It appears that most reviewers are going to use the ROG ZENITH EXTREME motherboard from ASUS. This is the highest-end model for X399 Threadripper processors, but also the most expensive. Only three motherboards are currently available for sale, with more coming soon.

I made this comparison to give you some idea which motherboard has the best features. Some have LCD panels, some have five PCIe slots, others 10 Gigabit onboard LAN. I guess there’s a motherboard for everyone.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Motherboards Comparison ASUS X399 ROG ZENITH EXTREME VRM : ?-power phase ( air-cooled )

: ?-power phase ( ) Memory: 3600+ MHz (OC)

3600+ MHz (OC) PCIe x16 : 4x

: 4x PCIe x4 : 1x

: 1x PCIe x1 : 1x

: 1x M.2 : 1x + 2x on DIMM.2

: 1x + 2x on DIMM.2 LAN : 1x 1Gbit + 1x 10Gbit Pcie

: 1x 1Gbit + WIFI: 802.11AC, WIGIG: 802.11AD

Audio : 7.1 SupremeFX S1220 CODEC

: 7.1 SupremeFX S1220 CODEC SATA3 : 6x

: 6x USB : 13x 3.1, 2x 2.0

: 13x 3.1, 2x 2.0 Features: AURA RGB (4x pin LED), DIMM.2 Extenstion module, Livedash OLED screen, Backplate $549.99

GIGABYTE X399 AORUS GAMING 7 VRM : ?

: ? Memory: 3600+ MHz (OC)

3600+ MHz (OC) PCIe x16 : 5x

: M.2 : 3x

: 3x LAN : 1x 1Gbit

: 1x 1Gbit WIFI: 802.11AC

Audio : 7.1 Realtek ALC1220

: 7.1 Realtek ALC1220 SATA3 : 8x

: 8x USB : 11x 3.1, 4x 2.0

: 11x 3.1, 4x 2.0 Features: RGB Fusion (4x pin LED), gold-plated power connectors $389.99

MSI X399 GAMING CARBON AC VRM : 10+3 power phase

: Memory: 3600+ MHz (OC)

3600+ MHz (OC) PCIe x16 : 4x

: 4x PCIe x1 : 2x

: 2x M.2 : 3x

: 3x LAN : 1x 1Gbit

: 1x 1Gbit WIFI : 802.11AC

: 802.11AC Audio : 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF

: 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF SATA3 : 6x

: 6x USB : 15x 3.1, 6x 2.0

: 15x 3.1, 6x 2.0 Features: Mystic Light RGB, Exchangeable Covers $379.99



Amazon.com ASROCK X399 Fatal1ty Professional Gaming VRM : 11-power phase

: 11-power phase Memory: 3600+ MHz (OC)

3600+ MHz (OC) PCIe x16 : 4x

: 4x PCIe x1 : 1x

: 1x M.2 : 3x

: 3x LAN : 2x 1Gbit + 1x 10Gbit

: 2x 1Gbit + Audio : 7.1 Realtek ALC1220

: 7.1 Realtek ALC1220 SATA3 : 8x

: 8x USB : 2x 3.1 + 12x 3.0

: 2x 3.1 + 12x 3.0 Features: RGB LED, Biosflashback $439.99



Newegg.com ASROCK X399 TAICHI VRM : 11-Phase

: 11-Phase Memory: 3600+ MHz (OC)

3600+ MHz (OC) PCIe x16 : 4x

: 4x PCIe x1 : 1x

: 1x M.2 : 3x

: 3x LAN : 2x 1Gbit

: 2x 1Gbit Audio : 7.1 Realtek ALC1220

: 7.1 Realtek ALC1220 SATA3 : 8x

: 8x USB : 2x 3.1 + 12x 3.0

: 2x 3.1 + 12x 3.0 Features: RGB LED, Biosflashback $339.99



Newegg.com ASUS X399 PRIME-A VRM : ?

: ? Memory: 3600+ MHz (OC)

3600+ MHz (OC) PCIe x16 : 4x

: 4x PCIe x4 : 1x

: 1x PCIe x1 : 1x

: 1x M.2 : 2x

: 2x LAN : 1x 1Gbit

: 1x 1Gbit Audio : 7.1 Realtek ALC1220

: 7.1 Realtek ALC1220 SATA3 : 6x

: 6x USB : 13x 3.1 + 4x 2.0

: 13x 3.1 + 4x 2.0 Features: AURA RGB LED $350

ASUS ROG STIRX X399-E No picture yet VRM : ?

: ? Memory: 3600+ MHz (OC)

3600+ MHz (OC) PCIe x16 : 4x

: 4x PCIe x4 : 1x

: 1x PCIe x1 : 1x

: 1x M.2 : 2x

: 2x LAN : 1x 1Gbit

: 1x 1Gbit WIFI: 802.11AC

Audio : 7.1 SupremeFX S1220 CODEC

: 7.1 SupremeFX S1220 CODEC SATA3 : 6x

: 6x USB : 15x 3.1 + 4x 2.0

: 15x 3.1 + 4x 2.0 Features: AURA RGB LED GIGABYTE X399 DESIGNARE EX-CF No info yet

First Ryzen Threadripper processors are also available for preorder (shipping on August 10th):



