ASUS has announced a new range of Z890 motherboards comprised of models from the five ROG Maximus, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, Prime, and ProArt series families. These motherboards thus seek to ensure that the building experience of a PC enthusiast elevates along with the performance of the new Intel® Core™ Ultra series two processors they were designed around. ASUS has included new improvements on its Z890 motherboards, more so for performance reasons while making them easier to assemble.
ASUS proposes improving the AI Advisor, an artificial intelligence-based build-a-center emo designed to make tasks easier and faster. The NPU Boost stands out by enabling overclocking of the integrated IPU, found in the new Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPU, significantly enhancing AI performance.
Otherwise, the ROG M.2 PowerBoost is a boon for adding connection avenues, giving more M.2 slots than has ever been for high-speed data storage. With the addition of Thunderbolt™ 5 and Wi-Fi 7, these motherboards become some of the best candidates for today’s PC builds.
Compatible Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) ASUS
The latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors utilise an 1851 socket, meaning users must buy an Intel 800 series motherboard to use it efficiently. Z890 motherboards that can accommodate overclocking will be particularly useful with overclockers as they can support a disaggregated onboard CPU with up to 24 cores.
Next-Generation Enhancements and Performance in AI Technology ASUS
Reaching a maximum theoretical performance of 13 tops and supporting VDLA, DP4A Intel Deep Learning Boost and GNA 3.5 AI Processing, NPU helps users experience AI know-how right after powering up from a slow start.
Further, by utilising the PU performance capabilities, the ASUS Z890 motherboards include NPU Boost, allowing users to overclock the NPU via the BIOS. This feature can potentially enhance AI task performance in any application by 24% more than the previous one, giving users more room to discover, create and develop new things.
