ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI Motherboard Review

AMD’s support for the AM5 platform has been nothing but phenomenal with the brand promising support until 2027. That said, the new AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors that were launched also come with a new chipset highlighting connectivity with PCIe Gen 5 support and Wifi 7 for higher-end motherboards. Today we have the ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI paired with the flagship AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI Motherboard – A Closer Look

ASUS continues to sport the same motherboard design on its AMD motherboards with a highlighted chipset on the lower right text. The back shows a detailed feature list of the ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi.

Contents of the packaging are as follows:

• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
• 1 x Cable ties pack
• 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
• 2 x M.2 Q-Slides
• 1 x ROG key chain
• 1 x ROG Strix stickers
• 5 x M.2 Rubbers
• 1 x Quick Start guide

The ROG Strix design on AMD motherboards has quite a style distinction over their Intel counterparts. Intel boards tend to have a more techy and edgy design whereas AMD ones such as the ROG Strix X870E-E have a more professional-looking design with curved and softer edges.

The back of the motherboard shows a pixelated-style ROG print.

The ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI motherboard has 18(110A)+ 2(110A)+ 2(80A) 110A Power Stages, the same setup as our older ROG X670E Crosshair motherboard which we used on our Ryzen 7000 series reviews.

The memory support on the ROG Strix X870E-E is the same as our ROG X670E Crosshair with up to 8000MT/s+ for Ryzen 7000 & 9000 series and up to 8,400MT/s+ on Ryzen 8000 series.

You have the standard ASUS ProCool II EPS 12V power connectors on the ROG Strix X870E-E. These power connectors are more than enough for the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X as these connectors support up to 384W per connector and 9A per pin.

ASUS has been generous lately with its port selection following what we saw on the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-F motherboard. You have two USB 4 Type C ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with 30w PD support, one USB 3.1 USB type C, nine USB 3.1 Type-A ports, ethernet port, audio ports, S/PIDIF, and a WIFI 7 connector.

The Wifi 7 connector sports ASUS’ latest quick-release mechanism dubbed the Q-Antenna.

Connectivity is one of the main highlights of the new X870 series chipset with the ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi having five total M.2 sports, three of which support PCIE 5.0 x4 mode.

ASUS has doubled down on its ease of life, toolless solution as M.2 slots now have Q-Slide and Q-Release for its heatsinks, making it easier to install and remove M.2 SSDs.

Benchmark Setup and Test Methodology

Gadget Pilipinas’ testing philosophy is to provide detail-oriented results as accurately as possible so that our readers can replicate our tests given that these conditions are met. Different benchmarking apps and sequences are used depending on the tested component or device.

We use CapFrameX 1.7.2 as our primary FPS capture and analysis tool for all our gaming benchmarks. The latest build version of Windows 11 Pro and WHQL-certified drivers are used for our benchmarks. Readings such as temperatures and power draws are recorded using HWINFO64, and other relevant software for cross-checking.

For more info, read our Review and Benchmark methodology article.

ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI Benchmarks

3DMark – Firestrike, Timespy, and CPU Profile

3DMark is the go-to benchmark for gamers because of the ability to share and compare results online.

SuperPI 32m

SuperPI is a single-threaded benchmark application that lets the CPU calculate Pi(π) to the nth digit. In this benchmark, we selected the Pi calculation to 32M, the highest available for the app. 

CINEBENCH 2024

Maxon’s Cinebench benchmark is one of the most iconic benchmark applications used by reviewers and enthusiasts. The latest Cinebench R23 uses the latest rendering architectures, including Intel’s Embree ray tracing technology and other advanced features from AMD and Intel that allow users to render the same scene on the same hard. 

PROCYON

Procyon benchmark suite is developed by the UL, the same team behind 3DMark and PCMark benchmarks. The UL Procycon video editing benchmark uses Adobe Premiere in a typical video editing workflow. The benchmark starts by importing two video project files with various edits, adjustments, and effects – the second project uses several GPU-accelerated effects. Each project is exported in 1080p with H.264 encoding and again in 4K with HEVC H.265. The reported score is based on the time taken to export all four videos.

OCCT Enterprise Benchmark

OCCT is a popular benchmark and stability testing tool among overclockers, enthusiasts and system integrators

wPrime 1024M

wPrime is a benchmark tool similar to SuperPI, but the former takes on finding prime numbers using Newton’s Method. The benchmark is set to calculate 1024 million prime numbers, and the performance is measured according to calculation time. 

V-RAY 5

V-Ray Benchmark is a stand-alone version of V-Ray developed by Chaos Group. It is designed to test the CPU and GPU by rendering sample scenes at a fixed amount of time. V-Ray is a plug-in mostly utilized by 3D computer graphics software applications mainly for industrial design, product design, architecture, film, and video game production. V-Ray is not limited to 64-threads as it supports multi and mega-threading. 

