The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING wins in 7 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is SATA Ports (200% better).
B760I AORUS PRO DDR5 wins in 3 specs (Max Memory Speed: 65% better).
Recommendation
Choose ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING if you want the best overall performance — especially sata ports.
Choose B760I AORUS PRO DDR5 if max memory speed matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING | GigabyteB760I AORUS PRO DDR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | Z490 | B760 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Mini ITX |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 4 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4+100% | 2 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB | |
| 96 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 4,600 MHz | 7,600 MHz+65% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Ports | 6+200% | 2 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 3+200% | 1 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 3+100% | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 1 |
| USB Type-A | 8+60% | 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E+8% |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220 | Realtek ALC897 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 14+2+60% | 8+1+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $300 | $200−33% |
| Release Date | May 2020 | Mar 2023 |
