ASUS PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI Review UK 2026

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The ASUS PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI sits in that tricky upper mid-range bracket where you're paying for proper VRMs and full chipset features, but you're not throwing money at RGB lighting zones and superficial branding. After about a month testing this board with various Ryzen 7000 chips, I can tell you exactly what works and what doesn't.

The X670E chipset is AMD's top-tier option, and it shows. You get the full feature set here, not the cut-down version.

The "E" in X670E matters. It means you get PCIe 5.0 for both the primary GPU slot and at least one M.2 slot. Standard X670 boards only guarantee PCIe 5.0 on the GPU slot. If you're planning to use upcoming PCIe 5.0 SSDs (and you should, given how fast they're getting), this distinction is important.

I tested this with a Ryzen 9 7950X running Cinebench R23 for two hours straight. The VRM heatsinks got warm but never uncomfortable to touch, and monitoring showed the power stages staying well under their thermal limits.

Tested with Ryzen 9 7950X running Cinebench R23 loop, Noctua NH-D15 cooler, 23°C ambient temperature. VRM temps are excellent for this power level. The M.2 heatsinks actually work, unlike some boards where they're just for show.

The heatsinks are substantial aluminium pieces with proper thermal pad contact. I've seen boards in this price bracket use tiny decorative heatsinks that do sod all. These are the real deal. The ProCool power connector is a nice touch too, providing better contact than standard 8-pin EPS connectors.

The BIOS isn't rubbish, but it's not brilliant either. It's the standard ASUS layout you've seen before, which means it's functional but a bit cluttered. Finding specific settings sometimes requires poking through multiple submenus.

EXPO (AMD's version of XMP) worked first try with my DDR5-6000 kit. That's more than I can say for some boards I've tested. The AI Overclocking feature gave me a modest 200MHz boost on my 7800X3D, which is about what I expected given that chip's limited headroom.

One annoyance: the BIOS takes about 8 seconds to POST on first boot. Not terrible, but noticeably slower than some competing boards. Subsequent boots are quicker once it's learned your hardware.

I tested with both a DDR5-6000 CL30 kit and a DDR5-6400 CL32 kit. Both ran at their rated speeds using EXPO profiles without any manual tweaking. The memory trace layout is solid, which matters more than most people realise. Poor trace design can limit your overclocking headroom or cause stability issues.

The board officially supports up to DDR5-6400, but I've seen reports of people pushing DDR5-7000+ with good chips and proper cooling. Your mileage will vary depending on your CPU's memory controller.

Four M.2 slots is plenty for most builds. Two of them support PCIe 5.0, which means you're ready for the next generation of SSDs. The other two run at PCIe 4.0, which is still faster than any current SATA drive.

You also get eight SATA ports, which is becoming rare on modern boards. If you've got a pile of old hard drives or SATA SSDs, they'll all fit. The ports are sensibly positioned along the board edge, not hidden under your GPU.

The USB layout is sensible. You get a fast 20Gbps Type-C port for external drives, plenty of 10Gbps ports for peripherals, and even some USB 2.0 ports for keyboards and mice (which don't need faster speeds anyway).

WiFi 6E is the Intel AX210 module, which is reliable. I got consistent speeds around 850Mbps on my WiFi 6 router. The 2.5GbE LAN port is Realtek, which works fine but isn't quite as low-latency as Intel's solution. For gaming, you won't notice the difference.

One feature worth mentioning: there's a USB4 header on the board for front panel connectivity. Most cases don't support this yet, but it's future-proofing for when they do.

The MSI TOMAHAWK has a slightly beefier VRM, but you're paying £40 more for that privilege. Unless you're doing extreme overclocking, the ASUS board's VRM is more than adequate.

The Gigabyte board saves you about £20-30 but only has one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot instead of two. If you're planning to run multiple Gen5 SSDs, that's a limitation. For most people, one Gen5 slot is plenty.

What sets the ASUS apart is build quality. The PCB feels solid, the heatsinks are properly mounted, and the component quality is consistent. I've seen too many boards where manufacturers cut corners on capacitors or use thin PCBs that flex when you install RAM.

The PCIe slot release mechanism works well too. Press the button and your GPU pops out without having to reach behind it. Sounds minor until you're trying to remove a massive three-slot card in a cramped case.

One minor gripe: the 24-pin ATX power connector is quite stiff. It took more force than I'd like to fully seat it. Once it's in, it's rock solid, but I was a bit nervous about flexing the PCB during installation.

The PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI costs less than ASUS's ROG boards but uses the same VRM components. You're essentially paying less by skipping the gaming branding, extra RGB zones, and premium audio codec. For most builders, those omissions don't matter.

Compared to B650 boards, you're paying more for the full X670E chipset, which gets you more PCIe lanes, more USB ports, and better overclocking support. Whether that's worth it depends on your needs. If you're just gaming with a single GPU and one SSD, a B650 board like the Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX will do the job for less money.

Skip it if you're on a tight budget and only gaming. A B650 board will save you money without sacrificing gaming performance. But if you're doing content creation, running VMs, or just want the best foundation for your build, the PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI delivers.