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ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E — AM5 · X670E
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

AM5 · X670E

90
/ 100
From $499
VS
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon wins by 1
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon — LGA1851 · Z890
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, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E lands at 90 and MSI MPG Z890 Carbon at 91. That puts MSI MPG Z890 Carbon ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 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
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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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 90
vs
91 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon
91
vrm 91
features 89
bios 87
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E versus MSI MPG Z890 Carbon — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E MSI MPG Z890 Carbon
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
X670E
Z890

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

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: ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E vs MSI MPG Z890 Carbon

Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E or MSI MPG Z890 Carbon? +

MSI MPG Z890 Carbon scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E worth the price? +

At $499, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 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.