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ATX motherboard in silver and black with large VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, multiple M.2 shields, rear I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI Intel motherboard & Core Ultra 7 265K CPU

SKU CH-WEX8-STHDT

Z890 ATX motherboard with 14+1+1+2 80A power stages, four DDR5 slots up to 256GB, PCIe 5.0 graphics and M.2, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb Ethernet.

  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Model PRIME Z890-P WIFI

CPU +Ultra 7 265K

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU and Z890 chipset
  • Stable power delivery via 14+1+1+2 80A DrMOS stages and ProCool connectors
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8666 MT/s across four slots for 256 GB capacity
  • Fast storage options with one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • High-speed connectivity through Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Bluetooth 5.4

AI-ready Z890 platform

The ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI motherboard paired with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU delivers an LGA 1851 socket and Z890 chipset built for advanced AI workloads. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB of memory running at 8666 MT/s in dual-channel mode. The 14+1+1+2 80A DrMOS power stage design and 6-layer PCB provide stable delivery for the 125 W processor.

AI Cooling II and networking

Onboard AI Cooling II and AI Networking II automate fan curves and traffic prioritisation to simplify setup and improve responsiveness. A single PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with heatsink and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots offer high-speed storage expansion. Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C on the rear I/O and a front-panel USB 10Gbps Type-C header add flexible peripheral bandwidth.

Build quality and daily connectivity

Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 shields and a PCH heatsink handle thermal loads while hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 keep airflow balanced. Wi-Fi 7 with the ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna and Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet supply modern wireless and wired links. Rear I/O includes HDMI, DisplayPort, 7.1 audio, ten USB ports and the Thunderbolt 4 connection for docks or displays.

How it compares

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Price $634.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePRIME Z890-P WIFI+Ultra 7 265K
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA and RAID support* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Z890 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 10 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s headers support 4 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 support(22H2 & later)
More details
BIOS256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Will the 14+1+1+2 80A DrMOS power stages need any scheduled maintenance or replacement?

The 14+1+1+2 80A DrMOS power stages are solid-state components with no moving parts; they do not require scheduled maintenance or replacement under normal operation.

What thermal limit appears first when the Core Ultra 7 265K runs at its 125W base power continuously?

The CPU will hit its thermal junction maximum before the motherboard VRM heatsinks become the limiting factor, so processor temperature is the first sustained-use ceiling.

How loud and hot does the VRM area get when the 14+1+1+2 power stages feed the 125W CPU all day?

Large VRM heatsinks and AI Cooling II keep the 14+1+1+2 80A DrMOS stages cool and quiet; fan speeds stay low even during extended 125W loads.

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