ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX Motherboard vs ASRock WRX80 Creator Motherboard
Both boards are WRX80 extended-ATX platforms for Threadripper PRO, so the choice comes down to price and networking. The ASRock WRX80 Creator is $849.48 at anafrashop.com as of November 3, while the ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI is $1,189.99 at Pondesk as of November 3. Buy the ASRock if you want the same socket and 8 memory slots for about $340 less. Buy the ASUS if you need dual 10G Ethernet, out-of-band remote management or seven PCIe 4.0 x16 slots.
Today the ASRock WRX80 Creator Motherboard costs $340.51 less at its best price.
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ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX Motherboard
Choose the ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI if you need dual Intel X550 10 Gigabit Ethernet, an ASMB9-iKVM baseboard controller for remote management, or seven PCIe 4.0 x16 slots for a multi-GPU workstation.
- Dual 10G Ethernet and WiFi 6 built in, so no add-in network card is needed.
- ASMB9-iKVM lets you manage the machine remotely, useful for a headless workstation.
- Seven PCIe 4.0 x16 slots plus three M.2 and two U.2 cover heavy GPU and storage builds.
What separates them
| ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX Motherboard | ASRock WRX80 Creator Motherboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Price as of November 3 | $1,189.99 at Pondesk | $849.48 at anafrashop.com |
| Socket and chipset | AMD WRX80, socket SP3 for Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 WX | AMD WRX80, sWRX8 |
| Memory slots and maximum | 8 DDR4 slots, ECC supported, up to 2 TB | 8 DDR4 slots, ECC supported, up to 2048 GB |
| PCIe expansion | 7 x PCIe 4.0 x16 with SafeSlot, SLI support | Multi-card support listed as AMD 4-way CrossFireX |
| Wired networking | Intel X550 dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Not specified in the listed specs |
| Remote management | ASMB9-iKVM baseboard management controller | Not listed |
| Wireless | Intel WiFi 6 AX200, up to 2.4 Gbps |
Price history
- ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX Motherboard: lowest $1,189.99 on Nov 3 at Pondesk.
- ASRock WRX80 Creator Motherboard: lowest $849.48 on Nov 3 at anafrashop.com.
Prices at every store
ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX Motherboard
- PondeskNew
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$1,189.99Observed at 8:52 AM - Newegg.comRefurbished
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$1,349.99Free shippingObserved at 8:04 AM - eBayPre-owned
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$1,350.00+ $180.00 shippingObserved at 8:04 AM - AeonflyNew
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$3,449.90Observed at 10:03 AM
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Specs compared
| Spec | ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX Motherboard | ASRock WRX80 Creator Motherboard |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX | Extended ATX |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| Expansion Slot | PCI Express | — |
| Chipset | AMD | — |
| External Ports | Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, USB | — |
| Multiple GPU Support | SLI | — |
| Number Of Memory Slots | 8 Memory Slots | — |
| Maximum RAM | 10 GB Max RAM | — |
| Motherboard Socket Type | — | sWRX8 |
What reviewers say
ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX Motherboard
Reviewers treat this as a high-end workstation board for professional and extreme builds, citing expansion, memory support and USB connectivity. Complaints center on missing RGB headers, wanting one more USB header, and a report of a unit arriving with a damaged CPU socket that would not POST.
- Capable high-end workstation performance
- Supports very large memory capacities
- Many USB connectors
- Good value for the money in its class
- No ARGB or RGB headers
- Wants one more USB 2.0/3.0 header
- One unit arrived with a damaged CPU socket and Q-Code 00, no POST
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a multi-GPU workstation?
- The ASUS. It lists seven PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with SafeSlot reinforcement and SLI support. The ASRock lists 4-way CrossFireX but no slot count.
- Do both support the same CPUs?
- Yes. Both use the AMD WRX80 chipset and the sWRX8/SP3 socket for Ryzen Threadripper PRO, so the same processors fit either board.
- Is the ASUS worth the extra money?
- Only if you need dual 10G Ethernet, WiFi 6 or the ASMB9-iKVM remote management chip. If you do not, the ASRock saves about $340 as of November 3.
- How much RAM can each take?
- Both have eight DDR4 slots with ECC support and a 2 TB (2048 GB) maximum, running in 8-channel mode.
- Which has better networking?
- The ASUS, with dual Intel X550 10 Gigabit Ethernet and an Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module. The ASRock's listed specs do not name a wired or wireless controller.
- Which lasts longer?
- Neither has a published lifespan. Both are premium WRX80 boards; the ASUS adds a BMC and more slots, which is more to fail but also more to use.
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