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 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.
Our picks compared
| Product | Best for | Key specifications |
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| ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme | General category comparison | Socket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z690 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM |
| ROG Maximus Z790 Apex | General category comparison | Socket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z790 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 2× DIMM |
| ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi | General category comparison | Socket: AM5 · Chipset: AMD B650E · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM |
| TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi | General category comparison | Socket: AM5 · Chipset: AMD B650 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM |
| TUF Gaming Z790-Plus 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
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
2. Best overall category fit
ROG Maximus Z790 Apex is a practical option in this comparison.
Le ROG Maximus Z790 Apex est la carte d'overclocking définitive pour Intel Raptor Lake, utilisant une configuration 2-DIMM pour pousser la DDR5 au-delà de 7 600 MHz. Son alimentation à 24 étages, les connecteurs ProCool II et les fonctionnalités BIOS exclusives à l'Apex comme Mem TweakIt et le mode LN2 en font un premier choix pour les tentatives de records mondiaux et les passionnés d'overclocking sérieux. 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: 2× DIMM
3. Best overall category fit
ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi is a practical option in this comparison.
Le ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi est une carte B650E premium pour AMD Zen 4, offrant PCIe 5.0 x16 pour le GPU et quatre emplacements M.2, Wi-Fi 6E et DDR5 jusqu'à 6 400 MHz. Le chipset B650E offre des voies PCIe 5.0 supplémentaires par rapport au B650 standard, permettant un débit NVMe plus rapide. 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: AM5 · Chipset: AMD B650E · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
4. Best overall category fit
TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi is a practical option in this comparison.
Le TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi est une carte mère AM5 milieu de gamme conçue pour les processeurs Ryzen série 7000. Il utilise un emplacement PCIe 4.0 x16 pour le GPU et offre trois emplacements M.2, Wi-Fi 6 et prise en charge mémoire DDR5 jusqu'à 6 400 MHz. 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: AM5 · Chipset: AMD B650 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
5. Best overall category fit
TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi is a practical option in this comparison.
Le TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi est une carte Raptor Lake milieu de gamme polyvalente avec prise en charge de double standard mémoire (DDR4 ou DDR5), quatre emplacements M.2, PCIe 5.0 et Wi-Fi 6. Ses composants de qualité militaire, ses emplacements renforcés et son armure thermique complète garantissent un fonctionnement fiable à long terme. 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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