ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
LGA1851 · Z890
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E lands at 89 and ASRock X870E Taichi at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 89
vs 89 ASRock X870E Taichi
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E | ASRock X870E Taichi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870E |
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
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
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E vs ASRock X870E Taichi
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or ASRock X870E Taichi? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +
At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or ASRock X870E Taichi 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.