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ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

LGA1851 · Z890

89
/ 100
From $499
VS
MSI MPG X870E Carbon wins by 1
MSI MPG X870E Carbon — AM5 · X870E
MSI

MSI MPG X870E Carbon

AM5 · X870E

90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

MSI MPG X870E Carbon takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E lands at 89 and MSI MPG X870E Carbon at 90. That puts MSI MPG X870E Carbon ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick MSI MPG X870E 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 Z890-E 89
vs
90 MSI MPG X870E Carbon

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
MSI MPG X870E Carbon
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E versus MSI MPG X870E Carbon — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E MSI MPG X870E Carbon
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

MSI MPG X870E 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 Z890-E vs MSI MPG X870E Carbon

Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or MSI MPG X870E Carbon? +

MSI MPG X870E Carbon scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 MSI MPG X870E Carbon worth the price? +

At $499, MSI MPG X870E Carbon delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or MSI MPG X870E 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.