ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II against MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II and MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi are level on spec score.
- The MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi typically costs $20 less.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 88 | 86 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 27.6 | 28.8 | 4%right |
| Typical price | $319 | $299 | $20right |
| Memory ceiling | 8000 MT/s | 9200 MT/s | 15%right |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 4 | 25%left |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Z790 | Z890 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 8000 MT/s | 9200 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 4 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $319 | $299 |