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ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480CPU socket:LGA 1851Chipset:Intel Z890Form factor:Mini-ITX

ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical Score

10%

6.3

User score

â–²Better than 66% of motherboards
7.6

Technical Score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

19%

6.2

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

6.6

Storage

15%

9.8

Network

13%

8.1

Ports & USB

8%

5.8

Expansion

8%

6.0

Power & Cooling

5%

6.5

Audio

â–²Better than 69% of motherboards
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

User reviews

30%

5.0

Popularity

User score:
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3.8
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3.1
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â–¼Worse than 96% of motherboards
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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi is a high-end Mini-ITX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket. It features a robust 10+1+2+1 power stage design rated for 110A and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with overclocking speeds exceeding 9200+ MT/s. Key characteristics include end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support for its x16 slot and two onboard M.2 slots, along with cutting-edge connectivity via dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 7, and 2.5Gb Ethernet. Main pros are its compact space-saving design, exceptional memory and thermal performance with active VRM and M.2 cooling, and the inclusion of unique external accessories like the ROG Strix Hive II and ROG FPS Card for enhanced I/O. However, notable cons include its high premium price, limited expansion with only two RAM and M.2 slots, potential CPU cooler compatibility issues due to dense heatsinks, and the fact that the second M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the main PCIe x16 slot.

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi

Technical Score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

19%

6.2

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

6.6

Storage

15%

9.8

Network

13%

8.1

Ports & USB

8%

5.8

Expansion

8%

6.0

Power & Cooling

5%

6.5

Audio

7.6
ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi has a technical score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 68.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
6.3/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

User reviews

30%

5.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(11)
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3.1
(10)
United States
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3.8
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3.0
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.3
ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi has a user score of 6.35 points, which is lower than that of 96% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi has a popularity score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 62.6% of products in this category.
5.0
ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi has a popularity score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 62.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

7.6
ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 54.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
CPU socket
LGA 1851
CPU socket
LGA 1851
â–² Better than 78% of models
This motherboard uses the LGA 1851 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 77.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
CPU platform
Intel
â–² Better than 32% of models
This motherboard is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
Chipset
Intel Z890
Chipset
Intel Z890
★ Better than 95% of models
This motherboard uses the Intel Z890 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 94.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.8% of motherboards.
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Form factor
Mini-ITX
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This motherboard has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
DDR memory version
DDR5
â–² Better than 64% of models
This motherboard uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
2
Memory slots
2
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Memory channels
2
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This motherboard supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
9,200 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
9,200 MT/s
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 9,200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 97.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.2% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
2
N. of M.2 sockets
2
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard 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
2x PCIe 5.0 x4
M.2 slot interface per slot
2x PCIe 5.0 x4
â–² Better than 80% of models
This motherboard offers 2x PCIe 5.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 79.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
2
N. of SATA 3 connectors
2
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1
Supported RAID levels
0/1
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1, which is narrower than 91.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.6% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard 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
0
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
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
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
This motherboard 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.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x8/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
9
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
9
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 9 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 70.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.6% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
17
Total USB ports (including headers)
17
â–² Better than 71% of models
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)
3
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
3
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 96.6% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
5
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
5
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 5 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 98.4% of motherboards and equal to 1.2% of motherboards.
includes internal USB-C header.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
1
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
1
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Intel I226-V
LAN controller
Intel I226-V
★ Better than 95% of models
This motherboard uses the Intel I226-V LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 94.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.3% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
N. of RJ45 ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
â–² Better than 89% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.3% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC4050
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4050
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC4050 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 98.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
via external ROG Strix Hive II.
Audio channels
2
Audio channels
2
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This motherboard offers 2 audio channels, which is fewer than 99.4% of motherboards and equal to 0.6% of motherboards.
stereo onboard output; surround needs external audio.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Audio SNR
120 dB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard 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
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
0
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
0
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 0 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 99.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
audio via external ROG Strix Hive
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VRM phases
10+1+2+1
VRM phases
10+1+2+1
â–² Better than 64% of models
This motherboard has 10+1+2+1 VRM phases, which is more than 63.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
1
N. of CPU power connectors
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
5
N. of fan headers
5
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
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
Pump header
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Pump header max current
3 A
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi vs the average motherboard

