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ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X CPU combo

SKU CH-2AHT-KTQ31

Pairs a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X with an X870 board offering 4 DDR5 slots, 4 M.2 sockets, PCIe 5.0 graphics, 5Gb Ethernet and WIFI7

  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • South bridgeAMD X870
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel
  • 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X reaches 5.7 GHz max boost
  • 16+2+1 80 A power stages on 8-layer PCB for stable overclocking
  • Four M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support for fast storage
  • WiFi7 and 5 Gb Ethernet plus USB4 40 Gbps for high-speed connectivity
  • 256 GB DDR5 capacity with AEMP and EXPO profiles for easy memory tuning

AMD AM5 combo for AI workloads

This motherboard and CPU bundle pairs the ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The sixteen-core chip reaches 5.7 GHz maximum boost and provides thirty-two threads for heavy multitasking. It targets builders who need strong single-thread speed and high core counts for local AI inference, rendering or compilation. The board uses the AMD X870 chipset and AM5 socket to support Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs.

Sustained power delivery and thermals

The board implements a 16+2+1 phase design with 80A SPS power stages on an eight-layer PCB. Dual eight-pin ProCool connectors feed the VRM during long AVX or AI loads without throttling. AI Cooling II and AI Overclocking adjust fan curves and voltages in real time to keep temperatures stable. Four M.2 slots — two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 — maintain throughput for large model weights and scratch disks during extended sessions.

DDR5 limits and storage interface

Memory tops out at 256 GB across four 288-pin slots running dual-channel DDR5 with AMD EXPO, Intel XMP and ASUS AEMP profiles. The CPU officially supports DDR5-5600; higher speeds depend on silicon quality and board tuning. Storage uses four M.2 sockets and two SATA 6 Gb/s ports; the board does not expose additional PCIe lanes beyond the listed slots. USB4 at 40 Gbps and 20 Gbps USB-C with 30 W Power Delivery handle external arrays, while 5 Gb Ethernet and WiFi7 manage network traffic.

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Price $1,083.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO+R9 9950X
Processor
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO / Intel XMP / ASUS AEMP
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports2 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots4 x M.2 (Support PCIe 5.0 x4 & PCIe 4.0 x4)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipDepends on AMD Ryzen Series Processor with Integrated Graphics
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 5Gb
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe x16 slots2 x PCI Express x16
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x4
Rear panel ports2 x USB4 (40 Gbit/s) Type-C, 3 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type-A, 4 x USB 5 Gbit/s Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Wi-Fi module, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port, 3 x Audio jacks, 1 x BIOS FlashBack button, 1 x Clear CMOS button
Serial ports1
Video connectorsHDMI + 2 x USB Type-C
HDMI ports1 x HDMI port
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 ports3 x USB 3.1
USB 3.0 ports6 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports1 x USB 2.0
USB-C ports2 x USB Type-C port, with USB4 (40 Gbit/s) support
S/PDIF outputYes
Audio jacks3 Ports
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 + 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header + 3 x USB 2.0 headers
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
South bridgeAMD X870
LightingRGB

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Questions about this item

Does the bundle include a CPU cooler for the Ryzen 9 9950X?

The Ryzen 9 9950X is supplied without a cooler, so a compatible AM5 cooler must be purchased separately.

What memory speed does the motherboard support out of the box with this CPU?

The Ryzen 9 9950X officially supports DDR5-5600; the board also runs AMD EXPO, Intel XMP and ASUS AEMP profiles for higher speeds.

How many M.2 drives can be installed and which PCIe generations are available?

Four M.2 slots are provided, two wired for PCIe 5.0 x4 and two for PCIe 4.0 x4.

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