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ATX motherboard in dark finish with silver heatsinks and a boxed Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor

ASUS

ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Intel motherboard with Core Ultra 7 265K

SKU CH-6VYK-28K5P

Z890 ATX motherboard paired with Core Ultra 7 265K CPU, 16+2+1+2 power stages, DDR5 to 8600 MT/s, dual Thunderbolt 5 plus Thunderbolt 4, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7, five M.2 slots

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

Model ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

CPU +Ultra 7 265K

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
  • Robust power delivery via 16+2+1+2 teamed stages
  • Dual Thunderbolt 5 and Thunderbolt 4 ports for 80 Gbps bandwidth
  • 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet plus WiFi 7 for fast networking
  • Five M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0 x4 and four PCIe 4.0 x4

ProArt Z890 Creator with Core Ultra 7 265K

This motherboard and CPU combination targets creative professionals who need reliable compute for rendering, video editing and AI-assisted workflows. The LGA 1851 platform supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four slots. Dual-channel architecture and XMP support allow high-speed memory configurations up to 8600 MT/s. Robust 16+2+1+2 teamed power stages with ProCool II connectors deliver stable current to the 125 W processor.

Thermals and power in daily use

The 16+2+1+2 power stage design and alloy chokes handle the Core Ultra 7 265K base power without excessive voltage droop. AI Cooling II monitors temperatures and adjusts fan curves automatically, keeping acoustic output low during typical creative loads. The 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet controllers plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 maintain network throughput without adding measurable heat to the VRM zone.

Build features and daily connectivity

SafeSlot reinforcement and PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim simplify graphics card swaps while protecting the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. M.2 Q-Release, Q-Slide and Q-Latch mechanisms let you install or remove up to five drives without tools. Rear I/O provides two Thunderbolt 5 ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, six USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports, HDMI, DisplayPort input and dual high-speed LAN. Q-Connector and BIOS FlashBack streamline front-panel wiring and firmware updates.

How it compares

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Price $940.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI+Ultra 7 265K
Part numberProArt Z890-CREATOR 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
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
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P
Sound channelsRealtek ALC1220P 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
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wi-Fi standard2 × 2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Z890 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 supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 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 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Will the board and CPU fit in a standard ATX case?

Yes, the motherboard uses the ATX form factor and the CPU is an LGA 1851 package, so any case that accepts ATX boards will accommodate both.

What DDR5 speed can I run with this CPU and board?

The platform supports DDR5 up to 8600 MT/s when overclocked via XMP, with a maximum capacity of 192 GB across four slots.

Which M.2 slot should I use for my fastest PCIe 5.0 SSD?

Install the drive in the M.2_1 slot, which is wired to the CPU and runs at PCIe 5.0 x4; the other slots operate at PCIe 4.0.

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