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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX vs ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 65identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX (4 vs 2). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX (256 GB vs 128 GB). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME has 1 more storage drives supported than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX (10 vs 9). Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX, M.2, SATA III, SlimSAS on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME. Ethernet interface type: 5 Gigabit Ethernet on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME.

  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 128 GB
    • 256 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M.2, SATA III
    • M.2, SATA III, SlimSAS
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 9
    • 10
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • 0
    • 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 5
    • 8

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM5Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5Socket AM5
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III, SlimSAS
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers910
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors22
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
12V power connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one3
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers58
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD X870EAMD X870E
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11Windows 11
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC4082
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots22
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots22
Number of M.2 (M) slots55
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
4th M.2 largest key size2211022110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
5th M.2 largest key size2211022110
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size512 Mbit512 Mbit
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers370 mm380 mm
Package depthDiffers312 mm320 mm
Package heightDiffers108 mm125 mm
Package weightDiffers4.16 kg5.66 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm277 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Cables includedSATASATA
Screws includedKnown for oneYes
Drivers includedYesYes
Other features4 differ
mSATA ports quantity00
Audio outputDiffers"ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*<br />- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs<br />- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking<br />- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input<br<strong>ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*</strong><br /> - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs<br /> - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking<br /> - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR
Other featuresDiffers2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5 <br />Supports up to<br />8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors,<br />9600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors<br />8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors,<br />ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*<br />Dual channel memory architecture <b4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 <br /> Supports up to<br /> 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors,<br /> 9000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors,<br /> 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors,<br /> ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*<br />Dual Channel Memory Architectur
Special featuresDiffers<strong>Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*<br />AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors</strong><br />M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)<br />M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**<br />M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 22<strong>Supports up to 5 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*</strong><br /><strong>AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors</strong><br />M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)<br />M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (suppor
Graphics outputDiffers2 x USB4<sup>®</sup> (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C<sup>®</sup> display outputs*<br />Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.<br />VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.<br />*Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specifi1 x HDMITM port**<br />2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C<sup>®</sup> display outputs***<br />* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.<br />** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.<br />*** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in Displ

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