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Black rectangular ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and a backlit ROG logo

ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero WiFi 6E Intel motherboard

SKU CH-RT9N-XB5WJ

Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 with DDR5, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN, and 20+1 90A power stages

  • ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700 * Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with
  • CPU technologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Bo
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Ready for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket and PCIe 5.0 support
  • AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation simplify system tuning
  • WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet deliver high-performance networking
  • PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 provide fastest gaming connectivity
  • ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC ensures industry-leading audio quality

Intel LGA 1700 platform for 12th and 13th Gen Core

This ATX motherboard targets enthusiasts building high-performance desktops with Intel 12th and 13th Gen Core processors. It delivers PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support on the Z690 chipset. Dual mounting holes accept both LGA 1700 and LGA 1200 coolers for flexible thermal solutions. ASUS AI tools simplify overclocking, cooling and network tuning.

DDR5 memory ceiling and PCIe 5.0 lane sharing

Four 288-pin slots support up to 128 GB of DDR5 at speeds from 4800 to 6400 MT/s when overclocked. Dual-channel architecture governs bandwidth. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots share lanes in x16 or x8/x8 modes; installing a ROG Hyper M.2 card on the primary slot forces the second to x8. One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot adds further expansion.

Five M.2 slots with mixed PCIe generations

The board provides five M.2 sockets: one CPU-attached slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 at 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths, while four chipset-attached slots run at PCIe 3.0 x4 for 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives. This mix dictates how many high-speed NVMe devices can operate at full bandwidth simultaneously.

How it compares

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Price $142.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
* Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.
ChipsetIntel Z690
CPU technologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
* Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel 12th Gen Processors:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
Intel Z690 Chipset:**
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***
Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)****
* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
** Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane M
Optane memory supportYes
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
* Supports x4, x4/x4 modes.
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Which DDR5 speed should I pick for the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero?

The board officially supports DDR5 speeds from 4800 up to 6400 MT/s when overclocked; choose a kit that appears on the ASUS Memory QVL for the best stability.

What does the 20+1 90 A power-stage design mean for my CPU?

It delivers up to 90 amps per phase across 20 core phases plus one auxiliary phase, giving clean, high-current power for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors under heavy loads.

How fast is the Thunderbolt 4 interface on this motherboard?

Each of the two Thunderbolt 4 ports provides up to 40 Gb/s bi-directional bandwidth and can drive DisplayPort 1.4 video or PCIe 3.0 x4 storage simultaneously.

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