A relentless focus on overclocking makes the Maximus Apex Z790 a dream for upper-echelon enthusiasts.
 

Bountiful power delivery and similarly capable cooling stack the odds in your favor for reaching 6 GHz and higher with the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors. PCB trace optimizations allow DDR5 memory to strut timings and frequencies far beyond the capabilities of 4-DIMM-slot designs. A plethora of quality-of-life features and controls afforded by onboard components and software utilities make it all readily accessible for users of all stripes. Get ready for the highest performance numbers… ever.

• AI Overclocking – Effortless performance boost
• AI Cooling II – One-click fan tuning
• Gen 5 Support – x2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
• PCIE 5.0 M.2 – Provides a PCIe 5.0 slot and large heatsink
• ROG DIMM.2 – Adds x2 M.2 slots in a DIY-friendly shell
• 24 + 0 Power Stages
• DDR5 8000+ MT/s, AEMP II, XMP
• WiFi 6E