Asus ROG Crosshair 2006: 20 Jahre ROG im Test

Fast-forward to today, and in the lab is the limited edition ROG Crosshair 2006 ( $799.99 ). On it, we clearly see the retro-inspired aesthetic has made its way to a motherboard with modern underpinnings – a "restomod" if you will. We see the copper-colored heatsink (not made of copper) for the VRMs, M.2, and chipset.

The large plate-style M.2 heatsink on the bottom half brings back the original ROG symbol, and the company brought back the blue and white accents on the DRAM and PCIe slots, as well as the SATA connectors and some ports along the bottom edge.

The design isn't what we are used to these days, with many boards adopting a monochromatic look, but it has grown on me since we first saw it. When you have it in your hands, you'll realize that the images don't do it justice.

Technik und Auswirkungen

If you were an enthusiast back then, the board really hits you in the feels and takes you back to a simpler time of overclocking, when gains were much more significant, and AI was more of a concept in a movie than a reality. Outside of the throwback aesthetic, there's high-end hardware underneath.

In fact, it's based on the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero we reviewed earlier in 2026 that eceived 4/5 stars, and is a "...compelling premium choice for high-end builds." Hardware-wise, this board is nearly identical and packed with premium features.

You get five M.2 sockets (two PCIe 5.0), fast networking with 10 GbE and 5 GbE ports and Wi-Fi 7, a robust power delivery solution with 24 total phases and 110A MOSFETs, five USB Type-C ports on the rear IO (including two USB4/40 Gbps), and a flagship-class audio solution.

Technik und Auswirkungen

Asus crams in several software features, like its AI (Overclocking, Cooling II, Networking II, Cacheboost, Advisor), EZ PC DIY features, and an updated BIOS, cementing the Crosshair 2006 as a well-rounded premium mid-range solution.

Performance testing went as expected and was quite similar to the Dark Hero; in fact, even with a newer BIOS and AGESA, a couple of benchmarks scored the same. Overall, it performed well across most of our tests.

It was competent at gaming and also above average at most productivity tests (as we'll see in detail later), so there's nothing to worry about in terms of performance. Below, we'll examine the Crosshair 2006's performance and other features to determine whether it deserves a spot on our list of the best motherboards.

Technischer Hintergrund

But before we test results and discuss details, here are the specifications from Asus' website: (2) USB4 Type-C DisplayPort (1) HDMI (v2.1) (2) USB 4 (40 Gbps) Type-C (3) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C (1) v5.0 (x16, x8/x8) (1) v5.0 (x8 or 3.0 ×4) (4) DDR5-9600(OC), 256GB Capacity 8600+MT/s(OC)**/8200+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 9000 Series 9600+MT/s(OC)**/9200+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 8000 Series 8000+MT/s(OC)**/8000+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 7000 Series (2) PCIe 5.0 ×4 (128 Gbps) PCIe (up to 110/80 mm) (2) PCIe 4.0 ×4 (64 Gbps) PCIe (up to 80 mm) (1) PCIe 4.0 ×2 (32 Gbps) PCIe (up to 30 mm) Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 (2) SATA3 6 Gbps Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 (through native ports only) (1) USB v3.2 Gen 2 ×2 (20 Gbps) Type-C (up to 60W PD/QC4+) (1) USB v3.2 Gen 2 ×2 (20 Gbps) Type-C (2) USB v3.2 Gen 2 (5 Gbps) (3) USB v2.0 (480 Mbps) (7) 4-Pin (Accepts PWM and DC) (1) W_PUMP+ headers (4-pin) (1) AIO Q-Connector (1) 6-pin ARGB Gen2 header supports ARGB Gen2 headers (2) 3-pin ARGB Gen2 headers (1) Debug LED (1) Digi-Debug LED (1) Memory Detection LED (1) EZ LED Control Switch BCLK/Flexkey/Retry buttons PCIe mode switches (1) Realtek 8127 (10 GbE) (1) Realtek 8126 (5 GbE) Mediatek MT7927 Wi-Fi 7

320 MHz, 6 GHz, 5.8 GHz, BT 5.4 ROG Supreme FX (ALC4082) + ESS9219 Quad DAC, LED illuminated audio jacks Inside the retail packaging, the Crosshair 2006 comes with several accessories, though fewer than the Dark Hero it's based on. You get the typical collection of cables, antennas, and guides, but Asus does not include the ROG Assistant fan for cooling the memory or the DDR5 fan holder (nor the ROG VIP card or bottle opener). We've listed everything inside the box below: