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ASUS

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU combo

SKU CH-4KSM-SMHQK

AM5 motherboard and 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU with 128 MB L3 cache, dual USB4, WiFi 7, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, PCIe 5.0 x16 and four DDR5 slots up to 256 GB

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 4400
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • ECC SupportedYes

model PROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI

+CPU + Ryzen 9 9950X3D

  • Ready for demanding AI workloads with Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 128 MB L3 cache
  • 16+2+2 teamed power stages and ProCool II connectors deliver stable high-current operation
  • Dual USB4 ports plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet with WiFi 7 for fast I/O
  • Two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports give flexible storage
  • PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack simplify building and upgrades

ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI AM5 Combo

This motherboard and CPU combo pairs the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. It targets creators and professionals building advanced AI PCs on the AM5 platform. The board uses the AMD X870 chipset and supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. The included CPU delivers 16 cores with 128MB L3 cache and integrated Radeon graphics.

Build Integration With DDR5 EXPO And PCIe 5.0

The board provides four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB at 4400 MT/s with ECC and EXPO profiles. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots run at x16 or x8/x8, while a chipset-linked PCIe 4.0 x16 slot operates at x4 mode. Two CPU-attached M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 x4, and two chipset M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 x4. Dual USB4 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle high-speed I/O. A USB 20Gbps front-panel connector adds 30W power delivery.

DIY Features And AI Management Tools

PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim with SafeSlot, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Slide and Q-Latch simplify component swaps. Q-Antenna eases WiFi antenna attachment, while BIOS FlashBack and Q-Connector streamline setup. Onboard AI Overclocking, AI Cooling and AI Networking II automate tuning. Dynamic OC Switcher and Core Flex provide granular per-core control for heavy workloads. The 16+2+2 teamed power stages with ProCool II connectors ensure stable delivery to the 170W CPU.

Highlights

  • Ready for demanding AI workloads with Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 128 MB L3 cache
  • 16+2+2 teamed power stages and ProCool II connectors deliver stable high-current operation
  • Dual USB4 ports plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet with WiFi 7 for fast I/O
  • Two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports give flexible storage
  • PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack simplify building and upgrades

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelPROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI+R9 9950X3D
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 4400
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureDual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
OptiMem II
* Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function.
PCI Express 5.0 x16AMD Ryzen 7000 & 8000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)**
** PCIEX16(G5)_2 shares bandwidth with M.2_2 slot.
PCI Express 4.0 x16AMD X870 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2AMD Ryzen 7000 & 8000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
** PCIEX16(G5)_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2.
SATA RAID*AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
Audio ChipsetRealtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not sup
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless LANBluetooth 5.4
BluetoothYes
Back I/O Ports2 x USB4 (40Gbps) with ASMedia ASM4242 USB4 controller ports (2 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 20Gbps port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
7 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (7 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort (Input only)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Onboard USB1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5Gbps header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
BIOS Feature256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
FeaturesASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design)
- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- Safeslot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Connector
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
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Package Contents1 x AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU
1 x Shin-Etsu X-23-7921-5 (1.8g)
Cables
1 x DisplayPort cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s)
1 x M.2 Q-Latch Q-Slide package for M.2 backplate
2 x Rubber Packages for M.2
1 x ProArt ruler
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
1 x User guide

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Questions about this item

What is the CPU's default TDP that will drive cooling requirements under sustained load?

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 170W default TDP, so the cooling solution must handle that continuous heat output.

How loud or hot does the voltage regulator area get when the board runs all day?

The 16+2+2 teamed power stages with ProCool II connectors and alloy chokes are designed for efficient sustained delivery, while AI Cooling manages fan curves to balance noise and thermals.

Which DDR5 memory kits are required to populate the four slots and reach 256 GB?

You need four unbuffered DDR5 4400 modules (288-pin) that support EXPO profiles; ECC and non-ECC On-Die ECC kits both work.

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