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ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX AMD motherboard & Ryzen 7 9700X CPU Combo DDR5
ATX motherboard and 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X CPU combo with DDR5, 16+2+1 80A power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 7, 2.5Gb LAN and dual USB4 40Gbps ports
- ChipsetAMD X870
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory StandardDDR5 4400
- Maximum Memory Supported256GB
- Channel SupportedDual Channel
- ECC SupportedYes
model TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
- PROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI
- PRIME X870-P
- PRIME X870-P WIFI
- X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7
- X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W
- TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO
- TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
- TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7
- ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX X870-H GAMING WIFI7 S
- ROG STRIX X870E-H S MIKU
- ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7
+CPU + Ryzen 7 9700X
- Ready for AI workloads with X870 chipset and Ryzen 9000 series support
- Stable power delivery via 16+2+1 80A SPS stages and 8-layer PCB
- Simplified tuning using AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AEMP
- Fast storage expansion through two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
- High-speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, dual USB4 40Gbps and front USB 20Gbps PD
Ready for Advanced AI PC
The ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI motherboard paired with the Ryzen 7 9700X CPU targets builders who want a high-performance platform for gaming and demanding AI workloads. The AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB of memory at 4400 MT/s with EXPO and AEMP profiles. Dual-channel architecture and on-die ECC support add reliability for heavy multitasking.
Thermals Noise and Power Draw
The board uses a 16+2+1 phase design with 80 A SPS power stages, an 8-layer PCB, ProCool connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors to deliver stable power to the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor running at up to 5.5 GHz boost. AI Cooling II manages the four chassis fan headers, CPU fan header, AIO pump header and W_PUMP+ header based on system load. Massive heatsinks cover the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots to keep storage temperatures low during sustained transfers.
Build Quality and Connectors
The ATX form factor fits standard cases and provides a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards plus four M.2 slots for fast storage expansion. Rear I/O includes dual USB4 40 Gbps Type-C ports, three USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports, four USB 5 Gbps Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and 7.1-channel audio with Realtek ALC1220P. Front-panel connectivity adds a USB 20 Gbps Type-C header with 30 W Power Delivery, a USB 5 Gbps header and two USB 2.0 headers. Three addressable Gen 2 headers simplify RGB lighting control.
Highlights
- Ready for AI workloads with X870 chipset and Ryzen 9000 series support
- Stable power delivery via 16+2+1 80A SPS stages and 8-layer PCB
- Simplified tuning using AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AEMP
- Fast storage expansion through two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
- High-speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, dual USB4 40Gbps and front USB 20Gbps PD
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI+R7 9700X |
| Chipset | AMD X870 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | DDR5 4400 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| ECC Supported | Yes |
| Buffer Supported | Un-buffered |
| Memory Feature | Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode) |
| M.2 | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)** AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot not support AMD X870 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*** ** The PCIEX16(G5) shares bandwidth with M.2_2. The PCIEX16(G5) will run to x8 mode when M.2_2 runs. *** The PCIEX16(G4) shares bandwidth with M.2_4. |
| SATA RAID | * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1. RAID 5 Funciton is only supportted by AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU. |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1220P 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 - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| Back I/O Ports | 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) (2 x USB Type-C) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack button |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge ) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
| Other Connectors | Fan 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 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors |
| BIOS Feature | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Features | ASUS TUF PROTECTION - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with SPS) - ESD Guards - TUF LANGuard - Overvoltage protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-steel back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Antenna - Q-Dashboard - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack button - BIOS FlashBack LED - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support - Support: u |
| Package Contents | 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU 1 x Shin-Etsu X-23-7921-5 (1.8g) Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 2 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x TUF GAMING sticker Documentation 1 x TUF certification card 1 x Quick start guide |
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Questions about this item
How do I install the AM5 CPU and DDR5 memory, and what step is often missed?
Place the Ryzen 7 9700X into the AM5 socket with the triangle markers aligned, then lock the lever. Insert DDR5 modules into the four 288-pin slots until the clips click. The step often missed is enabling EXPO or AEMP in the BIOS so the memory runs at the rated 4400 speed.
What maintenance or replacement will the board and CPU need later?
Clean the VRM and M.2 heatsinks with compressed air periodically. The CMOS battery on the motherboard will need replacement when the system loses date and time settings.
What limit appears first under sustained heavy loads?
The 16+2+1 80A SPS power stages and 8-layer PCB are designed for stable delivery, but prolonged all-core workloads on the 8-core 16-thread Ryzen 7 9700X will hit thermal limits before the VRM saturates, so adequate case airflow and a capable cooler are essential.
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