Asus Armoury Crate vs AI Suite: Which One is Better?

Armoury Crate helps you update your drivers and your BIOS

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asus armoury crate vs ai suite comparison guide

ASUS offers two primary software solutions for system optimization: Armoury Crate and AI Suite. While both provide system control features, they are designed for different purposes. In fact, it’s a bit like comparing apples and oranges. However, here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide which one suits your needs better.

Asus Armoury Crate vs AI suite

1. Overview

We can start by highlighting the main features of both apps to make it a bit clearer about their usage and what you might need them for.

FeatureASUS Armoury CrateASUS AI Suite
PurposeDesigned for gaming and RGB lighting controlFocused on system tuning, overclocking, and power management
Target UsersGamers, RGB enthusiasts, ASUS peripheral usersOverclockers, power users, and system tweakers
CompatibilityWorks with ASUS motherboards, GPUs, peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.)Primarily for ASUS motherboards
Main FeaturesRGB lighting, fan control, gaming mode, driver updatesOverclocking, voltage control, fan tuning, power efficiency
InterfaceModern, gaming-themed UIClassic, utility-based UI

So, while Armoury Crate is more for gaming needs and RGB bling, Asus AI Suite was designed for system tweaking and overclocking. Also, you should also know that Armoury Crate has Light and Full versions and the Full version also has some overclocking features as well.

2. Features comparison

CategoryASUS Armoury CrateASUS AI Suite
RGB Control✅ Yes (AURA Sync)❌ No
Fan Control✅ Yes (Fan Xpert)✅ Yes (Fan Xpert)
Overclocking✅ Yes (AI Overclocking on supported systems)✅ Yes (AI Overclocking, TurboV, Digi+ Power Control)
Power Optimization❌ No✅ Yes (EPU for energy saving)
Driver & BIOS Updates✅ Yes❌ No
Peripheral Management✅ Yes (for ASUS mice, keyboards, etc.)❌ No
Game Profile Management✅ Yes❌ No
System Monitoring✅ Yes✅ Yes
AI-Based Optimization✅ Yes (AI Overclocking, AI Cooling)✅ Yes (AI Overclocking, AI Tweaker)

So, Armoury Crate comes with AURA Sync for RGB control, and, more importantly, takes care of driver updates. In change, AI Suite comes with advanced overclocking options and EPU for energy conservation. As we’ve mentioned in the opening of this guide, the two software can’t really be compared because they are meant to complement each other.

4. Which one should you choose?

We recommend installing both if your system is compatible. If you’re a gamer, Armoury Crate will enhance your experience with dedicated customization. However, you should keep it even if you’re not a gamer because it takes care of driver updates which are extremely important for your system.

If you don’t need to overclock or tweak your system, you can live without Asus AI Suite. So, in conclusion, Asus Armoury Crate is useful for everyone while AI Suite is only dedicated to overclockers.

Of course, you may still test them both and see for yourself if you get any unforeseen benefits we might have missed. The software should come preinstalled on your compatible system, but you may also go to the Asus Support page, look for your device, and download the software from there.

We also have a comparison guide between Armoury Crate and G-Helper if you’re looking for more options. Let us know in the comments below if you want more detail.

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