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.Editorial disclosureCheck the linked product page for current specifications, availability and retailer information.Our winner
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
| Product | Best for | Key specifications |
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| PRIME B660M-A D4 | General category comparison | Socket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel B660 · Form Factor: Micro-ATX (244 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM |
| PRIME Z890-P | General category comparison | Socket: LGA1851 · Chipset: Intel Z890 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM |
| ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme | General category comparison | Socket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z690 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM |
| ROG Maximus Z890 Apex | General category comparison | Socket: LGA1851 · Chipset: Intel Z890 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 2× DIMM |
| ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi | General category comparison | Socket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z790 · 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 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 Z890-P is a practical option in this comparison.
Das PRIME Z890-P ist ASUS' Einstiegs-Z890-Angebot und bietet Zugang zum Arrow Lake-Übertaktungsspielraum zu einem Mainstream-Preis. Es enthält drei M.2-Steckplätze, PCIe 5.0 x16, DDR5-Unterstützung bis zu 6.400 MHz JEDEC (mit OC-Spielraum) und Intel 2.5 GbE. Ein schnörkelloses Design mit ASUS' bewährtem UEFI BIOS macht es ideal für budgetbewusste Bauer, die Z890-Flexibilität wünschen. 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
3. Best overall category fit
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
4. Best overall category fit
ROG Maximus Z890 Apex is a practical option in this comparison.
Das ROG Maximus Z890 Apex ist ASUS' Flaggschiff-Übertaktungs-Mainboard für Intel Arrow Lake. Mit einem 2-DIMM-Design für maximale Speicherbandbreite und Stabilität bei extremen Geschwindigkeiten unterstützt es DDR5-9200+ mit ASUS' ProCool II-Stromversorgung. Das Board enthält fünf M.2-Steckplätze, USB4 40 Gbps, Wi-Fi 7 und das charakteristische ASUS BIOS mit Extreme Tweaker für Elite-Übertakter. 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: 2× DIMM
5. Best overall category fit
ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi is a practical option in this comparison.
Das ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi ist ein High-End-Raptor-Lake-Board, das sowohl DDR4- als auch DDR5-Speicher unterstützt, was Bauern beim Upgrade von einem Z690-DDR4-Build Flexibilität bietet. Mit fünf M.2-Steckplätzen, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E und einer 20-stufigen Stromversorgung deckt es Gaming- und Content-Creation-Workloads gleichermaßen ab. 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
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