ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon wins by 2
MSI
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon
LGA1851 · Z890
91
/ 100
From $529
Specdex verdict
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and MSI MPG Z890 Carbon at 91. That puts MSI MPG Z890 Carbon 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 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs 91 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon
Score breakdown
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon
91 vrm 91
features 89
bios 87
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock X870E Taichi | MSI MPG Z890 Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon
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 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon
Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or MSI MPG Z890 Carbon? +
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon scores 91 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 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon worth the price? +
At $529, MSI MPG Z890 Carbon delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock X870E Taichi or MSI MPG Z890 Carbon 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.