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  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 1851
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Intel I226-V
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I226-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Intel I226-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    3
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard 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
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    3
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 1851
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard 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
    Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
    Rear-panel Clear CMOS button.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Z890
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This motherboard has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z890 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel Z890 vs Intel B860
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 94.4% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    9,200 MT/s
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9200 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    9,200 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 86.5% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Maximum overclocked RAM speed
    9,200 MT/s
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.7k MT/s – >8.2k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9200 MT/s vs 4933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4933 MT/s.
    9,200 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    3
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard 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
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    3
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 4 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    5
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    includes internal USB-C header.
    5 vs 1
  • 1 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    9
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (9 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    9 vs 8
  • 2 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    17
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    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
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    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.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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.
    1 vs 0
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Intel I226-V
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I226-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Intel I226-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    120 dB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    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
    VRM phases
    10+1+2+1
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (10+1+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    10+1+2+1 vs 10
  • 135 mm shorter
    Height
    170 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
    170 mm vs 305 mm
  • 74 mm narrower
    Width
    170 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is narrower than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    170 mm vs 244 mm
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    Pump header max current
    3 A
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 A – >3 A
    This motherboard has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Memory slots
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This motherboard has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    0/1 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This motherboard 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.
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    1 vs 4
  • More basic chipset cooling
    Chipset cooling type
    Active
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This motherboard has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    Active vs Passive
  • No multi-GPU support
    Multi-GPU support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • More basic audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4050
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This motherboard has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4050 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    via external ROG Strix Hive II.
    Realtek ALC4050 vs Realtek ALC897
  • Fewer audio channels
    Audio channels
    2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This motherboard has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (2 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    stereo onboard output; surround needs external audio.
    2.0 vs 7.1
  • 3x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£480 vs £160).
    £480 vs £160
  • 26.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi
    the average motherboard
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi has a lower user score than the average motherboard (6.35 vs 8.000).
    6.35 vs 8
  • Less versatile form factor
    Form factor
    Mini-ITX
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This motherboard has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (Mini-ITX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    Mini-ITX vs ATX
  • No TPM connector
    TPM connector
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This motherboard does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 88% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
    Firmware TPM/PTT only.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Memory slots
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This motherboard has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    0/1 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    2x PCIe 5.0 x4
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 5x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    2x PCIe 5.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This motherboard 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.
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No multi-GPU support
    Multi-GPU support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    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
    N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    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
  • 3 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    1 vs 4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB4 20Gbps ports
    N. of USB4 20Gbps ports (USB-C)
    1
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
    USB 3.2 20Gbps excluded.
    1 vs 0
  • More basic audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4050
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This motherboard has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4050 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    via external ROG Strix Hive II.
    Realtek ALC4050 vs Realtek ALC897
  • Fewer audio channels
    Audio channels
    2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This motherboard has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (2 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    stereo onboard output; surround needs external audio.
    2.0 vs 7.1
  • 5 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (0 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    audio via external ROG Strix Hive
    0 vs 5
  • No front-panel audio header
    Front-panel audio header
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This motherboard does not have a front-panel audio header, while the average motherboard does. 99.7% of motherboards include a front-panel audio header.
  • No rear line-out
    Line-out (rear, 3.5mm)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This motherboard does not have rear line-out, while the average motherboard does. 99.4% of motherboards include rear line-out.
    audio via external ROG Strix Hive
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    Optical S/PDIF out (TOSLINK)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This motherboard does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.8% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • No rear line-in
    Line-in (rear, 3.5mm)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This motherboard does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 94.7% of motherboards include rear line-in.
    audio via external ROG Strix Hive
  • More basic chipset cooling
    Chipset cooling type
    Active
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This motherboard has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    Active vs Passive
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    Onboard RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This motherboard does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.4% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    N. of RGB headers (4-pin)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    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
    N. of fan headers
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    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

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi?

  • Innovative 'Space Shuttle' flip-open M.2 heatsink design that aids in cooling and accessibility
  • Support for dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, both of which are actively cooled to prevent thermal throttling
  • Robust power delivery (10+2+1+1 power stages) capable of handling high-end Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
  • Cutting-edge connectivity including Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 2.5 Gb Ethernet
  • Included ROG Strix Hive 2 external device for easy audio and volume control
  • Impressive memory support, with the ability to push DDR5 well beyond 9,000 MT/s

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Strix Z890 I Gaming WiFi?

  • Premium price point that places it at a higher cost than many competing Z890 Mini-ITX boards
  • Expansion is limited by the Mini-ITX form factor, featuring only one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two M.2 slots
  • Unusual component layout, such as side-by-side SSD mounting, which may cause compatibility concerns in some tight builds
  • Software bloat concerns with Armoury Crate, where features like fan and RGB control are split across different libraries
  • Onboard audio is delegated to the external Hive device, which might be a nuisance for users who prefer all-internal setups

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