ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI Motherboard Review

In our new review, we take a closer look at the flagship motherboard ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI. Particular attention will be paid to its key characteristics and functional capabilities. The board will be tested in combination with the processor Ryzen 9 9950X and RAM Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-8000 on 48GB Limited Edition. The main focus of the review will be on assessing the performance and capabilities of the system under real gaming tasks.

Artline Company provided a processor for testing Ryzen 9 9950X, which is already available for purchase. This chip offers high performance with 16 cores and 32 threads, making it a great choice for resource-intensive tasks. You can buy Ryzen 9 9950X by following the link on the Artline website.

In this part of our review, we will focus on the key elements of the ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI, including its design and hardware specifications.

Motherboard ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI - This is one of the newest flagship models from ASUS, designed for processors AMD Ryzen socket based AM5. This board is designed with enthusiasts and gamers in mind who want to get the most performance out of their system. In this review, we'll take a closer look at its appearance, packaging, accessories, and key specifications.

Packaging and delivery

The first impression of the motherboard is formed at the stage of opening the box. Packaging ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI made in the brand colors of the line ROG — is a black background with red and silver accents. The front side of the box shows the product itself, as well as the key technologies supported by this board: Wi-Fi 7, PCIe 5.0, AMD Ryzen и DDR5.

When you open the box, the first thing you notice is the protective anti-static bag that the motherboard is packed in. It prevents dust and static electricity from getting to the sensitive components of the board. After removing the contents of the box, you can see that ASUS includes not only standard accessories, but also several nice additions for enthusiasts and fans of the brand ROG.

The delivery set includes:

• 2 SATA 6Gb/s cables, which allow you to connect up to four storage devices.
• Antennas for Wi-Fi 7, allowing you to enjoy fast wireless connection.
• M.2 SSD Mounting Kit, which includes convenient latches Q-Latch for easy installation.
• Thermal pads for M.2 SSD, providing reliable cooling of solid-state drives under high loads.
• ROG branded stickers and keychain — nice little things for fans of the brand.
• User manual and installation guide, which will help beginners to correctly install the board and connect all the necessary components.

The delivery set allows you to start assembly immediately, without worrying about purchasing additional cables or fasteners.

Appearance and design

ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI made in the brand's aggressive style of the line Republic of Gamers (ROG). The black color of the board is emphasized by silver and gray accents, as well as large logos. ROG STRIX. The board's appearance speaks of its premium class: massive radiators with engravings provide effective cooling of the zone VRM (voltage regulation module), and decorative elements with backlighting make it an excellent choice for those who want not only a powerful, but also a stylish system.

backlight Aura sync supported on all board and can be synchronized with other system components via software Armory Crate. This feature is especially useful for those who like to customize their gaming systems and focus on the appearance of the assembly.

Radiators on ROG STRIX X870E-E cover not only the power elements but also the slots M.2 for SSD, which guarantees stable operation of the drives even under high loads. The radiators are decorated with brand logos and inscriptions, adding to the overall premium aesthetics.

Key technical characteristics

Processor and Chipset Support

The board is equipped with a socket AM5, which allows you to use the latest processors AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series. This opens access to the most advanced architecture, supporting up to 16 cores и 32 threads, as well as a number of advanced technologies such as PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and improved overclocking capabilities.

Chipset AMD X870E, on which the board is built, is a top solution for enthusiasts. It supports not only processors with a high number of cores, but also allows you to use the latest technologies to expand the capabilities of the system. For example, support PCIe 5.0 opens up new horizons in performance for both graphics cards and SSD drives.

Memory

One of the main advantages ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI is support for new generation RAM - DDR5. The board is equipped with four slots. DIMM, supporting up to 192 GB RAM with frequencies up to 8400 MHz (OC) depending on the processor used. This significantly outperforms similar solutions based on simpler chipsets, such as X670E.

Support ECC и Non-ECC memory makes this board versatile for both gamers and professionals who use their systems for processing large amounts of data and high-performance computing. Technologies NitroPath DRAM и ASUS AEMP (ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile) allows memory to operate at high frequencies with minimal latency, which is especially important for applications that require high bandwidth.

