MSIReleased 2024
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
The MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi lands as a solid mid-range motherboard, built around Intel Z890.
67/100
Intel Z890LGA18519200 MT/s19+1+1+1ATXDDR5
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Why we rate it
- BIOS flashback
- Debug LED / postcode display
- Above-average max ram
- Above-average max memory speed (oc)
- Below-average pcie 4.0 x16 slots
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsCore Ultra 200S
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM256 GB
Max memory speed (OC)9200 MT/s
ECC memoryNo
Power delivery
VRM phases19
CPU power connectors2
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1
PCIe x1 slots0
M.2 slots (total)5
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots2
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB4 / Thunderbolt 42
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)4
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Networking
Ethernet5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
Audio
Audio codecRealtek ALC4080
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
RGB / ARGB headers4
Fan headers8
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowMSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi vs ASUS ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFiASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula
| MSIMSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFiThis page | ASUSASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100 | 67 /100 |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 | Z790 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | 9200 MT/s | — |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 5 | 5 |
Who it's for
Is the MSI MPG Z890 Carbon 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.
good
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 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other motherboards, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi?
Its bios flashback stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite?
The ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite scores 68/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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