-Cplus a front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 connector with stand Quick Charge 4+ fino a 60 watt.
Details of the new Intel Z790 ROG, TUF Gaming and ProArt from ASUS
ASUS announces the availability of new Intel Z790 motherboards, namely the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex, TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WiFi and ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi. All equipped with support for memory modules DDR5 e slot PCIe 5.0 for the latest video cards and ultra-fast storage solutions. Motherboards ASUS Z790 offer tremendous value to anyone who wants to build a CPU Intel di 13a generation. Value that includes AEMP II, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, Quick Charge 4+ technology, and full connectivity.
ROG Maximus Z790 Apex is certainly the ultimate option for fans of overclocking, boasting a number of cutting-edge features. For creatives and imaging professionals ASUS offers the ProArt Z790-Creator WIFI, a motherboard that delivers premium connectivity and exclusive style. Ready to welcome the latest generation video cards and the latest and fastest PCIe 5.0 options for ultra-fast storage. ASUS also strengthens and completes the TUF Gaming line with the TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WIFI, thanks to DDR5 support for the family.
ASUS Z790 ROG, TUF Gaming e ProArt: and part of the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex
Every overclocker knows that Apex motherboards are the undisputed solution for achieving record-breaking memory performance. There ROG Maximus Z790 Apex continues this tradition, with its two DDR5 DIMM slots ready for RAM overclocking up to 8000 MT / s. To truly offer all the tools you need to test and monitor memory, ASUS also includes a one-year subscription for AIDA64 Extreme and Memtest86. ROG Maximus Z790 Apex is already proving its worth in the field, having already achieved it 14 world records e 13 first global placings.
New records
Overclocker Elmor used the new one ROG Apex to bring an Intel CPU to 8.812,85 MHz, breaking the previous record achieved with an AMD CPU and held since 2012. Using an Intel Core i9-13900K CPU, the lupine_no_musume overclocker was able to reach a new record in overclocking the frequency of DDR5 memory. Up to an extraordinary value of 5564,8 MHz, which translates into 11,130 MT / s. This is almost 2.3 times faster than the base speeds of used JEDEC DDR5 RAMs. Safedisk has instead set new records in both Cinebench R23 that in SuperPi 32Mscoring 56722 points and 3 minutes and 4.054 seconds respectively.
Gamer e PC builder they may not buy nitrogen cylinders to reach these limits, but by choosing the Apex they will ensure the legendary and proven overclocking performance of the Apex, ensuring that you can use high-end CPUs and memory kits at the highest and most stable speeds.
Exceptional performance
The robust power solution of this motherboard provides a high-end platform for truly exceptional performance. Raw power enters the board through 8 + 8 ProCool II power connectors. The solid pins of these connectors offer better contact with power supply sockets, better heat dissipation, and greater reliability than common hardware. The 105 amp 24 + 0 power phases provide stable power to the CPU, while massive VRM heatsinks keep circuits cool even under pressure. For those who want to opt for a liquid cooling circuit, the ROG Water Cooling Zone allows you to have full control. The dual water temperature and flow headers of the ROG Water Cooling Zone provide information directly to the intuitive utility ROG Fan Xpert 4. Helping to keep heat under control and ensuring maximum cooling effectiveness in every challenge.
User experience optimization
ASUS ‘unique intelligent controls allow users to easily optimize their experience. AI Overclocking fine-tunes the CPU to achieve high level performancewith just a couple of clicks. It employs dedicated microcontrollers on board to accurately track temperature and frequency telemetry, then processing the data through an advanced algorithm to offer the best system overclocking.
AI Cooling II monitors the CPU and uses data from an ad hoc stress test to calculate the minimum fan speed required to effectively cool the system, thus helping to keep noise levels extremely low. ROG Maximus Z790 Apex offers a couple of slots PCIe 5.0 x16 ready for next generation graphics cards. The PCIe slot’s Q-Release button allows you to easily release the graphics card from the slot. Thanks to the included PCIe 5.0 M.2 card, you can install a high-speed PCIe 5.0 SSD. Users will also have two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, both equipped with dual M.2 heatsinks with integrated backplate, being able to install two additional M.2 SSDs through the additional DIMM.2 card.