Graphics and expansion slots

To connect a video card and other expansion devices, the board offers:

• 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, intended for the video card.
• 5 M.2 slots for SSD drives that support both PCIe 5.0And PCIe 4.0.

Support PCIe 5.0 enables the use of next-generation graphics cards and storage devices with throughput up to 64 GB / s. This not only ensures high performance in modern games, but also improves the ability to work with large amounts of data or render 3D graphics.

Networking opportunities

One of the key features ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI is support for the latest wireless communication standard Wi-Fi 7, which can provide speeds up to 6.5 Gbps. This is especially important for those who use their system for online gaming or high-quality streaming, where connection stability and speed play an important role. There is also a wired connection via Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, which provides a reliable and fast connection to the local network.

Audio

To create high-quality sound, the board is equipped with an audio codec ROG SupremeFX with the support 7.1-channel sound. Savitech SV3H712 AMP boosts the signal for headphones, allowing you to enjoy clear and powerful sound even when using high-impedance headphones. Support S / PDIF and the presence of gold-plated audio jacks provide excellent sound quality for both gaming and multimedia work.

Interfaces and device connections

The rear panel of the board contains a large number of ports for connecting peripheral devices:

• 2 USB4 ports with a capacity of up to 40 Gbps.
• 1 USB port 20Gbps with fast charging support up to 30 W.
• 10 USB 10Gbps for connecting high-speed devices.

In addition, the board contains HDMI 2.1 for displaying images from processors with integrated graphics. This is especially useful for those using processors AMD Ryzen with integrated graphics support.

ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI — is not just a motherboard, but a full-fledged platform for creating high-performance systems. Its thoughtful design, support for the latest technologies and advanced overclocking capabilities make it an excellent choice for both gamers and professionals. Support Wi-Fi 7, DDR5and PCIe 5.0 provide excellent performance for many years to come, while the aesthetic appearance and rich delivery set complete the overall picture.

Here are the unique features of the motherboard ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI, which distinguish it from other models:

Convenient solutions for installing M.2 SSD

The motherboard is equipped with unique technologies M.2 Q-Release и Q-Latch, which allow you to install and remove M.2 SSDs without using tools. This simplifies the system upgrade process and saves time, especially for users who frequently upgrade their drives. The technology M.2 Q-Slide helps you easily install SSDs of different formats, making the installation process even more convenient.

Cooling system and heat dissipation

The motherboard has extended heatsinks with an improved design for heat dissipation, which allows for stable operation even under extreme loads. This cooling system is designed to work with high-frequency processors and RAM, which is especially important when overclocking the system.

Wi-Fi 7 support

One of the main distinguishing features of this board is support for the latest wireless communication standard. Wi-Fi 7, which provides higher data transfer rates and minimal latency compared to previous standards. This provides significant benefits for online gamers and users who require high speed and stability of the Internet connection.

Overclocking Profile and AI Overclocking

Integrated technology AI overclocking helps users automatically optimize system settings to achieve maximum performance. The intelligent system analyzes system behavior and adjusts settings for specific tasks, be it games or computing processes. The technology also Dynamic OC Switcher allows you to flexibly switch between different processor operating modes to achieve the best efficiency.

Innovative memory management system

ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E supports profiles NitroPath DRAM и AEMP (ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile), which allow more efficient use of DDR5 RAM. These technologies improve the stability of memory operation at high frequencies and provide quick adjustment of parameters to achieve optimal performance without the need for deep knowledge in the field of overclocking.

Q-Antenna Technology

For a more stable and high-quality wireless connection, the board is equipped with a system Q-Antenna, which allows you to easily install and configure Wi-Fi antennas. This is especially useful for users who value a stable wireless connection at high speeds.

During our testing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor and Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-8000 RAM, we paid special attention to overclocking the RAM, as it is a more effective way to increase overall system performance, especially under heavy multi-threading and high memory bandwidth requirements.

Moving from the base frequency of 4800 MHz to 8000 MHz showed a significant increase in performance in a number of tasks, including multi-threaded processing and computational loads. Memory overclocking, unlike processor overclocking, in practice gave a more noticeable increase in performance, which is evident from the improved results in benchmarks such as CPU-Z and AIDA64.

