ASRock
ASRock B650M PG Riptide
AM5 · B650
82
/ 100
From $149
VS
NZXT N7 Z790 wins by 3
NZXT
NZXT N7 Z790
LGA1700 · Z790
85
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
NZXT N7 Z790 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock B650M PG Riptide lands at 82 and NZXT N7 Z790 at 85. That puts NZXT N7 Z790 ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 NZXT N7 Z790 if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASRock B650M PG Riptide 82
vs 85 NZXT N7 Z790
Score breakdown
ASRock B650M PG Riptide
82 vrm 82
features 80
bios 78
value 84
NZXT N7 Z790
85 vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock B650M PG Riptide | NZXT N7 Z790 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | B650 | Z790 |
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
NZXT N7 Z790
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 NZXT N7 Z790
Which is better, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or NZXT N7 Z790? +
NZXT N7 Z790 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 NZXT N7 Z790 worth the price? +
At $329, NZXT N7 Z790 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock B650M PG Riptide or NZXT N7 Z790 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.