ASUS
ROG Z390 E
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with Z390 up front.
50/100
Z390LGA1151ATXDDR4
£300best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 50/100
- Built for the job
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ROG Z390 E wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA1151
ChipsetZ390
Form factorATX
Memory
RAM typeDDR4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowROG Z390 E vs ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
ROG Z390 EROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
| ASUSROG Z390 EThis page | ASUSROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Chipset | Z390 | Z690 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Who it's for
Is the ROG Z390 E 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ROG Z390 E worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ROG Z390 E?
Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the motherboards class.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi?
The ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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