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ATX motherboard in grey and black with large VRM heatsinks, CPU installed, boxed together

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI Intel motherboard & Core Ultra 5 245K CPU Combo

SKU CH-VKCN-22Z9V

A Z890 ATX motherboard paired with a Core Ultra 5 245K processor, delivering 16+1+2+1 80A power stages, DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 slots, four M.2 sockets, Thunderbolt 4.

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

Model TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

CPU +Ultra 5 245K

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 5 245K processor
  • Robust 16+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages deliver stable CPU power
  • Optimised thermal design with large VRM heatsinks and M.2 cooling
  • High-speed connectivity via Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C and Wi-Fi 7
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9066 MT/s across four 288-pin slots

Ready for Advanced AI PCs

This combo pairs an ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 5 245K processor. The board uses the LGA 1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset to support Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs. It targets builders who want a platform prepared for demanding AI workloads and high-speed connectivity.

PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 limits

The board provides one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics or add-in cards. Memory tops out at 256 GB across four DDR5 slots with dual-channel architecture and XMP support. Storage includes one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Networking reaches 2.5 Gbps wired and Wi-Fi 7 wireless.

Robust power and thermal design

The 16+1+2+1 80 A DrMOS power stages, ProCool connectors, eight-layer PCB, alloy chokes and durable capacitors deliver stable power for the 125 W CPU. Large VRM heatsinks, dedicated M.2 and PCH heatsinks, and hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II keep temperatures in check. Connectivity adds a Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port, a front-panel USB 20 Gbps Type-C port and a Thunderbolt (USB4) header.

How it compares

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Price $627.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 5 245K
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
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
Size & build
Form factorATX
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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Questions about this item

Which CPU is included in this combo?

The bundle contains the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K processor with 24MB L3 cache and 26MB L2 cache, built on a 3nm process with a 125W base power.

What memory speeds can I expect once the system is running?

The board supports DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s when overclocked via XMP or ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II across four slots in dual-channel mode.

What does the Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port actually cap in practice?

The rear Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port delivers up to 20Gbps bandwidth for data and display, while a Thunderbolt USB4 header is also available for front-panel expansion.

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