The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is the objective winner of this comparison, securing more individual specification victories than its competitor. While both boards share many identical features, the primary advantage of the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is its superior storage connectivity, offering 50% more SATA ports than the alternative. This makes it the more capable option for users who prioritize high-capacity internal storage configurations and require additional physical connections for hard drives or SSDs.

The ASRock B650E PG Riptide WiFi is the better choice for users who specifically require more expansion card connectivity, as it provides 100% more PCIe x1 slots than the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX. Those who need to populate their system with multiple specialized add-in cards should prioritize the ASRock B650E PG Riptide WiFi. Conversely, the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX remains the preferred selection for builders focused on maximizing their total number of SATA-based storage devices.