ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II against Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II scores 5% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 typically costs $60 less.
- Per dollar, the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 is the better buy: 32.4 points per $100 against 27.6.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II | Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 88 | 84 | 4 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 27.6 | 32.4 | 17%right |
| Typical price | $319 | $259 | $60right |
| Memory ceiling | 8000 MT/s | 8200 MT/s | 2%right |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 3 | 67%left |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II | Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z790 | X870 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 8000 MT/s | 8200 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 3 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | Gigabyte |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $319 | $259 |