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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£240
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • CPU socket: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form factor: ATX

ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.4

Technical Score

10.0%

6.6

User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

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

Score components:

19.0%

6.9

Memory

16.0%

7.7

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.3

Storage

15.0%

8.9

Network

13.0%

6.5

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.3

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

Very good
6.6

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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
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  • 5.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.5

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    2.5

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate is a flagship ATX motherboard designed for 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core processors, distinguished by its integrated AQUANTIA 10Gb/s LAN and a robust 12-phase IR digital PWM power design. Key specifications include support for DDR4 memory up to 4200MHz+(OC), triple Ultra M.2 slots (PCIe Gen3 x4), and eight SATA3 ports, alongside advanced networking via dual Intel Gigabit LAN and 2T2R Dual Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Its primary advantages are its exceptional 10GbE connectivity, high-quality Purity Sound 4 audio with the Realtek ALC1220 codec, and comprehensive overclocking features like the Hyper BCLK Engine II. However, notable drawbacks include a high price point compared to the standard Taichi model and shared bandwidth limitations where populating M.2 slots disables specific SATA ports.

Technical Specifications of ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

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

Score components:

19.0%

6.9

Memory

16.0%

7.7

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.3

Storage

15.0%

8.9

Network

13.0%

6.5

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.3

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

7.4
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a technical score of 7.35 points, which is higher than that of 69% 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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
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3.8
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.6
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a user score of 6.57 points, which is lower than that of 86.8% of products in this category.
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.
4.2
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a popularity of 4.2 points, which is higher than 49.8% 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.3

Price

7.9
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 67.5% 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: MEDIUM

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

LGA 1151
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate uses the LGA 1151 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 70.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.8% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
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

Intel Z390
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate uses the Intel Z390 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 60.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.1% 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: HIGH

ATX
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% 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

DDR4
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 51% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% 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

128 GB
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
requires BIOS update for full capacity
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: MEDIUM

2
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

2,666 MT/s
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports memory speeds up to 2666 MT/s, which is lower than that of 78.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.7% of motherboards.
maximum depends on CPU configuration
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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

3
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.4% of motherboards and equal to 18.6% 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: HIGH

3x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate offers 3x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is slower than that of 57.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.9% of motherboards.
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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.2% of motherboards.
some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
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: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% 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: LOW

yes
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
Intel RST support
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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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% 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: MEDIUM

3
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 3 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 82.8% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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: HIGH

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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: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x4/x4.
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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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% 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

16
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 16 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 61.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.2% 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

1
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

2
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 32.8% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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.
also includes 1GbE secondary port
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

Marvell AQtion AQC107
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate uses the Marvell AQtion AQC107 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 94.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% 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: LOW

3
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
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: MEDIUM

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

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than that of 49.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.7% of motherboards.
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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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 13% 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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% 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

yes
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on front panel.
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

5
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.8% of motherboards and equal to 36.8% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=12

12
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 12 VRM phases, which is more than 53.6% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.3% of motherboards and equal to 15.2% 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: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a pump header. 23.1% 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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 43.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 33.4% of motherboards.
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ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.3 vs 1
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    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: LOW

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.3 vs 1
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    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

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.3 vs 2
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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.
    also includes 1GbE secondary port
    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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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
  • Includes POST code display
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes a diagnostic POST code readout for boot troubleshooting.
    When it matters: When you troubleshoot boot issues and want clearer error information.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 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: HIGH

    Good value: >=2

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.2 vs 1
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes two BIOS chips for redundancy or recovery.
    When it matters: When BIOS safety and recovery matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster rear USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • Includes POST code display
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 2 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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 total USB-C connections
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more total USB connections
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (16 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 3 more fan headers
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • More VRM phases
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z390 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
  • Narrower Windows support
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • 42% lower maximum RAM speed
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,666 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
    maximum depends on CPU configuration
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA 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.
  • Older HDMI version
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • More basic LAN controller
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC107 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 61 mm wider
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate is wider than the average motherboard (305 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z390 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 Z390 Taichi Ultimate has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z390 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel Z390 vs Intel B860
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA 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.
    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: HIGH

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA 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.3x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • No BIOS flashback support
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can update BIOS without needing a fully installed or supported CPU to boot first.
    When it matters: When you may need to update BIOS before the system can boot.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • 42% lower maximum RAM speed
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,666 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
    maximum depends on CPU configuration
    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: HIGH

    Good value: >=6400 MT/s

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,666 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.2666 MT/s vs 4600 MT/s
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    What it is: The number of 3-pin addressable RGB headers available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect more ARGB lighting devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.1 vs 2
  • 21.8% lower user score
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a lower user score than the average motherboard (6.57 vs 8.000).
    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.
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has a lower user score than the average motherboard (6.57 vs 8.000).6.57 vs 8
  • Narrower Windows support
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    What it is: The Windows versions officially supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to know whether your planned Windows version is supported.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • Older HDMI version
    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
    What it is: The HDMI standard supported by the motherboard video output.
    When it matters: When you plan to use integrated graphics with a monitor or TV.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 2.1

    ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.1.4 vs 2.1
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate?

  • High-speed networking including 10Gbps Ethernet and upgraded 1.73Gbps Wi-Fi
  • Excellent storage capacity with three M.2 slots and eight SATA ports
  • Robust power delivery with a 12-phase VRM and 60A chokes for handling Core i9-9900K
  • Distinctive 'steampunk' aesthetic with high-quality fit and finish
  • Useful onboard diagnostic tools like a Debug LED readout and physical Power/Reset buttons
  • Good value compared to competing flagship boards with similar high-end features

What customers dislike about ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate?

  • Difficult maintenance as accessing M.2 drives often requires removing large heatsink components
  • Inconsistent voltage behavior in some BIOS versions, specifically with aggressive RAM over-volting
  • Polychrome RGB software is frequently criticized by users for being buggy or difficult to use
  • Using multiple M.2 SSDs disables several SATA ports due to shared bandwidth limitations
  • Limited Linux/Ubuntu support reported by some users due to ACPI errors and driver issues
  • High price point compared to standard Z390 boards without the 10GbE functionality

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