Memory frequency 4800 MHz

CPU Z:

Memory frequency: DDR5-4800
Memory timings: 36-48-48-127
CPU-Z results showed that the single-threaded performance of the processor was 903.8, and the multi-threaded performance was 16646.1. These results indicate that the system is stable, but memory bandwidth remains limited, which reduces overall performance under multitasking loads.

AIDA64:

In the AIDA64 test, with the RAM frequency of 4800 MHz, the read speed was 59507 MB/s, write - 60331 MB/s, and copy - 55763 MB/s. The memory latency was recorded at 95.8 ns, which reflects the average performance for this frequency. It is also worth noting the cache memory indicators: L1 - 10165.4 GB/s, L2 - 3734.3 GB/s, L3 - 1366.9 GB/s. These data confirm that at this frequency, the RAM copes with basic tasks, but for more demanding scenarios there may be limitations.

Memory frequency 6000 MHz

CPU Z:

Memory frequency: DDR5-6000
Memory timings: 30-35-35-75
With the RAM overclocked to 6000 MHz, CPU-Z results showed single-threaded performance at 905.3 and multi-threaded at 16851.8. Timings became more aggressive, which improved multi-threaded performance, allowing for better results in resource-intensive tasks.

AIDA64:

AIDA64 read speeds at 6000 MHz were 75866 MB/s, write speeds were 73450 MB/s, and copy speeds were 67398 MB/s. Memory latency improved to 76.4 ns. At the same time, cache speed also increased: L1 — 9982.0 GB/s, L2 — 3248.7 GB/s, L3 — 1475.6 GB/s. This indicates that memory overclocking has a positive effect on overall performance, especially in scenarios that require high data transfer rates.

Memory frequency 7200 MHz

CPU Z:

Memory frequency: DDR5-7200
Memory timings: 38-44-44-105
At 7200 MHz, CPU-Z performance increased slightly: single-threaded performance was 905.6, multi-threaded - 16860.5. Timings remained relatively balanced, which ensured system stability with increased memory speed.

AIDA64:

AIDA64 RAM read speeds at 7200 MHz increased to 83381 MB/s, write speeds were 89322 MB/s, and copy speeds were 73707 MB/s. Memory latency also decreased to 80.3 ns. L1, L2, and L3 cache speeds were 10048.1 GB/s, 3640.8 GB/s, and 1390.9 GB/s, respectively. These results demonstrate improved performance at higher frequencies, which is especially noticeable in memory-intensive tasks.

Memory frequency 8000 MHz

CPU Z:

Memory frequency: DDR5-8000
Memory timings: 36-48-48-128
The maximum frequency of 8000 MHz demonstrated the best results in CPU-Z: single-threaded performance was 906.2, multi-threaded - 16905.4. The increased memory frequency in combination with aggressive timings ensured maximum performance in multitasking scenarios where the speed of access to RAM is important.

AIDA64:

At 8000 MHz, the AIDA64 test results showed noticeable improvements: reading - 79000 MB/s, writing - 82953 MB/s, copying - 72832 MB/s. Memory latency decreased to 79.0 ns. L1, L2 and L3 cache also improved their performance and amounted to: 9961.8 GB/s, 3785.3 GB/s and 1341.3 GB/s. This memory configuration allowed the system to reach peak performance, which is important for high-performance tasks associated with processing large amounts of data.

It's important to note that benchmarks in programs like CPU-Z don't always give a complete picture of real system performance. These synthetic benchmarks record metrics that demonstrate the power of the processor and memory under strictly controlled conditions, but in real-world tasks, especially in games, they may not reflect the whole picture. Overclocking RAM, as well as optimizing its timings, often has a minimal impact on benchmarks like CPU-Z.

For a full analysis of system performance, it will be more important to run tests directly in games. This is where you will be able to see the real changes that memory overclocking and timings make to frame rates, gameplay smoothness, and overall performance in gaming scenarios that require high memory bandwidth.

Next, we will test the system in various games to determine the real effectiveness of RAM overclocking and its impact on performance.

