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ASRock Z890 Pro RS vs GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
Product A: ASRock
53 of 78 known
MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
ASRock Z890 Riptide WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7
ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
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MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
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ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7
ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFIProduct B: GIGABYTE
65 of 78 known
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
ASRock Z890 Riptide WiFi
ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WiFi
GIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
ASRock Z890 Riptide WiFi
ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WiFi
GIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI730 of 70 fields differ
- 20 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 2B: 1ASRock has 1 more.
- Fan headersA: 8B: 6ASRock has 2 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 9B: 10GIGABYTE has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AASRock: 244 × 305 mm
- BGIGABYTE: 244 × 305 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
3 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
47193318645077Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026Shopro.lt lists EAN 4719331864507 for model Z890 A ELITE WIFI7.8Retailer pageox.ee/est/product/3151985Read 14 October 2026OX.ee lists EAN 4719331864507 for product code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7. The same shop lists other EANs for the PLUS and ICE models.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Board revision
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Platform
0 of 4 differ
CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
CPU overclocking
Board
0 of 5 differ
Form factor
Board dimensions
Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/71520Read 14 October 2026Dimension 30.5 x 24.4 cm, ATX.
PCB layers
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Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
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Power delivery
3 of 6 differ
Power stage layout
16+1+1+1+12Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/1851-asrock-z890-pro-rs-ddr5-1409426Read 14 October 2026The shop copies ASRock's overview: 16+1+1+1+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS for VCore+GT.3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/71520Read 14 October 2026The shop copies ASRock's feature text: VRM Design, 16+1+1+1+1 Power Phase Design, Dr. MOS integrated power stage.
16+1+2+14Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026VRM of 16 phases for VccCore, 1 for VccGT, 2 for VccSA and 1 extra phase. This matches the maker's 16+1+2+1.7Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026Copy of the maker's key features: Digital 16+1+2+1 Phases 80A SPS VRM with Tantalum Polymer Capacitor. Some retailer titles say 16+1+2 phases. The first number is the same.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
163Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026The VRM is 16 chokes in 8+8 parallel phases for the CPU with 80A SPS stages.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 202616 Vcore stages from Renesas ISL99380 80A MOSFETs.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 202619-phase VRM with 16 phases for Vcore.
Vcore power stage rating
80A3Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026The Vcore stages are 80A SPS stages.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 202616 + 2 Renesas ISL99380 of 80A, plus 2 ON Semiconductor NCP81526C of 40A.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Heatsink mainly covers Renesas ISL99380 ICs, up to 80 A per phase.7Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026The same key feature line says 80A SPS.
VRM controller
Not available
CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
2 of 6 differ
Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
9,066MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Pro%20RS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9066+(OC). Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family of the board. Arvutitark copies the maker's text with 9066+ (OC). Watercooling UK, Paradigit and LDLC list 8666 MHz, which is an older figure. This is a doubt.2Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/1851-asrock-z890-pro-rs-ddr5-1409426Read 14 October 2026The shop copies ASRock's overview: 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, supports dual channel, up to 9066+ (OC).
9,200MT/s2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026Copy of the maker's specification table: support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 9066 / 8933 / 8800 and lower speeds down to 5600MT/s. Profesional Review gives 9200 MHz as the maximum for the board. The list names no module setup per speed. The board takes Core Ultra (Series 2), its only CPU family. The manual (Rev. 1004) lists only 6400/5600 MT/s, and retailer titles say up to 8800MHz (OC).4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026Supports up to 9200 MHz with XMP 3.0. The Z890 AORUS MASTER reaches 9500 MHz.
ECC memory
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for ECC unbuffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 modules that operate in non-ECC mode.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same table: support for ECC unbuffered DIMM modules that operate in non-ECC mode.
Expansion slots
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Expansion slots
AASRock Z890 Pro RS
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x4 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 2 |
| PCIe x1 | 1 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 2 |
Full-length PCIe slots
1
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
1 of 4 differ
M.2 storage slots
AASRock Z890 Pro RS
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
| M2_2 | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | No |
| M2_3 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
| M2_4 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | Yes | Yes |
BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2B_CPU | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2Q_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2M_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | Yes | Yes |
M.2 slots
4
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
1
Rear ports
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Rear ports
AASRock Z890 Pro RS
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | Power out (W) | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | 15 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 3 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Rear USB ports
9
10
Rear USB-C ports
2
1
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Internal connectors
3 of 5 differ
Internal USB headers
AASRock Z890 Pro RS
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
10Gbps
Fan headers
ARGB headers
RGB headers
11Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Pro%20RS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: 1x RGB LED header (RGB_LED1, 12V, up to 3A).3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/71520Read 14 October 2026The Polychrome RGB text names an RGB LED header (standard 5050 strip, 12V) and an addressable RGB LED header.
Networking
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Ethernet controllers
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Not available
Wi-Fi module
Not available
MediaTek MT79251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the appendix table: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (module MT7925B22M) on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.1. Profesional Review and HWCooling name the MediaTek chip on the tested boards. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026MediaTek MT7925 on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek RTL8922AE on rev. 1.1, with Bluetooth 5.4.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026MediaTek MT7925, Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
Audio
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC, with no revision split in this manual.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220, 7.1 channels, with a metal shield and WIMA capacitors.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 (7.1).
DAC chip
Not available
Not available
Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
POST code display
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows DB_PORT with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-character codes such as D2 and DB. Section 2-7 also lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT).5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: POST display yes.
Power button on the board
Dual BIOS
Pre-installed I/O shield
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026The box contents list in section 1-3 has no loose I/O shield. Noticias3D and Profesional Review describe the perforated rear panel and a metal cover over the port area as part of the board.3Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026The review describes perforated rear panels that help cool the VRM.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026A metal extension covers the rear port area. The small AORUS logo is lit.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 drive clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless M.2 heatsink) in section 2-8. The PCIe EZ-Latch Plus button and the WIFI EZ-Plug antenna connection are from Profesional Review, Noticias3D and the maker's key features copied by Shopro. The manual itself lists antenna connectors (2T2R).3Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page 1: EZ-Latch tool-free fixing for the M.2 drive and heatsink, the PCIe slot and the EZ-Plug Wi-Fi antenna connection.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026PCIe EZ-Latch Plus release with a button beside the slot, EZ-Latch Click M.2 heatsinks, EZ-Latch Plus M.2 clips and an EZ-Latch Wi-Fi antenna connection.7Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026Key features: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus design, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 EZ-Latch Click heatsinks and 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 with WIFI EZ-Plug design.
Measured
1 of 3 differ
Power draw idle
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables, 2 x screws for M.2 sockets, 1 x standoff for M.2 socket1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Pro%20RS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 package contents, without the board. The manual marks each item Optional.
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector, 1 x M.2 thermal pad, 3 packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. It covers the ICE and the standard model.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Not available
Manual
download.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Pro%20RS.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Pro%20RS.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASRock Z890 Pro RS User Manual, version 1.0, published August 2024, 67 pages, English PDF on download.asrock.com.
www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1004 for Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 and the ICE model, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual page was not readable.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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