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ASRock Z490 Extreme4
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with Z490 up front.
50/100
Z490
£243best 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 ASRock Z490 Extreme4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
ChipsetZ490
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowASRock Z490 Extreme4 vs ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
ASRock Z490 Extreme4ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E
| UnknownASRock Z490 Extreme4This page | ASUSROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Chipset | Z490 | Z690 |
| Socket | — | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | — | ATX |
Who it's for
Is the ASRock Z490 Extreme4 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 ASRock Z490 Extreme4 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 ASRock Z490 Extreme4?
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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