ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi against MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi
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 7% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi typically costs $50 less.
- Per dollar, the MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi is the better buy: 28.8 points per $100 against 26.4.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 92 | 86 | 6 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 26.4 | 28.8 | 9%right |
| Typical price | $349 | $299 | $50right |
| Memory ceiling | 9200 MT/s | 9200 MT/s | level |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 4 | 25%left |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Z890 | Z890 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 9200 MT/s | 9200 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 4 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $349 | $299 |