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ASRock Z890 Pro RS vs MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Product A: ASRock
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
ASRock Z890 Riptide WiFi
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
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GIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7
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ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WiFi
GIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI734 of 70 fields differ
- 21 different values
- 13 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 8 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Ethernet speedA: 2.5GbpsB: 5GbpsMSI is 2.5 Gbps higher.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 2B: 3MSI has 1 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 9B: 10MSI has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AASRock: 244 × 305 mm
- BMSI: 244 × 305 mm
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7E32-001R, 911-7E32-0031Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and specifications chapter name the board MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI. The part number 7E32-001R is on OX.ee and BuildCores. The MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II is a separate model.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Product code 7E32-001R. BuildCores lists 7E32-001R and 911-7E32-003 as part numbers.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/as01m4vvk/MSI-MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026Part numbers: MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7E32-001R and 911-7E32-003. A search excerpt of a Brazilian shop title also gives 911-7E32-003.
GTIN / EAN
4711377259712, 8241423822266Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711377259712 with product code 7E32-001R. BuildCores lists the same EAN. A German shop lists another EAN, 4711377004169, for 7E32-001R, which looks like a shop error and is not stored.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/as01m4vvk/MSI-MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026UPC 824142382226 and EAN 4711377259712. The UPC is stored without the leading zero of the 13-digit form.
Announced
Not available
Not available
Status
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Not available
MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review compares the II with the original MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI and calls the II the revised board with a new Wi-Fi module. MSI's own statement that the II replaces the original was not read.11Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II a streamlined revision of the original MAG Z890 Tomahawk.
Launch price (US)
Not available
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
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CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
CPU overclocking
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features list: Core Boost and Memory Boost. The specifications say it supports memory overclocking. Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.
Board
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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.
Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19: 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026243.84 mm x 304.8 mm, which is the exact conversion of 9.6 in x 12 in.
PCB layers
Not available
62Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 20266-layer NPG-170D server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper.
Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
Not available
No4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026There is no RGB on show. The board has RGB headers only. Profesional Review also says it has no integrated lighting.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026No integrated lighting, apart from the headers for LED strips.
Power delivery
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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.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
162Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026The first number of 16+1+1+1 is the Vcore rail. Tech4Gamers lists 16x 90A phases for Vcore.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 202616 phases for VccCore, 1 each for VccGT, VccSA and VNNAON, with 16 MPS 90 A MOSFETs on the main phases.
Vcore power stage rating
90A2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 90A SPS (Smart Power Stage).4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 202616x 90A phases for VCore, 1440 A in total, in a duet-rail design.
VRM controller
Not available
CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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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).
ECC memory
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 |
BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| 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
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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 |
BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| 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 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2_3 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
| M2_4 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | Yes | Yes |
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16 and 17: M2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU for 2260 and 2280. M2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU for 2260, 2280 and 22110. M2_3 PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset for 2242, 2260 and 2280. M2_4 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA from the chipset for 2242, 2260 and 2280. The longest module is stored. Heatsinks, pages 36 to 43: a screwless M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_1, a screwed M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_2 and a shared screwless one over M2_3 and M2_4. Tech4Gamers also counts three heatsinks, with one shared by M2_3 and M2_4. The manual lists no lane sharing for the M.2 slots.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Three heatsinks, with M2_3 and M2_4 cooled by a shared heatsink. M2_1 has a double-sided thermal pad.
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 |
BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 3 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 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
3
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Internal connectors
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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 |
BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 | Not available |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 | Not available |
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
20Gbps
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
Intel Killer E50001Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 1x Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN controller. Tech4Gamers' table writes E5000B. The suffix is left out.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN.
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
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
Intel Killer BE1750x5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x in an M.2 Key E slot. OX.ee's copy of MSI's specification names Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7. The FPS Review says the original board has an Intel Killer BE 1750 module.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's specification: Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot, 320 MHz, up to 5.8 Gbps.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the original MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI has an Intel Killer BE 1750 Wi-Fi 7 module, and the II board has a MediaTek module.
Audio
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Audio codec
DAC chip
Not available
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Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
POST code display
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 18 and 59: 1x EZ Digi-Debug LED, a two-character display for boot codes. It also has four EZ Debug status LEDs.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026An EZ debug code LED panel with four troubleshooting LEDs. The manual also lists a two-character EZ Digi-Debug LED.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The board has a POST code display and a Debug LED.
Power button on the board
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual lists no power or reset button on the board. Profesional Review also says there is no onboard power or reset button.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026There is no onboard power or reset button. The rear panel has Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons.
Dual BIOS
Pre-installed I/O shield
Not available
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special features list: EZ M.2 Clip II (screwless M.2 drive clip), EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless heatsink, pages 36 to 43), EZ PCIe Release (button that frees the graphics card, page 33 to 35) and EZ Antenna. The manual's antenna steps say to plug the two cables tight into the connectors.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the top and bottom M.2 heatsinks have EZ release mechanisms, the board has EZ M.2 Clip II, and an EZ PCIe release for the graphics card.
Measured
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Power draw idle
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box
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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.
1 x Quick installation guide, 1 x European Union Regulatory Notices, 1 x USB Drive, 2 x SATA Cables, 1 x EZ Front Panel Cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Wi-Fi antenna, 1 x Cable sticker, 2 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 22 package contents, without the board itself. The USB drive holds the drivers ISO.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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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/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI User Guide, 88 pages, PDF created 2024-11-08, hosted by trovaprezzi.it with a retailer cover page. The cover names this exact model, not the II model. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own copy was not opened.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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