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ASRock X870E Taichi — AM5 · X870E
ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi

AM5 · X870E

89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASRock X870E Taichi wins by 1
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — LGA1851 · Z890
Gigabyte

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

LGA1851 · Z890

88
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

ASRock X870E Taichi takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master at 88. That puts ASRock X870E Taichi ahead by 1 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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master if…

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

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

VRM quality

Tie

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

BIOS

Tie

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

ASRock X870E Taichi

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASRock X870E Taichi more score per dollar ($499 vs $599).

ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs
88 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Score breakdown

ASRock X870E Taichi
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88
vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock X870E Taichi versus Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock X870E Taichi Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
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

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

ASRock X870E Taichi scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +

At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 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 the better value, ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

ASRock X870E Taichi — more score per dollar ($499 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.