ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI Motherboard
The ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® processors and enhances them with durable components, robust power delivery, and game-ready features. Engineered with military-grade TUF components, an upgraded 16(60A) + 1(60A) + 1 power stage architecture, and comprehensive cooling, this motherboard delivers sustained performance for extended gaming sessions and demanding workloads.
Supporting Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, it is optimized for DDR5 memory speeds up to 7200+ MT/s with ASUS AEMP II and OptiMem II technology, ensuring stable overclocking and performance efficiency.
Connectivity is future-proof with PCIe® 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, front-panel Type-C® header, WiFi 6E, and Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, delivering blazing-fast transfer rates and ultra-stable networking.
Smart AI utilities like AI Cooling II and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation intelligently balance thermals, acoustics, and sound clarity. For builders, PCIe Q-Release, Q-LED, Q-DIMM, and M.2 Q-Latch make installation seamless.
TUF’s signature design language — including geometric patterns and a bold embossed nameplate — embodies reliability and strength. Backed by ASUS Armoury Crate, Aura Sync RGB, and TUF Protection, this motherboard is built to perform and endure, offering a stable foundation for gaming, content creation, and AI-driven computing.
Features
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Supports Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th & 12th Gen processors (LGA1700 socket)
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Intel® Z790 chipset with advanced AI PC readiness
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16(60A)+1(60A)+1 power stage design with enlarged VRM heatsinks
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DDR5 7200+ MT/s (OC) memory support with AEMP II and OptiMem II
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PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for next-gen GPUs
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4× M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA) + 4× SATA 6Gb/s ports
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WiFi 6E and Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard
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USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, front-panel Type-C®, and Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
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AI Cooling II and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
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Aura Sync RGB, 3× Gen2 ARGB headers, and 1× Aura RGB header
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TUF-grade reliability: Stainless-steel back I/O, ESD Guards, SafeSlot, Digi+ VRM
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Easy DIY features: PCIe Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, SafeDIMM, Q-LED indicators
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Armoury Crate software for centralized system control
Specifications
| Categories | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI |
| CPU Support | Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 14th / 13th / 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® Processors |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| Power Design | 16(60A) + 1(60A) + 1 Power Stages |
| Memory | 4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 192GB, 7200(OC) MT/s, Dual Channel, OptiMem II, AEMP II |
| Expansion Slots | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (SafeSlot), 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1× PCIe 4.0 x4, 2× PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Storage | 4× M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) + 4× SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| Networking | Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet (TUF LANGuard), WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| USB (Rear I/O) | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2× Type-A, 1× Type-C®), 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) |
| USB (Front Panel) | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (2 ports), 2× USB 2.0 headers (4 ports) |
| Graphics Output | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60Hz), 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) |
| Audio | Realtek® S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio Codec, DTS® Audio Processing, Premium Audio Capacitors |
| Cooling | Enlarged VRM heatsinks, chipset and M.2 heatsinks, 1× CPU fan header, 1× AIO pump header, 4× chassis fan headers |
| RGB Lighting | 3× Addressable Gen2 RGB headers, 1× Aura RGB header |
| Internal I/O | Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header, COM port, TPM, Clear CMOS, Q-LED indicators |
| Special Features | AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, Armoury Crate, Fan Xpert 4, Aura Sync RGB, SafeSlot, Q-Design |
| TUF Protection | DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, TUF LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, Stainless Steel I/O |
| BIOS | 192Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Software | Armoury Crate, AI Suite 3, TUF Gaming CPU-Z, DTS Audio, MyASUS, Norton 360 for Gamers, WinRAR |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) |
| Operating System | Windows® 11 / Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Accessories | 2× SATA cables, 1× WiFi moving antenna, 2× M.2 rubber packages, 1× M.2 screw kit, TUF sticker, certification card, user guide |






















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