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ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi: Comparison
ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi m.2 slots compared
The gap that matters here is m.2 slots: ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 1 against MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi 4, which puts MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi 75% ahead. Add max memory to that, 64 GB on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus 128 GB on the MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
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 the pick 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. It is not the one for new builds where AM5 offers a longer upgrade runway for similar money. The MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi suits builders who want PCIe bifurcation flexibility in a compact case, though it is the wrong buy for anyone needing an exact disclosed VRM phase count before purchasing. It is equally the pick for storage-heavy Core Ultra 200S builds wanting four M.2 slots on Mini-ITX. It is the wrong buy for buyers who won't use more than two M.2 slots and don't need the added cost.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Memory slots, form factor, board width, wi-fi onboard and memory channels read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi differ on chipset?
Yes. Chipset reads X570 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus Z890 on the MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi.
Is the PCIe x16 Slots the same on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG Z890I 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 Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Intel
Model Number
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI
Socket
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD Ryzen 2000 / 3000 / 4000 G / 5000 / 5000 G series (AM4)
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Form Factor
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Mini-ITX
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Mini-ITX
Chipset
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Z890
Newest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Ryzen 5000
- MSI MPG Z890I 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 Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2x DDR5, up to 128GB, 8600+ MT/s (OC)
Memory Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Max Memory
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB-50%
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 128 GBBest
Board Width
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 170 mm
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 170 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1-75%
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 4Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- No
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Yes
Memory Channels
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 128 GBBest
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4533 MT/s
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 8600 MT/sBest
ECC Memory Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Unbuffered ECC
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- None
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 3
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 3
SATA Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- PCIe 4.0
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- PCIe 5.0
Graphics Slot Bifurcation
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- x8/x8
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- x8/x4/x4
Rear USB4 or TB Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 8
Front USB-C Header Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- None
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 20Gbps
Fan and Pump Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 3
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 3
ARGB Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 10
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 10
Power Stage Current Rating
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 60 A
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 110 A
EPS 12V Configuration
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- One 8-pin
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- One 8-pin
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1 Gbps
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Wi-Fi 6
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Version
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 5.2
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5.4
Audio Codec
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Realtek ALC1220
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-channel, optical S/PDIF
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 Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (BIOS bifurcation x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4)
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 Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2x rear Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, front USB 20Gbps Type-C header
Networking
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1GbE (Intel I211AT), Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- Killer E5000B 5G LAN, Killer BE1750x 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
- MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi
- 4x M.2 (one M.2 and 2x SATA via included 5-in-1 XPANDER)
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 Z890I Edge Ti WiFi if you want the higher max memory (128 GB vs 64 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (4 vs 1).