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ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi: Comparison
What is the difference between ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi?
Start with max memory, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 64 GB against MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi 128 GB, 50% in favour of MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi. Add m.2 slots to that, 1 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus 2 on the MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi, and the pattern holds.
Which should you buy, ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 or MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti 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 not built 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. Buy the MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi for high-resolution display setups wanting HDMI 2.1 8K/60Hz output, though it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting premium ALC1220-tier onboard audio. The same goes for Core Ultra 200S builders who want Thunderbolt 4 without paying Z890 prices. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need four M.2 slots or PCIe bifurcation like the Z890I Edge Ti.
What ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory slots, form factor, board width, wi-fi onboard and memory channels are identical here. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi differ on chipset?
Yes. Chipset reads X570 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus B860 on the MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi.
Is the M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots the same on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti 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
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Intel
Model Number
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
Socket
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD Ryzen 2000 / 3000 / 4000 G / 5000 / 5000 G series (AM4)
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Intel Core Ultra 200S series
Form Factor
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Mini-ITX
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Mini-ITX
Chipset
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- B860
Newest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Ryzen 5000
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti 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
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2x DDR5, up to 128GB, 8600+ MT/s (OC)
Memory Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Max Memory
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB-50%
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 128 GBBest
Board Width
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 170 mm
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 170 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1-50%
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- No
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Yes
Memory Channels
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 128 GBBest
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4533 MT/s
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 8600 MT/sBest
ECC Memory Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Unbuffered ECC
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- None
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
SATA Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- PCIe 4.0
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB4 or TB Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 4
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 0
Front USB-C Header Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- None
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 10Gbps
Fan and Pump Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 3
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 3
ARGB Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 10
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 8
Power Stage Current Rating
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 60 A
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 110 A
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1 Gbps
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Wi-Fi 6
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Version
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 5.2
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5.4
Audio Codec
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Realtek ALC1220
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Realtek ALC897
Expansion
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (Ryzen 3000/5000; PCIe 3.0 with APUs and Ryzen 2000)
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti 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
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Thunderbolt 4 w/ DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 (8K/60Hz)
Networking
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1GbE (Intel I211AT), Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5G (Killer E5000B), Wi-Fi 7 (Killer BE1750x), Bluetooth 5.4
Special Features
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Built-in Thunderbolt 3, single Hyper M.2 slot, LGA115x cooler mounting holes
- MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi
- Thunderbolt 4 at B-chipset pricing
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 if you want the higher memory slots (2 vs 2) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi if you want the higher max memory (128 GB vs 64 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 1).