ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi against MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi scores 15% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 typically costs $47 less.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 92 | 80 | 12 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 31.7 | 32.9 | 4%right |
| Typical price | $290 | $243 | $47right |
| Memory ceiling | 9200 MT/s | 7800 MT/s | 18%left |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 4 | 25%left |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | Z890 | Z790 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 9200 MT/s | 7800 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 4 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $290 | $243 |