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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 4
NZXT N7 Z790 — LGA1700 · Z790
NZXT

NZXT N7 Z790

LGA1700 · Z790

85
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

ASRock X870E Taichi takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and NZXT N7 Z790 at 85. That puts ASRock X870E Taichi ahead by 4 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 NZXT N7 Z790 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

ASRock X870E Taichi

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASRock X870E Taichi leads on vrm (89 vs 85).

Features

ASRock X870E Taichi

Compared on the features sub-score

ASRock X870E Taichi leads on features (87 vs 83).

BIOS

ASRock X870E Taichi

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASRock X870E Taichi leads on bios (85 vs 81).

Value for money

NZXT N7 Z790

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

NZXT N7 Z790 more score per dollar ($329 vs $499).

ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs
85 NZXT N7 Z790

Score breakdown

ASRock X870E Taichi
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
NZXT N7 Z790
85
vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock X870E Taichi versus NZXT N7 Z790 — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock X870E Taichi NZXT N7 Z790
Socket
AM5
LGA1700
Chipset
X870E
Z790

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

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 X870E Taichi vs NZXT N7 Z790

Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or NZXT N7 Z790? +

ASRock X870E Taichi scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 NZXT N7 Z790 worth the price? +

At $329, NZXT N7 Z790 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock X870E Taichi 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.

Which is better for VRM quality, ASRock X870E Taichi or NZXT N7 Z790? +

ASRock X870E Taichi — leads on vrm (89 vs 85). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock X870E Taichi or NZXT N7 Z790? +

ASRock X870E Taichi — leads on features (87 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.