Product roundup

Best ASUS Motherboards 
in 2026.

Compare five products from the Puter.Parts directory with practical specifications and direct internal product links.

5 products comparedUpdated 20 August 2026Specification-led comparison
Reviewed by the Puter.Parts editorial teamSpecifications and descriptions are based on the linked Puter.Parts product pages. No hands-on testing is claimed.
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Our winner

PRIME B660M-A D4

The PRIME B660M-A D4 is a compact and affordable Micro-ATX board for Intel Alder Lake that uses DDR4 memory, offering a low-cost upgrade path for users with existing DDR4 kits. It provides two M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0), PCIe 4.0 x16 for the GPU, and a 2.5 GbE LAN port. ASUS's UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode makes setup straightforward for home and office system builders.

Our picks compared

ProductBest forKey specifications
PRIME B660M-A D4General category comparisonSocket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel B660 · Form Factor: Micro-ATX (244 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
PRIME Z790-A WiFiGeneral category comparisonSocket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z790 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
PRIME Z890-PGeneral category comparisonSocket: LGA1851 · Chipset: Intel Z890 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
ProArt Z890-Creator WiFiGeneral category comparisonSocket: LGA1851 · Chipset: Intel Z890 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
ROG Maximus Z690 ExtremeGeneral category comparisonSocket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z690 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM

Technical details are taken from the linked internal product pages. Check live details before buying.

The products in detail

1. Best overall category fit

PRIME B660M-A D4

PRIME B660M-A D4 is a practical option in this comparison.

The PRIME B660M-A D4 is a compact and affordable Micro-ATX board for Intel Alder Lake that uses DDR4 memory, offering a low-cost upgrade path for users with existing DDR4 kits. It provides two M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0), PCIe 4.0 x16 for the GPU, and a 2.5 GbE LAN port. ASUS's UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode makes setup straightforward for home and office system builders. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsSocket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel B660 · Form Factor: Micro-ATX (244 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
2. Best overall category fit

PRIME Z790-A WiFi

PRIME Z790-A WiFi is a practical option in this comparison.

PRIME Z790-A WiFi لوحة Z790 ذات القيمة من ASUS بدعم DDR5 حتى 6600 MHz وأربع فتحات M.2 وPCIe 5.0 وWi-Fi 6 بسعر تنافسي. تبرز بجمالياتها النظيفة بألوان أبيض وفضي في مقابل اللوحات الألعاب الداكنة المعتادة. البيوس المبسّط بـ AI OC بنقرة واحدة يجعلها سهلة للمبتدئين مع الاحتفاظ بخيارات الضبط اليدوي الكاملة. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsSocket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z790 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
3. Best overall category fit

PRIME Z890-P

PRIME Z890-P is a practical option in this comparison.

PRIME Z890-P هي عرض ASUS للمستوى الاقتصادي من Z890، بتوفير مرونة رفع تردد Arrow Lake بسعر سائد. تشمل ثلاث فتحات M.2 وPCIe 5.0 x16 ودعم DDR5 حتى 6400 MHz JEDEC (مع مرونة OC) وIntel 2.5 GbE. تصميم بلا زخارف مع UEFI BIOS المجرّب من ASUS يجعلها مثالية للبنّائين ذوي الميزانية المحدودة الراغبين في مرونة Z890. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsSocket: LGA1851 · Chipset: Intel Z890 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
4. Best overall category fit

ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi

ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi is a practical option in this comparison.

ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi مصمّمة لمنشئي المحتوى ومستخدمي محطات العمل على Intel Arrow Lake. تقدم منفذَي Thunderbolt 4 وBluetooth 6E لـ LAN بسرعة 10 GbE وخمس فتحات M.2 وPCIe 5.0 ودعم DDR5 حتى 8000 MHz. الجماليات النظيفة وشاشة OLED LiveDash تناسب مكاتب الاستوديو وتهيئات rack. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsSocket: LGA1851 · Chipset: Intel Z890 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
5. Best overall category fit

ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme

ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is a practical option in this comparison.

The ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme was ASUS's launch flagship for Intel Alder Lake and the LGA1700 socket, introducing PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support to the consumer market. Two onboard Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, and the 20-phase ProCool II VRM effortlessly handles overclocked Core i9-12900K workloads. An embedded OLED LiveDash display, five M.2 slots, and 10 GbE LAN complete the feature set. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsSocket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z690 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM

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