Testing was done in games on the processor Ryzen 9 9950X with four RAM modes: DDR5-4800 (36-48-48-127), DDR5-6000 (30-35-35-75), DDR5-7200 (38-44-44-105) and DDR5-8000 (36-48-48-128) During the analysis, we will evaluate which configuration will be the most preferable for gaming performance.

Cyberpunk 2077

  

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

Testing was done at maximum settings with an RTX 4090 graphics card and four RAM modes. The DDR5-8000 system showed a maximum average performance of 115 frames per second (FPS), with a minimum of 96 FPS. DDR5-7200 demonstrated a slightly lower result - 113 FPS on average, with a minimum of 94 FPS. Using DDR5-6000, an even better minimum frequency was observed - 92/117 FPS, which may indicate more stable operation of the system at these timings. DDR5-4800 showed the worst result - 82/105 FPS, which was noticeably behind the higher frequencies.

Counter-Strike 2

 

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

 

In this game, the differences were much smaller. The DDR5-8000 averaged 342 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS, while the DDR5-7200 averaged 338 FPS, 4 FPS lower. The DDR5-6000 performed best with an average of 364 FPS, which showed the biggest impact of timings in this game. The DDR5-4800 had the worst performance, averaging 321 FPS with a minimum of 164 FPS.

Dragon's Dogma 2

  

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

 

The performance differences between memory frequencies are also noticeable in this test. At DDR5-8000, the system averaged 106 FPS, while DDR5-7200 managed 104 FPS. DDR5-6000 and DDR5-4800 lagged behind with 104 and 98 FPS, respectively. The difference in minimum frame rates was also visible between the different memory modes, highlighting the importance of memory speeds for demanding games.

God of war ragnarok

 

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

 

We see a similar pattern here, with DDR5-8000 posting 196 FPS on average and 166 FPS at the minimum. DDR5-7200 was slightly weaker at 191 FPS, and DDR5-6000 was the best at 210 FPS. DDR5-4800 was also the lowest at 181 FPS.

Greedfall 2: The Dying World

 

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

 

In this game, the DDR5-8000 averaged 120 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, while the DDR5-7200 averaged 117 FPS. The DDR5-6000 averaged 114 FPS, and the DDR5-4800 performed the worst at 107 FPS.

Horizon Forbidden West

 

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

 

DDR5-8000 showed an average of 131 FPS with a minimum frequency of 94 FPS, DDR5-7200 - 127 FPS, and DDR5-6000 demonstrated the best value of 145 FPS. The lowest performance was shown by DDR5-4800 - 115 FPS.

Star Citizen

  

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

 

In this game, DDR5-8000 averaged 65 FPS, DDR5-7200 averaged 64 FPS, and DDR5-6000 had the best result at 69 FPS. DDR5-4800 had the lowest performance at 59 FPS.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

 

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

In this game, the performance difference was less noticeable. With DDR5-8000, the performance was 139 FPS on average, with a minimum of 123 FPS. DDR5-7200 showed 137 FPS, and DDR5-6000 - 141 FPS, demonstrating the best result in average performance. DDR5-4800 gave 126 FPS, which was the weakest result in this game.

Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties

 

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

Here DDR5-8000 showed 102 FPS, DDR5-7200 - 99 FPS, DDR5-6000 - 98 FPS, and DDR5-4800 - the lowest 89 FPS.

Warhammer 40000: Space Marines 2

  

The testing settings are shown in the screenshots above.

 

 

The system with DDR5-8000 showed a result of 112 FPS, DDR5-7200 - 110 FPS, DDR5-6000 - 117 FPS. The lowest performance was observed on DDR5-4800 - 103 FPS.

 

The conclusion of the conducted testing shows that the choice of RAM frequency and timings affects performance differently depending on the specific task and game. In some cases, high memory frequencies, such as DDR5-8000 with higher timings (e.g. 39-48-48-127), can provide the highest performance, especially in highly multithreaded and resource-intensive tasks. In other situations, where faster and more stable data transfer is important, configurations with lower timings, such as DDR5-6000 with a 3000 MHz bus and timings of 30-35-35-75, can show a better balance of speed and stability.