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ATX motherboard in dark finish with silver CPU installed, large VRM heatsinks and rear I/O shield visible

ASUS

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI + Ryzen 9 9950X AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-FR6N-P49NM

A motherboard and CPU combo with AM5 socket, 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz boost, DDR5 memory up to 256 GB, dual USB4 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

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

Model PROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI

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CPU + Ryzen 9 9950X

  • Ready for demanding AI workloads with AMD Ryzen 9000 series support
  • 16 cores and 32 threads deliver high multi-threaded performance for creative tasks
  • Dual USB4 ports and 10 Gb Ethernet enable fast data transfer and networking
  • Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB with ECC for reliable memory capacity
  • DIY-friendly design with Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Slide and BIOS FlashBack simplifies building

ASUS ProArt X870E Creator Combo

This bundle pairs the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The board uses the AM5 socket and X870 chipset to support Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs. It targets creators who need high core counts and extensive I/O for video, 3D or AI workloads.

DDR5 256 GB ECC Capacity

Four 288-pin slots accept un-buffered DDR5 memory up to 256 GB with ECC support and EXPO profiles. The CPU provides a 5.7 GHz max boost, 16 cores and 32 threads with 64 MB L3 cache. This memory ceiling and error correction decide whether the platform fits large dataset work.

Dual USB4 and 10 Gb LAN

Two USB4 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 ship on the rear I/O. The bundle includes the CPU but no cooler, so a separate AM5-compatible solution is required. These interfaces set the external bandwidth available for storage arrays and peripherals.

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Price $1,251.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePROART 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

What does the 5.7 GHz max boost mean for real-world workloads?

The 5.7 GHz peak clock lets the 16-core CPU hit high single-thread speeds for snappy UI response and burst rendering, while the 32 threads sustain heavy multi-core tasks like compilation or simulation.

What does PCIe 5.0 on the x16 slots cap in practice?

Two slots run at 5.0 x16 or x8/x8; the second shares bandwidth with the M.2_2 drive, so adding a second GPU drops both to x8 and can limit that drive to x4.

What clearance and power connectors does the board need to fit in a case?

Standard ATX layout with 24-pin and dual 8-pin ProCool II sockets; the SafeSlot PCIe 5.0 x16 slot accepts full-length cards and the Q-Release Slim latch works with most chassis.

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