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ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi: Comparison
ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi m.2 slots compared
The gap that matters here is m.2 slots: ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 1 against ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi 2, which puts ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi 50% ahead. ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi also leads on max memory, 64 GB on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus 96 GB on the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi. There is a split on pcie 5.0 support as well, No on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus Yes on the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi.
Which should you buy, ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 or ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi?
The ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 is the one to take for budget Ryzen 5000-series SFF builds using existing AM4 CPUs, though it is the wrong buy for anyone needing more than one M.2 slot for storage. The same goes for AM4 builders who specifically need built-in Thunderbolt 3 for eGPU or fast external storage. Avoid it for new builds where AM5 offers a longer upgrade runway for similar money. it is not built for anyone wanting CUDIMM memory support or the newest Intel platform and builds needing more than two M.2 slots. It is equally the pick for LGA1700 builders who want dual Thunderbolt 4 without moving to Arrow Lake.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, memory slots, form factor, cpu overclocking supported, wi-fi onboard and m.2 pcie 4.0 slots included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi differ on chipset?
Yes. Chipset reads X570 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus Z790 on the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi.
Is the PCIe x16 Slots the same on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi?
It is. Both are listed at 1, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Intel
Model Number
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
Socket
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD Ryzen 2000 / 3000 / 4000 G / 5000 / 5000 G series (AM4)
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700)
Form Factor
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Mini-ITX
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Mini-ITX
Chipset
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Z790
Newest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Ryzen 5000
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Core 14th Gen
Memory Type
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2x DDR4, dual-channel, up to 64GB, up to DDR4-4533+ (OC), ECC and non-ECC unbuffered
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2x DDR5, up to 96GB, up to 7600 MT/s (OC)
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Yes
Memory Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
Max Memory
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB-33%
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 96 GBBest
M.2 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1-50%
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- No
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Yes
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4533 MT/s
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 7600 MT/sBest
ECC Memory Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Unbuffered ECC
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- None
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
SATA Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- PCIe 4.0
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- PCIe 5.0
Graphics Slot Bifurcation
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- x8/x8
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- x8/x8
Rear USB4 or TB Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 3
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
Front USB-C Header Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- None
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 20Gbps
Fan and Pump Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 3
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 3
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 10
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 10
EPS 12V Configuration
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- One 8-pin
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- One 8-pin
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1 Gbps
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2.5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Wi-Fi 6
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Version
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 5.2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 5.3
Audio Codec
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Realtek ALC1220
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- ALC4050 + ESS SABRE9260Q DAC
Expansion
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (Ryzen 3000/5000; PCIe 3.0 with APUs and Ryzen 2000)
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8)
Connectivity
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C (40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 rear
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2x Thunderbolt 4, bundled ROG Strix Hive module
Networking
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1GbE (Intel I211AT), Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- 2.5GbE (Intel), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Special Features
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Built-in Thunderbolt 3, single Hyper M.2 slot, LGA115x cooler mounting holes
- ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
- Bundled I/O expansion module
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 if you want the higher memory slots (2 vs 2).
Choose ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi if you want the higher max memory (96 GB vs 64 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 1).