MSI
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
LGA1851 · Z890 · Wi-Fi 7 · USB4
91
/ 100
From $529
VS
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi wins by 2
ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi lands at 91 and ASRock X870E Taichi at 89. That puts MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi if…
- ✓Dual USB4 ports
- ✓Strong memory training
- ✓Solid BIOS
Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 91
vs 89 ASRock X870E Taichi
Score breakdown
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
91 vrm 92
features 94
bios 90
value 88
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi | ASRock X870E Taichi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870E |
| RAM slots | 4× DDR5-9000+ | — |
| PCIe | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Networking | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7 | — |
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
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: MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi vs ASRock X870E Taichi
Which is better, MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi or ASRock X870E Taichi? +
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +
At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Does MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 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.