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ATX motherboard with CPU installed, dark grey finish, silver heatsinks, rear I/O panel visible

ASUS

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI + Ryzen 9 9950X AM5 motherboard CPU combo

SKU CH-6QFT-W4AYA

Pairs a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X with an X870E board offering dual USB4, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb LAN, WiFi 7, four M.2 slots and DDR5 up to 256 GB

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

Motherboard ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI

CPU + R9 9950X

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X delivers 32 threads for heavy multitasking
  • 7 GHz max boost clock accelerates single-thread workloads
  • DDR5 4400 memory support with 256 GB capacity handles large datasets
  • Dual USB4 ports plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet enable fast peripheral and network transfers
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide modern wireless connectivity

ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI + Ryzen 9 9950X Combo

This motherboard and CPU bundle pairs the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI board with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. It targets professional content creators and AI developers who need high multi-threaded performance. The 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 CPU delivers a 5.7 GHz max boost clock. The platform supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across four 288-pin slots.

PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2 bandwidth sharing

The board provides two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots that operate at x16 or x8/x8 depending on population. The second PCIe 5.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with the M.2_2 slot, so using both at full speed simultaneously is not possible. Two additional M.2 slots run at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the X870 chipset. Dual USB4 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and WiFi 7 handle high-throughput peripherals and network traffic.

DIY-friendly installation with Q-Release mechanisms

PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Slide and Q-Latch allow tool-free installation of graphics cards and SSDs. Q-Antenna simplifies WiFi antenna attachment. BIOS FlashBack updates firmware without a CPU installed. Common issues include forgetting to enable EXPO profiles for DDR5 5600 speeds and overlooking the PCIe/M.2 lane-sharing limitation when planning drive and GPU layout.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X delivers 32 threads for heavy multitasking
  • 7 GHz max boost clock accelerates single-thread workloads
  • DDR5 4400 memory support with 256 GB capacity handles large datasets
  • Dual USB4 ports plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet enable fast peripheral and network transfers
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide modern wireless connectivity

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelPROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI +(R9 9950X)
Part NumberPROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI +(R9 9950X)
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 9950X CPU
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

Should I pick the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X or a different CPU for this board?

The combo includes the 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X with 5.7 GHz max boost and 64 MB L3 cache, already installed on the AM5 socket.

What does the 5.7 GHz boost clock deliver in daily workloads?

The 16 cores and 32 threads reach 5.7 GHz on demanding threads, giving strong single-thread speed for creative apps while the full core count handles parallel renders.

How fast are the dual USB4 ports and what do they limit in practice?

Each USB4 port runs at 20 Gbps and supports 30 W power delivery, capping external SSD throughput and device charging at those rates.

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