NZXT
NZXT N7 Z790
LGA1700 · Z790
85
/ 100
From $329
VS
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master wins by 3
Gigabyte
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
LGA1851 · Z890
88
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT N7 Z790 lands at 85 and Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master at 88. That puts Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NZXT N7 Z790 if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
NZXT N7 Z790 85
vs 88 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Score breakdown
NZXT N7 Z790
85 vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88 vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT N7 Z790 | Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Z790 | Z890 |
NZXT N7 Z790
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
FAQ: NZXT N7 Z790 vs Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Which is better, NZXT N7 Z790 or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NZXT N7 Z790 worth the price? +
At $329, NZXT N7 Z790 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.
Is Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +
At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.
Does NZXT N7 Z790 or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 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.