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ASRock WRX90 WS Evo review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£770CPU socket:sTR5Chipset:AMD WRX90Form factor:SSI EEB

ASRock WRX90 WS Evo Review: Compare 109 technical specifications, 1 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock WRX90 WS Evo
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Technical score

20%

7.8

Reviews score

20%

8.2

List score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.8

User score

▲Better than 83% of motherboards
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

▼Worse than 73%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

19%

10

Memory

16%

7.7

Platform

16%

7.5

Storage

15%

7.6

Network

13%

7.1

Ports

8%

5.5

Expansion

8%

7.9

Power & Cooling

5%

8.8

Audio

▲Better than 83%
7.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 57%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models

70%

8.5

Rating

30%

6.3

Popularity

▼Worse than 58%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 60 lists (2%)
▲Better than 88%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £770
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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASRock WRX90 WS Evo

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components:

19%

10

Memory

16%

7.7

Platform

16%

7.5

Storage

15%

7.6

Network

13%

7.1

Ports

8%

5.5

Expansion

8%

7.9

Power & Cooling

5%

8.8

Audio

7.9
Reviews score
7.8
User score
7.8
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

7.4
CPU socket
sTR5
This motherboard uses sTR5, which is more up-to-date than 54.4% of Motherboards and the same as 0.2% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD WRX90
This motherboard uses AMD WRX90, which is less capable than 64.6% of Motherboards and as capable as 0.1% of Motherboards.
Form factor
SSI EEB
Integrated graphics support
no
This motherboard does not support integrated graphics. 89.9% of motherboards support this feature.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This motherboard uses DDR5, which is more modern than 63.8% of Motherboards and the same as 36.2% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
8
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 93.9% of motherboards and equal to 5.8% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
2 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 2 TB of memory, which is more than 99.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.4% of motherboards.
Memory channels
8
Maximum RAM speed
7,600 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 7,600 MT/s, which is higher than that of 80.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.5% of motherboards and equal to 34.5% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, which is faster than 80% of Motherboards and the same as 2.9% of Motherboards.
bundled card slots excluded.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 6.1% of motherboards and equal to 46.8% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/10, which is less flexible than 67.6% of Motherboards and the same as 23.6% of Motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
7
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 7 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.9% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.8% of motherboards and equal to 55.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16, which is less generous than 81% of Motherboards and the same as 16.1% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
8
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 30.3% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
17
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 17 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 71.3% of motherboards and equal to 10.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.2% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.7% of motherboards and equal to 10.9% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18% of motherboards and equal to 82% of motherboards.
USB4 excluded.
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LAN speed
10 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.3% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Intel X710-AT2
This motherboard has a Intel X710-AT2 LAN controller, which is faster than 98.7% of Motherboards and equal to 0.2% of Motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
3
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 3 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99% of motherboards and equal to 0.9% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This motherboard does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Optional Key E module slot only.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC1220
This motherboard uses Realtek ALC1220, which is higher-end than 65.5% of Motherboards and the same as 12.9% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 41% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 41.2% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
18+3+3
This motherboard has 18+3+3 VRM phases, which is more than 97.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.9% of motherboards and equal to 44.8% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
N. of fan headers
5
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 5 fan headers, which is fewer than 50% of motherboards and equal to 14.6% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
2 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 45.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.6% of motherboards.
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ASRock WRX90 WS Evo vs the average motherboard

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  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2 TB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    2 TB vs 128 GB
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    7 vs 0
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 2 more USB4 20Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 6.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.8 vs 7.3
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (sTR5 vs LGA 1151).
    sTR5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Includes POST code display
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2 TB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    2 TB vs 128 GB
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 4 more memory slots
    This motherboard has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • 61.7% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    7,600 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    supports ECC RDIMM.
  • 52% higher overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    7,600 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more U.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    7 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x8 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 2 more USB4 20Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (17 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    17 vs 15
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
    USB4 via Thunderbolt 4.
    2 vs 0
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    This motherboard has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    Gen 2x2 Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+3+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    18+3+3 vs 10
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    Dual 8-pin CPU power.
    2 vs 1
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860).
    AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This motherboard does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Optional Key E module slot only.
  • Less generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes less generously than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    This motherboard does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • No integrated graphics support
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.8% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive).
    Active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    2 vs 4
  • 5.13x more expensive
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo is more expensive than the average motherboard (£770 vs £150).
    £770 vs £150
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has worse value for money than the average motherboard (7.44 vs 7.7).
    7.44 vs 7.7
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860).
    AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860
  • No integrated graphics support
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.8% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • No automatic overclocking
    This motherboard does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74.1% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
    memory auto-OC only
  • Narrower Windows support
    This motherboard supports a narrower range of Windows versions than the average motherboard (Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10).
    Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Slower NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 1x PCIe 4x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    bundled card slots excluded.
    1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Less generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes less generously than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    2 vs 4
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This motherboard does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Optional Key E module slot only.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    This motherboard does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3
  • No rear line-in
    This motherboard does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 94.9% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive).
    Active vs Passive
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    This motherboard has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.5 fewer fan headers
    This motherboard has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    5 vs 5.5

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
01/05/2024
Hands-on review · power, thermal and build tests
Verdict
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo leaves the reviewer satisfied, with solid power delivery and overclocking.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASRock WRX90 WS Evo

  • Superior stability compared to competitors on the WRX90 platform
  • Excellent overclocking capabilities for Threadripper Pro CPUs
  • Robust 18+3+3 power phase design with high-quality 20K capacitors
  • Extensive expansion options including seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
  • Solid memory support with 8 DIMM slots and high stability even when fully populated
  • Integrated IPMI for remote server-grade management
  • Dual 10GbE LAN ports for high-speed networking
  • User-friendly RAM slots with dual-sided clips

What customers don't like about ASRock WRX90 WS Evo

  • High price point reflecting its workstation-class positioning
  • Requires a supplemental 6-pin PCIe power cable to provide power to the PCIe slots
  • Limited S3 (Sleep) mode support, typically restricted to configurations with 1, 2, or 4 DIMMs
  • BIOS settings can be cryptic with insufficient descriptive help text
  • Five small VRM fans can be audible at idle, though generally not considered loud
  • NVMe heatsink installation is reported as fiddly and difficult to align
  • Long initial boot times due to extensive RAM training (can exceed 6 minutes with 256GB+)
  • Reports of inconsistent customer support and difficult RMA processes for some users
  • Absence of built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Verdict

The ASRock WRX90 WS EVO is a high-performance SSI EEB workstation motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 and 9000 WX-Series processors on the sTR5 socket. Key specifications include a robust 18+3+3 power phase design with 110A Smart Power Stages, eight DDR5 DIMM slots supporting octa-channel ECC RDIMM memory up to 2TB at 7600+MHz (OC), and seven PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots. Connectivity is a major pro, featuring dual Intel X710 10GbE LAN, a dedicated IPMI LAN port via an ASPEED AST2600 BMC for remote management, and two 40Gbps USB4 Type-C ports. Storage options are extensive with a Blazing M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4) slot, multiple SlimSAS and MCIO connectors, and support for up to 16 SATA3 drives. However, notable cons include exceptionally long memory training times during initial boot (often exceeding 6 minutes) and the requirement of additional 6-pin PCIe power cables to fully power the expansion slots.

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