ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with Z790 up front.
47/100
Z790LGA 1700Mini-ITXDDR5Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium Gold
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Why we rate it
- Scores 47/100
- Built for the job
- Below-average ram slots
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetZ790
Form factorMini-ITX
Supported CPU generationsIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium Gold
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots2
Max RAM64 GB
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi vs MSI MPG X570 Gaming EDGE
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFiMPG X570 Gaming EDGE
| ASUSASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFiThis page | MSIMPG X570 Gaming EDGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 50 /100Better |
| Chipset | Z790 | X570 |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 |
| Form factor | Mini-ITX | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | 4Better |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable motherboard for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier motherboard is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi?
Its overall 47/100 rating against the rest of the motherboards class.
How does it compare to the ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI?
The ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI scores 48/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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