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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 socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400
  • Max supported RAM256 GB

Motherboard ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI

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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.

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Price $1,218.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI +(R9 9950X)
Part numberPROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI +(R9 9950X)
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400
Max supported RAM256 GB
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD 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 and RAID support*AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek 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
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wi-Fi standardBluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD 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.
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsAMD X870 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s 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
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
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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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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