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 Z790-A WiFi

A PRIME Z790-A WiFi é a placa Z790 custo-benefício da ASUS, oferecendo suporte DDR5 até 6600 MHz, quatro slots M.2, PCIe 5.0 e Wi-Fi 6 a um preço competitivo. Sua estética de PCB branco e prata se destaca entre as típicas placas de gaming escuras.

Our picks compared

ProductBest forKey specifications
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
ROG Maximus Z790 ApexGeneral category comparisonSocket: LGA1700 · Chipset: Intel Z790 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 2× 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 Z790-A WiFi

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

A PRIME Z790-A WiFi é a placa Z790 custo-benefício da ASUS, oferecendo suporte DDR5 até 6600 MHz, quatro slots M.2, PCIe 5.0 e Wi-Fi 6 a um preço competitivo. Sua estética de PCB branco e prata se destaca entre as típicas placas de gaming escuras. 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
2. Best overall category fit

PRIME Z890-P

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

A PRIME Z890-P é a oferta de entrada Z890 da ASUS, fornecendo acesso à margem de overclocking do Arrow Lake a um preço mainstream. Inclui três slots M.2, PCIe 5.0 x16, suporte DDR5 até 6400 MHz JEDEC e Intel 2.5 GbE. 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

ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi

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

A ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi é projetada para criadores de conteúdo e usuários de estações de trabalho no Intel Arrow Lake. Oferece duas portas Thunderbolt 4, uma porta LAN de 10 GbE, cinco slots M.2, PCIe 5.0 e suporte DDR5 até 8000 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: LGA1851 · Chipset: Intel Z890 · Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm) · Memory Slots: 4× DIMM
4. 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
5. Best overall category fit

ROG Maximus Z790 Apex

ROG Maximus Z790 Apex is a practical option in this comparison.

A ROG Maximus Z790 Apex é a placa de overclocking definitiva para Intel Raptor Lake, usando uma configuração de 2 slots DIMM para superar 7600 MHz em DDR5. Sua entrega de energia de 24 estágios e os recursos BIOS exclusivos do Apex a tornam a melhor escolha para tentativas de recordes mundiais. 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

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