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ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi: Comparison
ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi: the max memory difference
Max memory is where these two genuinely part company, ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 64 GB against ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi 128 GB, a 50% lead for ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi. ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi also leads on m.2 slots, 1 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus 2 on the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi. Pcie 5.0 support is not the same on both, No on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus Yes on the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi.
Which should you buy, ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi?
The ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 suits budget Ryzen 5000-series SFF builds using existing AM4 CPUs, though it is not built 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. Take the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi for Core Ultra 200S SFF builds that want dual Thunderbolt 4 and all-Gen5 M.2 storage. It also earns its place with builders using CUDIMM memory who want maximum memory OC headroom on ITX. It is the wrong buy for anyone on a budget who doesn't need Thunderbolt 4 or CUDIMM support.
What ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi have in common
Everything else lines up. Memory slots, form factor, cpu overclocking supported, wi-fi onboard and pcie x16 slots read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi differ on chipset?
Yes. Chipset reads X570 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus Z890 on the ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi.
Is the Vcore Power Stages the same on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi?
It is. Both are listed at 10, 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 Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Intel
Model Number
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
Socket
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD Ryzen 2000 / 3000 / 4000 G / 5000 / 5000 G series (AM4)
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Intel Core Ultra 200S series
Form Factor
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Mini-ITX
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Mini-ITX
Chipset
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Z890
Newest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Ryzen 5000
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Core Ultra Series 2
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 Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2x DDR5 (CUDIMM), up to 128GB, up to 9200+ MT/s (OC)
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Yes
Memory Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
Max Memory
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB-50%
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 128 GBBest
M.2 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1-50%
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- No
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Yes
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4533 MT/s
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 9200 MT/sBest
ECC Memory Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Unbuffered ECC
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- None
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 0
SATA Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- PCIe 4.0
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB4 or TB Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 3
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
Front USB-C Header Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- None
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 20Gbps
Fan and Pump Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 3
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 4
ARGB Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 10
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 10
EPS 12V Configuration
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- One 8-pin
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- One 8-pin
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1 Gbps
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2.5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Wi-Fi 6
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Version
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 5.2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 5.4
Audio Codec
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Realtek ALC1220
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 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 Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16
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 Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2x Thunderbolt 4, M.2 Q-Release Duo
Networking
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1GbE (Intel I211AT), Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2.5GbE (Intel), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Special Features
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Built-in Thunderbolt 3, single Hyper M.2 slot, LGA115x cooler mounting holes
- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi
- 2x PCIe 5.0 M.2 (all-Gen5 storage)
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 Z890-I Gaming WiFi if you want the higher max memory (128 GB vs 64 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 1).