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Full-size ATX motherboard in dark grey and black with silver heatsinks and four DDR4 slots

ASRock

ASRock Z590 EXTREME Intel motherboard

SKU CH-785D-PEMTK

An LGA 1200 ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs, with four DDR4 slots up to 4800+(OC), Gen4 M.2, and Realtek ALC1220 audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors Supports 11th Gen In
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • Onboard Video Chipset11th Gen Intel Core Processors support Intel Xe Graphics Arc
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen or 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen across four slots
  • Dual-channel architecture handles 128 GB maximum capacity
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 and Gen4x4 M.2 available with 11th Gen CPUs
  • Realtek ALC1220 audio and six SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10

ASRock Z590 EXTREME LGA 1200 ATX motherboard

The ASRock Z590 EXTREME is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z590 chipset and the LGA 1200 socket. It accepts 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors and provides four DDR4 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. The board delivers a 15µ gold-contact primary PCIe x16 slot, three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, six SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support, and Realtek ALC1220 audio. It also includes an M.2 Key E socket for Wi-Fi/BT modules and Intel Optane readiness.

Suited for 11th Gen CPU builds needing Gen4 M.2

Builders pairing an 11th Gen Intel Core CPU gain PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics support and a Hyper M.2 socket capable of Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) transfer rates with 2260/2280 modules. The same board limits 10th Gen CPUs to PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics and Gen3x4 on the Ultra M.2 socket, so users planning to stay on 10th Gen should consider whether the Gen4 M.2 headroom justifies the Z590 premium. Overclockers targeting DDR4 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen or 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen will find the four-slot dual-channel layout adequate.

Deciding spec: CPU generation unlocks PCIe 4.0 M.2

The single specification that determines whether this board matches the build is the installed processor generation. Only 11th Gen Intel Core processors activate PCIe 4.0 on the primary x16 slot and enable the Hyper M.2 socket at Gen4x4 speeds; 10th Gen processors restrict both to PCIe 3.0. If the system will use an 11th Gen CPU, the Z590 EXTREME provides the faster interface; if the CPU is 10th Gen, the Gen4 pathways remain inactive.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen or 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen across four slots
  • Dual-channel architecture handles 128 GB maximum capacity
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 and Gen4x4 M.2 available with 11th Gen CPUs
  • Realtek ALC1220 audio and six SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10

Specifications

BrandASRock
ModelZ590 EXTREME
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supports 11th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
ChipsetIntel Z590
Onboard Video Chipset11th Gen Intel Core Processors support Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12). 10th Gen Intel Core Processors support Gen 9 Graphics
Graphics, Media & Compute: Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Intel Built In Visuals, Intel Quick Sync Video, Hybrid / Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1
Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut), Microsoft PlayReady 3.0, UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc
Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers
Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz
Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max.
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard11th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4800+(OC)*
10th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4666+(OC)*
* 11th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 up to 3200; Core (i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666.
* 10th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666.
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
** Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 4.0 x1611th Gen Intel Core Processors
- 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen4x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4x16 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3))*
10th Gen Intel Core Processors
- 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x16 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3))*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x13 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots
Other Slots1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
* If M2_3 is occupied, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 will be disabled.
M.21 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64Gb/s) (Only supported with 11th Gen Intel Core Processors)**
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)**
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)**
** Supports Intel Optane Technology
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Intel Optane ReadyYes
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetDragon RTL8125BG
Second LAN ChipsetIntel I219V
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps + 1Gbps
Back I/O Ports2 x Antenna Mounting Points
1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
1 x HDMI Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)*
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)*
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)*
2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
* Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_12 ports.
* ACPI wake-up
Onboard USB1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
Other Connectors1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
2 x RGB LED Headers*
2 x Addressable LED Headers**
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)
1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card)
1 x Power Button with LED
1 x Reset Button with LED
* Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip.
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip.
*** The CPU Fan Conn
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
2 x 8-pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)

Questions about this item

Will this board take a 10th-generation Core i7 and what memory speed can I run?

Yes, the LGA 1200 socket supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors and DDR4 up to 4666+(OC) with those CPUs.

Can I install 128 GB of RAM and run it in dual-channel mode?

The four 288-pin slots accept up to 128 GB of DDR4 and operate in dual-channel configuration.

If I use an 11th-gen CPU, which M.2 slot gives me Gen4x4 speeds?

The Hyper M.2 socket (M2_1) delivers PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth only when an 11th Gen processor is installed.

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