| Spec | ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING | Z790 AORUS ELITE AX |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 | Intel Z790 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+33% |
| Max Memory Speed | 4,600 MHz | 7,600 MHz+39% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 4+50% |
| SATA Ports | 6 | 6 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 3 | 3 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 3 | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| LAN | 2500Mbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Price | ||
| Release Date | 2020-05-01 | 2022-10-01 |
