ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
AM5 · X670E
90
/ 100
From $499
VS
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi wins by 1
MSI
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
LGA1851 · Z890 · Wi-Fi 7 · USB4
91
/ 100
From $529
Specdex verdict
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E lands at 90 and MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi at 91. That puts MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 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 WiFi if…
- ✓Dual USB4 ports
- ✓Strong memory training
- ✓Solid BIOS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 90
vs 91 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
91 vrm 92
features 94
bios 90
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E | MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X670E | Z890 |
| RAM slots | — | 4× DDR5-9000+ |
| PCIe | — | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Networking | — | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7 |
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 WiFi
Pros
- +Dual USB4 ports
- +Strong memory training
- +Solid BIOS
Cons
- −Only 2.5 GbE
- −Heat spreader fit issues
- −Audio codec dated
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E vs MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E or MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi? +
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 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 WiFi worth the price? +
At $529, MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in features.
Does ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E or MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 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.