The ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI wins in 4 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is VRM Phases (27% better).
MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 2 specs (PCIe x1 Slots: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially vrm phases.
Choose MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI if pcie x1 slots matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI | MSIMAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Z890 | B860 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 8,600 MHz+2% | 8,400 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 5+25% | 4 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 1+100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 2 | 2 |
| USB Type-A | 8+14% | 7 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 16+1+2+27% | 12+2+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $400 | $230−42% |
| Release Date | Oct 2024 | Jan 2025 |
