MSI
MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with Z790 up front.
50/100
Z790LGA 17007800 MT/s16 Duet Rail (80A, SPS)ATXDDR5
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Why we rate it
- VRM heatsink
- Optical S/PDIF
- BIOS flashback
- Above-average ram slots
- Below-average max ram
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetZ790
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsIntel Core 14th Gen, 13th Gen, 12th Gen
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots5
Max RAM128 GB
Max memory speed (OC)7800 MT/s
Power delivery
VRM phases16
VRM amperage per phase80
CPU power connectors80
VRM heatsinkYes
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)4
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots4
M.2 heatsinks1
SATA ports6
Rear I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
Rear USB-C1
HDMI1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
DisplayPort version1.4
Optical S/PDIFYes
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Ethernet controller2.5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2
Audio
Audio codecRealtek ALC4080
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
Fan headers6
More specs
M2 slots4
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II vs ASUS ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi IIASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
| MSIMSI PRO Z790-A WiFi IIThis page | ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Chipset | Z790 | B850 |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM5 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | 7800 MT/s | 8000 MT/sBetter |
| RAM slots | 5Better | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 4Better | 3 |
Who it's for
Is the MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II 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 MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II 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 MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II?
Its vrm heatsink stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
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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