Ultra-fast connectivity
The high-level connectivity completes the features of the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex. Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet e WiFi 6E complete the equipment, offering the best network options, for ultra-fast wired and wireless networks. On the rear I / O panel is an ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C port, as well as a header that allows you to connect another Type-C port with Quick Charge 4+ support for charging up to 60 watts directly from the case front panel.
Ready for any challenge: here is the new TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WIFI
With a TUF Gaming motherboard, users know they have solid gaming features, battle-worthy reliability, and an understated aesthetic that suits a wide range of models. Now, with the introduction of the TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WIFIthe choice for ASUS Z790 motherboards expands by also offering support for memory modules DDR5. This card is ready to best accommodate the most recent 13th Generation Intel Core CPU with an updated power solution. It boasts 8 + 8 ProCool II power connectors and 16 + 1 DrMOS power phases, compared to the 14 + 1 of the TUF Gaming Z690 series. Thus increasing the ability of the VRM to provide stable power and ensure effective cooling even under pressure.
The TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WIFI is also equipped with the button Q-Release dello slot PCIe which makes it easy to remove the graphics card. A high-end type option combined with a massive cooling solution and robust backplate. AEMP II makes it easy to optimize DDR5 modules for exceptional performance. It only takes a couple of clicks in the BIOS to activate the desired memory profile and users can count on stable RAM speeds up to 37.5% faster than the base DDR5 specification.
Connectivity and I / O ports
A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot allows users to use the fastest graphics cards of today and tomorrow. Four onboard M.2 slots, three for PCIe 4.0, ensure ample and fast storage space. The network is guaranteed by a controller Ethernet Intel da 2,5 Gbpswhile the integration of the WiFi 6E Intel allows users to connect to a compatible router on the 6 GHz band. A series of USB ports, including a fast port USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C on the rear I / O panel, allows users to connect all their favorite gaming peripherals.
ProArt Z790-Creator WIFI calls all creators together
Those who are designing a workstation geared towards content creation and ready to harness the full power of a 13th generation Intel CPU need not wait or look further. For them the ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi it is simply the perfect choice. With a sophisticated style that has its roots in clean lines, graceful angles and precise symmetry, and a rich set of cutting-edge features. For all creative workflows that require high-end memory kits, the ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi accelerates projects with huge bandwidth and lightning-fast speeds. Not to mention the exceptional energy efficiency offered by the next generation DDR5 RAM.
50% faster data transfer rate compared to previous generation DDR4 memory. DDR5 brings a new level of performance to life. This motherboard offers a number of hardware and firmware optimizations that allow users to overclock compatible memory kits by pushing them to their absolute limit.
I/O size
Thanks to PCIe 5.0 connectivity with good due slot PCIe 5.0 x16, the ProArt Z790-Creator WIFI gives users the ability to take full advantage of even the fastest next-generation graphics cards, for formally boundless processing capacity. The two slots can operate in x8 / x8 configuration, so that users can take full advantage of using a pair of video cards. Finally, four integrated M.2 slots allow you to create a large and ultra-fast storage array.
There is clearly a complete selection of high-speed ports, aimed at setting up creative workstations complete in every aspect. A versatile pair of doors Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C on the rear panel offers multiple options for connecting peripherals and displays. Flexible connectivity on the front panel is essential for many workflows. So the ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi offers a connector USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 on the front panel with support for Quick Charge 4+ up to 60 watts. This offers a practical fast charging option for any compatible device in combination with a case equipped with a USB Type-C port on the front panel.
Connectivity
A high-level networking section completes a very rich equipment to guarantee high performance and productivity on all fronts. With a compatible router, connectivity WiFi 6E of this tab allows you to access the spectrum a 6 GHz for truly unobstructed wireless connections. L’Ethernet Intel 2.5 Gbps provides a solid and reliable wired network. While the porta Ethernet Marvell AQtion and 10 Gbps offers even more options, such as connecting to lightning-fast network storage.