ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE
The current ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
ASUS · MOBO · LGA1700
Retailer photo of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE (ATX). View this offer in Where to buy
Works well for: Gaming Build
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
- Memory
- DDR5 · 2 slots
- M.2 slots
- 5
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt CAD 1442 the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE is priced in line with its CAD 1442 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE (ATX) | Newegg | New | CAD 1,442 | 10 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCOREMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#295 of 698 graded motherboards
- #292 ASUSASUS 90MB1D20-M0AAY0 74
- #293 ASUSASUS PRIME Z790-V AX 74
- #294 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX 74
- #295 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 74
- #296 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO 74
- #297 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA 74
- #298 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 74
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#661 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #658 ASUSASUS STRIX B360-F GAMING 10
- #659 MSIMSI X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC 10
- #660 ASRockAsRock X870E TAICHI White 10
- #661 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 10
- #662 MSIMSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II 10
- #663 GigabyteGigabyte X870E AORUS XTREME AI TOP 10
- #664 ASRockASRock X570D4U 10
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#169 of 680 graded motherboards
- #166 GigabyteGigabyte X870M A ELITE WIFI7 90
- #167 MSIMSI PRO X870-P WIFI 90
- #168 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 90
- #169 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 90
- #170 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI 90
- #171 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI 90
- #172 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI 90
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#661 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #658 MSIMSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II 10
- #659 MSIMSI H310M PRO-VDH PLUS 10
- #660 GigabyteGigabyte X870E AORUS XTREME AI TOP 10
- #661 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 10
- #662 MSIMSI PRO B850M-B GEN4 10
- #663 ASUSASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula 10
- #664 ASUSASUS PRIME H510M-E 10
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#461 of 687 graded motherboards
- #458 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B460-G GAMING 54
- #459 ASUSASUS PRIME B560M-A 54
- #460 ASRockASRock H670M Pro RS 54
- #461 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 54
- #462 MSIMSI MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI 53
- #463 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS WIFI 53
- #464 MSIMSI MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI 53
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#612 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #609 MSIMSI PRO-H610M-E-DDR4 34
- #610 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING WIFI 33
- #611 ASUSASUS PRIME B760M-R D4 33
- #612 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 33
- #613 GigabyteGigabyte Z370P D3 33
- #614 GigabyteGigabyte Z790I AORUS ULTRA 33
- #615 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AORUS XTREME AI TOP 33
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#373 of 698 graded motherboards
- #370 MSIMSI X870E GAMING PLUS WIFI 53
- #371 ASUSASUS MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 53
- #372 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 53
- #373 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 53
- #374 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA 53
- #375 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 53
- #376 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II 53
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#678 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #675 ASRockAsRock X870E TAICHI White 9
- #676 ASUSASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME 9
- #677 GigabyteGigabyte X299 UD4 Pro 9
- #678 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 9
- #679 MSIMSI Z370 GODLIKE GAMING 9
- #680 MSIMSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX 9
- #681 ASUSASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula 9
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value10 | Higher capability MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI 25 +34% capability · -79% price | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF 70 +4% capability · -86% price |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeA Value10 | Higher capability MSI PRO B650-P WIFI S 50 +11% capability · -77% price | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF B 72 -7% capability · -86% price |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeD Value33 | Higher capability ASUS 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0 S 58 +85% capability · -34% price | Higher Value with current priorities ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI C 97 +40% capability |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeD Value9 | Higher capability Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX S 45 +88% capability · -82% price | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI C 100 +33% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallycompeting products deliver so much more per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF holds Relative Value 70 against its 10 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 200
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming Build specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming Build per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF holds Relative Value 72 against its 10 for Gaming Build, at CAD 200
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Workstation is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Workstation, but A for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades D there; ASUS 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0 grades S at CAD 950
- You want strong value for Workstation specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Workstation per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI holds Relative Value 97 against its 33 for Workstation. Check on Amazon.
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Small-Case Fit, but A for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades D there; Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX grades S at CAD 265
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small-Case Fit per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 100 against its 9 for Small-Case Fit. Check on Amazon.
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming Build
Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 5
- SATA ports
- 4
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 2
- USB ports
- 5
- USB Type-C
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4
- Ethernet
- 2.5 Gb/s
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Features
- Fan headers
- 5
- RAID
- Yes
- ARGB headers
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Manufacturer part number
- ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-08–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
LGA 1700
Takes LGA 1700 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
ATX
ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR5 · 2 slots · up to 96 GB
Takes DDR5 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #295 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 109. ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE offers A-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #169 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 109. ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE offers D-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #461 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 109. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE offers D-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #373 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 109. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
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Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 · formula mobo-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.