ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASRock X870E Taichi wins by 2
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
AM5 · B650E
87
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
ASRock X870E Taichi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F at 87. That puts ASRock X870E Taichi ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs 87 ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
Score breakdown
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
87 vrm 87
features 85
bios 83
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock X870E Taichi | ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870E | B650E |
ASRock X870E Taichi
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 B650E-F
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 X870E Taichi vs ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F? +
ASRock X870E Taichi scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +
At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Is ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F worth the price? +
At $299, ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock X870E Taichi or ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F 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.