ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
LGA1851 · Z890
89
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ASRock X870E Taichi 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
ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs 89 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
Score breakdown
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock X870E Taichi | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X870E | Z890 |
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 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 X870E Taichi vs ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Z890-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock X870E Taichi 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.