The ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is the objective winner of this comparison, securing more individual specification victories than the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E APEX. The most impactful advantage held by the ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is its memory slot configuration, which offers a 100% improvement over the alternative. While the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E APEX maintains a lead in memory speed, the superior slot capacity makes the ASRock board the more versatile option across the majority of measured categories.

Users prioritizing maximum system memory capacity should choose the ASRock X870E Nova WiFi to take advantage of its doubled slot count. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E APEX is the better selection for enthusiasts who specifically require the 17% higher maximum memory speed provided by its architecture. Selecting between these two motherboards depends entirely on whether your build requirements favor the total volume of installed memory or the raw frequency capabilities of the memory modules.