The ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI wins in 10 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (300% better).
ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 25% better).
Recommendation
Choose ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially max memory.
Choose ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI | ASUSROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B650E | Z890 |
| Form Factor | Mini ITX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 2 | 4+100% |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | |
| 256 GB+300% |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,400 MHz | 8,600 MHz+34% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 5+150% |
| SATA Ports | 2 | 4+100% |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 2+100% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 2+100% |
| USB Type-A | 5 | 8+60% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+8% |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 | Realtek ALC4082 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 10+2 | 16+1+2+58% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $300−25% | $400 |
| Release Date | Oct 2022 | Oct 2024 |
