ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi against MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi and MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi are level on spec score.
- The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi typically costs $50 less.
- Per dollar, the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is the better buy: 26.4 points per $100 against 23.1.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 92 | 92 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 26.4 | 23.1 | 14%left |
| Typical price | $349 | $399 | $50left |
| Memory ceiling | 9200 MT/s | 8400 MT/s | 10%left |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 4 | 25%left |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870E |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 9200 MT/s | 8400 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 | $399 |
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