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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£770
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,100
  • CPU socket: sTR5
  • Chipset: AMD WRX90
  • Form factor: SSI EEB

ASRock WRX90 WS Evo review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

10

Memory

16.0%

7.9

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.9

Storage

15.0%

7.4

Network

13.0%

7.0

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.3

Expansion

8.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.3

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    9.4

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Best prices in UK

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

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.

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASRock WRX90 WS Evo

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

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Memory

16.0%

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Platform & Features

16.0%

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Storage

15.0%

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Network

13.0%

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Ports & USB

8.0%

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Expansion

8.0%

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Power & Cooling

5.0%

?

Audio

7.8
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a technical score of 7.85 points, which is higher than that of 73.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 79.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

6.5

Price

7.4
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 47.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: LOW

Asrock
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

sTR5
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo uses the sTR5 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

AMD
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD WRX90
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo uses the AMD WRX90 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 64.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: LOW

SSI EEB
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has the SSI EEB form factor, which is less versatile than that of 99.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

8
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

2048 GB
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports up to 2048 GB of memory, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: LOW

8
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports 8 memory channels, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

7,600 MT/s
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports memory speeds up to 7,600 MT/s, which is higher than that of 80.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.4% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

2
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: MEDIUM

1x PCIe 5 x4, 1x PCIe 4 x4
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 80% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.8% of motherboards.
bundled card slots excluded.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

4
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: LOW

0/1/10
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

7
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

0
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 81% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.1% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=8

8
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.2% of motherboards and equal to 30.5% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

17
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

2
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

3
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
USB4 excluded.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

10 Gbps
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel X710-AT2
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo uses the Intel X710-AT2 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 98.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: MEDIUM

3
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 3 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.8% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Optional Key E module slot only.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC1220
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo uses the Realtek ALC1,220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 12.9% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 56% of motherboards and equal to that of 40.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

2
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

18+3+3
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

5
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has 5 fan headers, which is fewer than 50% of motherboards and equal to 14.6% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

2 A
ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 45.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
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ASRock WRX90 WS Evo vs the average motherboard

  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.2048 GB vs 128 GB
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
  • More advanced LAN controller
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
  • More VRM phases
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+3+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
    When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=12

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.8 vs 4
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (sTR5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Includes POST code display
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • 60.6% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more memory channels than the average motherboard (8 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 54.1% higher overclocked RAM speed
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more total USB connections
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (17 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • Includes VGA connector
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 24.7% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • More advanced LAN controller
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel X710-AT2 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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.
  • Better audio codec
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+3+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Less versatile form factor
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (SSI EEB vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
  • No automatic overclocking
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74.2% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
    memory auto-OC only
  • Older CPU platform
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
  • Narrower Windows support
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    bundled card slots excluded.
  • 2 fewer U.2 sockets
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x8 slots
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB4 20Gbps ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    other video outputs only
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Optional Key E module slot only.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 2 fewer RJ45 ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear line-in
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 94.7% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.4% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 61 mm wider
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo is wider than the average motherboard (305 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • 0.5 fewer fan headers
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD WRX90 vs Intel B860
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Optional Key E module slot only.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
    When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
    When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
    What it is: Shows whether the external Wi-Fi antenna is included with the motherboard package.
    When it matters: When the board has Wi-Fi and you want it ready to use right away.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can output video from CPUs that include integrated graphics.
    When it matters: When you want video output without installing a graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.Active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=4

    ASRock WRX90 WS Evo 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
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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 dislike 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

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