The MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX wins in 7 out of 14 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is LAN (300% better).
Z790 AORUS ELITE AX wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 60% better).
Recommendation
Choose MEG X870E ACE MAX if you want the best overall performance — especially lan.
Choose Z790 AORUS ELITE AX if msrp matters more to you.
