MSI
MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON
A entry-level motherboard for PC builders, leading with Z390.
50/100
Z390LGA 1151ATXDDR4
£320best price at Amazon
In stock at 1 retailer
We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.
Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily
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 MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA 1151
ChipsetZ390
Form factorATX
Memory
RAM typeDDR4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON vs ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBONROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
| MSIMPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBONThis page | ASUSROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Chipset | Z390 | Z690 |
| Socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Who it's for
Is the MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON 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 MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON 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 MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON?
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.
You might also consider