BLENDER

Blender is a widely used, free, open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the whole 3D pipeline process from modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, and even motion tracking. Blender has become a standard for CPU benchmarks with the BMW27 and Classroom Scene most used. This prompted the company to release Blender Open Data Benchmark in 2018, a benchmark-specific version allowing users to run a preset benchmark and share the results online like 3DMark.

GeekBench 6.3

Geekbench is a multi-platform benchmark used to gauge CPU performance and compare them across Windows, Mac, and Mobile. Geekbench 6 is the latest version and doesn’t rely on memory more than the previous Geekbench 4, making it a great tool to measure both single-core and multi-core CPU performance.

PCMark10

From the same developers of the popular game benchmarking tool 3DMark, PCMark 10 is a benchmarking app for measuring a whole PC’s performance. It covers a wide variety of tests to reflect common tasks performed in a modern workplace. We selected PCMark 10’s extended benchmark and reported both the overall score and Digital Content Creation Score. 

CORONA RENDERER

Corona Renderer is an unbiased photorealistic render available for Autodesk 3Ds Max, Maxon Cinema 4D, and as a stand-alone application. Its popularity, similar to Blender, led Chaos Group to develop a benchmark version of the app which runs using Corona Renderer 1.3. Workstation systems, especially CPUs, can utilize Corona Benchmark as up to 72 threads can be used in the benchmark, making it very suitable for CPUs with various price segments. 

PassMark 10.2

Passmark 10 provides a comprehensive suite of tests that evaluate various aspects of a system’s performance, including CPU, GPU, memory, and disk performance. Its automated testing process makes it accessible and efficient for reviewers to conduct benchmarks and analyze the performance of different systems.

BapCo CROSSMARK

Crossmark is one of the few native cross-platform benchmark tools available for Windows, Android, Linux ChromeOS, iOS, and macOS. It measures overall system performance and system responsiveness using models of real-world applications making it a great comparison point across multiple platforms.

HANDBRAKE

Handbrake is a top-rated open-source video conversion software that is used by professionals, enthusiasts, and even reviewers as a reference point mainly because of its wide variety of media codecs. The rise of streaming and blogging makes video content, both encoding, and transcoding important for these people, regardless of whether they’re seasoned professionals or just starting out. Handbrake also takes advantage of AVX-512 and OpenCL to accelerate certain types of media codecs. Our Handbrake benchmark converts a 500MB MP4 video to H.264 to measure the processor’s performance.

OCTANE 2.0

Google Octane 2.0 is a benchmark that measures a Javascript engine’s performance by running multiple tests representing different use cases of JavaScript applications. While Google Octane is retired and no longer maintained, it is still a good representation of today’s dynamic, interactive web applications. Our Google Octane 2.0 is run on Microsoft’s latest Chromium-based Edge browser. 

ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI Motherboard Temperatures

Despite having a similar VRM setup as the older ROG Crosshair X670E HERO, the ROG Strix X870E-E had a higher VRM temps probably denoting the better VRM cooling solution found on the still technically higher tier, flagship Crosshair series. That said, being able to handle the Ryzen 9 9950X at less than 60 degrees is more than enough, even if you plan to overclock.

CONCLUSION

Reviewing AMD motherboards presents a more tricky scenario compared to Intel boards due to the various chipsets that are available and therefore comparable. In this case, the X870E chipset, paired with the new ROG Strix X870E-E doesn’t really have anything “new” or “exciting” to offer, especially if you’re coming from a flagship X670E series motherboard such as the ROG Crosshair Hero board that we used in our benchmarks.

That said, the robust connectivity especially the plethora of USB ports and M.2 slots is always a welcomed upgrade, particularly for those who need the extra ports or bandwidth. However, if you just want to upgrade your CPU, there’s no actual need to jump to an X870E chipset unless you’re after for the aforementioned perks. If you’re building a new system with your AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU, then the ROG Strix X870E-E is a compelling option – if you’re willing to shell out almost the same price as your shiny new CPU.

Overall, you have a complete package of everything you need with the ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WIFI provided if you can afford the Php 33,000 “package” price. Like in our ROG Strix -E series previous review, the X870E-E is basically a Crosshair board without the branding and the eccentric features. The premium you’re getting apart from the robust connectivity, is ASUS’ signature quality-of-life experience with its easy-to-use, Q-series features. So, if you value getting everything that you need and might need in the future, especially if you’re aiming to upgrade to the next CPU series under the AM5 platform, then the ROG Strix X870-E Gaming is future-ready thanks to its superb build quality and robust connectivity.

Grant Soriano

PC Review Lead and Sales Officer at Gadget Pilipinas | Website

Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.