NZXT

NZXT N7 Z790

A entry-level motherboard for PC builders, leading with Z790.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Z790LGA 1700ATX
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Built for the job
  • Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile

Where the NZXT N7 Z790 wins and loses

Scored against the motherboards class
OverallValueFuture-proo…505045
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Future-proofing
45
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Platform

SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetZ790
Form factorATX
Head to head

NZXT N7 Z790 vs ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
NZXT N7 Z790ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
 NZXTNZXT N7 Z790This pageASUSROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
Overall score50 /10050 /100
ChipsetZ790Z690
SocketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Form factorATXATX
Who it's for

Is the NZXT N7 Z790 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the NZXT N7 Z790 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 NZXT N7 Z790?

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.