Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
ASRock B650M PG Riptide — AM5 · B650
ASRock

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

AM5 · B650

82
/ 100
From $149
VS
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E wins by 7
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

LGA1851 · Z890

89
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock B650M PG Riptide lands at 82 and ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASRock B650M PG Riptide if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E leads on vrm (89 vs 82).

Features

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E leads on features (87 vs 80).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E leads on bios (85 vs 78).

Value for money

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASRock B650M PG Riptide more score per dollar ($149 vs $499).

ASRock B650M PG Riptide 82
vs
89 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Score breakdown

ASRock B650M PG Riptide
82
vrm 82
features 80
bios 78
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock B650M PG Riptide versus ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock B650M PG Riptide ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
B650
Z890

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

FAQ: ASRock B650M PG Riptide vs ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Which is better, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASRock B650M PG Riptide worth the price? +

At $149, ASRock B650M PG Riptide delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Is ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E worth the price? +

At $499, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for VRM quality, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — leads on vrm (89 vs 82). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — leads on features (87 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.