The key difference between the X870 and X870E chipsets is the latter’s support for two USB4 interfaces and a greater number of PCIe lanes, which offer more flexibility for resource allocation. For instance, the ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi uses extra PCIe lanes to accommodate a 10GbE Marvell network controller.
The flagship ROG Crosshair X870E Hero features a robust 22-phase VRM power subsystem (18+2+2), supports up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM across four DIMM slots, and includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, three M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) slots, and two M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) slots.
It supports Wi-Fi 7 and has dual network ports: one 2.5GbE with an Intel controller and another 5GbE with a Realtek controller. The board also offers an extensive array of USB ports, including two USB4 (USB Type-C 40Gbps) and several USB Type-A and Type-C connections.
The ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI, while slightly lower in the lineup, also boasts a 22-phase VRM power subsystem (18+2+2). It supports up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM, features one PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and includes one M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4) slot along with several M.2 2280 slots. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and comes with a 5GbE network port. The board is equipped with numerous USB ports, including USB4 and USB Type-C options.
The ROG Strix X870-F Gaming WiFi and ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi feature 20-phase VRM power subsystems (16+2+2). The primary difference between the two models is their color: X870-F is black, while X870-A is white.
Both boards support up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM, have one PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and come with multiple M.2 slots. They also support Wi-Fi 7 and include 2.5GbE network adapters.
The ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi, designed in a Mini-ITX format, is aimed at compact gaming builds. It supports up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM and features one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and M.2 slots. The board includes Wi-Fi 7 and a 2.5GbE network port, and comes with the ROG Strix Hive II module for sound and additional USB ports.
The TUF Gaming X870-Plus WIFI supports up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM and includes one PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x4, and several M.2 slots. It also features Wi-Fi 7 and a 2.5GbE network port.
The ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi is tailored for content creators, offering two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and multiple M.2 slots. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and includes a 10GbE network port from Marvell and a 2.5GbE port from Intel.
The Prime X870-P WiFi and Prime X870-P share similar specs, with the WiFi version including an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. Both boards support up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM and feature several M.2 slots, along with USB4 and other ports on both the rear and front panels.
