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ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS: Comparison
What is the difference between ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS?
Start with max memory, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 64 GB against Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS 256 GB, 75% in favour of Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS. Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS also leads on m.2 slots, 1 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus 4 on the Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS. Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS also leads on memory slots, 2 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus 4 on the Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS.
Which should you buy, ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 or Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS?
Buy the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 for budget Ryzen 5000-series SFF builds using existing AM4 CPUs, though it is not the pick for anyone needing more than one M.2 slot for storage. It is equally the pick 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. The Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS suits the most budget-conscious Core Ultra 200S Plus builds and buyers who don't need USB4, Wi-Fi, or premium audio, though it is not built for anyone who wants USB4 connectivity and buyers prioritizing audio quality or wireless networking.
What ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS have in common
Everything else lines up. Cpu overclocking supported, memory channels, sata ports, rear usb 10gbps ports and ethernet port count read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS differ on chipset?
Yes. Chipset reads X570 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus Z890 on the Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Intel
Model Number
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Z890 D PLUS
Socket
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD Ryzen 2000 / 3000 / 4000 G / 5000 / 5000 G series (AM4)
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Form Factor
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Mini-ITX
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- ATX
Chipset
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Z890
Newest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Ryzen 5000
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 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
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 4x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 256GB, up to 9466+ MT/s (OC), CUDIMM supportBest
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Yes
Memory Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2-50%
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 4Best
Max Memory
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB-75%
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 256 GBBest
Board Width
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 170 mm
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 244 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1-75%
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 4Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- No
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- No
Memory Channels
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 256 GBBest
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4533 MT/s
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 9466 MT/sBest
ECC Memory Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Unbuffered ECC
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- None
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 4
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 3
SATA Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 4
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 3
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- PCIe 4.0
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB4 or TB Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 0
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 2
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 4
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 4
Front USB-C Header Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- None
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 5Gbps
Fan and Pump Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 3
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 6
ARGB Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 3
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 10
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 12
EPS 12V Configuration
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- One 8-pin
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Two 8-pin
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1 Gbps
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 2.5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Wi-Fi 6
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- None
Audio Codec
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Realtek ALC1220
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Realtek HD Audio codec, 2/4/5.1-channel
Expansion
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (Ryzen 3000/5000; PCIe 3.0 with APUs and Ryzen 2000)
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 running at x4 (chipset)
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
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C rear (No USB4), 1x DisplayPort
Networking
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1GbE (Intel I211AT), Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS
- Realtek 2.5GbE LAN (No Onboard Wi-Fi)
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose Gigabyte Z890 D PLUS if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 2), the higher max memory (256 GB vs 64 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (4 vs 1).