The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is the objective winner of this comparison, securing more individual specification victories across the evaluated fields. Its most significant advantage over the competition is its storage capacity, offering 50% more SATA ports for internal drive connectivity. While the ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI falls behind in total spec wins, it maintains a distinct edge in peripheral connectivity, providing a USB Type-C port that is 100% better in its specific configuration.

Users who prioritize extensive internal storage expansion should select the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX to take advantage of its superior SATA port count. Conversely, those who rely heavily on modern high-speed external peripherals will find the ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI to be the more suitable choice due to its significant advantage in USB Type-C connectivity. Your final decision should depend entirely on whether your build requires more internal drives or enhanced external interface capabilities.