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MSI MEG Z890 Godlike Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£1,030Avg. price in US:~$1,000CPU socket:LGA 1851Chipset:Intel Z890Form factor:E-ATX

MSI MEG Z890 Godlike Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

9.2

Overall score

Score
9.2/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

90%

9.4

Technical Score

10%

7.9

User score

★Better than 99% of motherboards
9.4

Technical Score

Technical score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

19%

9.7

Memory

16%

9.8

Platform & Features

16%

9.8

Storage

15%

9.2

Network

13%

9.5

Ports & USB

8%

8.5

Expansion

8%

7.8

Power & Cooling

5%

9.5

Audio

★Better than 99% of motherboards
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User reviews

30%

5.4

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
(16)
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4.9
(11)
United States
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4.2
(18)
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4.9
(11)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 68% of motherboards
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Verdict

The MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE is an flagship E-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket, featuring a massive 26+2+1+1 phase VRM with 110A Smart Power Stages for extreme overclocking. Key specifications include support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory at speeds exceeding 9200 MT/s, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, and an expansive storage layout with six onboard M.2 slots (including Gen 5 support) plus two additional slots via the included M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER accessory. Main pros include its industry-leading connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, dual LAN (10G and 5G), Thunderbolt 5 support via an add-in card, and the innovative 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD for real-time hardware monitoring. However, its primary cons are the exceptionally high price tag exceeding £1,000 and its massive E-ATX form factor, which requires a very large chassis for installation.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI MEG Z890 Godlike

Technical Score
Technical score
9.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

19%

9.7

Memory

16%

9.8

Platform & Features

16%

9.8

Storage

15%

9.2

Network

13%

9.5

Ports & USB

8%

8.5

Expansion

8%

7.8

Power & Cooling

5%

9.5

Audio

9.4
MSI MEG Z890 Godlike has a technical score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 98.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.9/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User reviews

30%

5.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(16)
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4.9
(11)
United States
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4.2
(18)
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4.9
(11)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.9
MSI MEG Z890 Godlike has a user score of 7.86 points, which is lower than that of 68.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
✕
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 60% of models
Popularity:
MSI MEG Z890 Godlike has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than that of 58.8% of products in this category.
5.4
MSI MEG Z890 Godlike has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than that of 58.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

9.2

Overall score

40%

5.1

Price

8.0
MSI MEG Z890 Godlike has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 65.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
MSI
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
E-ATX
Form factor
E-ATX
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This motherboard has the E-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 92% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.8% 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
4
Memory slots
4
â–² Better than 21% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.9% of motherboards and equal to 16.4% 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
6,400 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
6,400 MT/s
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MT/s, which is higher than that of 72.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.4% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
6
N. of M.2 sockets
6
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 6 M.2 sockets, which is more than 99.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
★ Better than 100% of models
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 99.6% of motherboards.
bundled card slots excluded.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
â–² Better than 32% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
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
2
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
2
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 2 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 95.2% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.5% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
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/x0/x4
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0/x4
â–² Better than 51% of models
This motherboard uses x16/x0/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 51% of motherboards and equal to that of 9.6% of motherboards.
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)
15
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
15
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 15 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 99.9% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
24
Total USB ports (including headers)
24
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 24 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 99.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
7
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
7
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 7 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 100% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
8
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
8
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 8 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 99.9% 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
10 Gbps
LAN speed
10 Gbps
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard 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 5GbE secondary port
LAN controller
Qualcomm Atheros + Killer
LAN controller
Qualcomm Atheros + Killer
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This motherboard uses the Qualcomm Atheros + Killer LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 93.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
2
N. of RJ45 ports
2
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.7% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% 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 ALC4082
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4082
★ Better than 97% of models
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC4082 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 96.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.1% of motherboards.
with ESS DAC.
Audio channels
7.1
Audio channels
7.1
â–² Better than 5% of models
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
130 dB
Audio SNR
130 dB
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 130 dB, which is higher than that of 97.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% 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
2
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard 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
2+1
VRM phases
2+1
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
This motherboard has 2+1 VRM phases, which is fewer than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
N. of CPU power connectors
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard 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
10
N. of fan headers
10
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 10 fan headers, which is more than 97.9% of motherboards and equal to 1.5% 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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MSI MEG Z890 Godlike vs the average motherboard

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  • 4 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    6
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (6 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    6 vs 2
  • 7 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    15
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (15 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    15 vs 8
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 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
  • 7 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    8
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    8 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 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
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4082
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    with ESS DAC.
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 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.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Dual BIOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This motherboard has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 23% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Includes onboard power button
    Onboard power button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    Onboard reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 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
  • 35.2% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    6,400 MT/s
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (6400 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    6,400 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
  • 4 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    6
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (6 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    6 vs 2
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This motherboard has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 1x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 5x4, 1x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    bundled card slots excluded.
    1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    N. of PCIe x4 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 7 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    15
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (15 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    15 vs 8
  • 7 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    8
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    8 vs 1
  • 6 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    7
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    7 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
  • 9 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    24
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (24 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    24 vs 15
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    5
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    5 vs 0
  • 7 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    8
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (8 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    includes internal USB-C header.
    8 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard 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.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    2
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    Thunderbolt 4 front header
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    N. of USB4 / Thunderbolt headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt 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
  • 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)
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    LAN speed
    10 Gbps
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    also includes 5GbE secondary port
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 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.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4082
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    with ESS DAC.
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 15 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    130 dB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (130 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    130 dB vs 115 dB
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    Dual 8-pin CPU power.
    2 vs 1
  • 4.5 more fan headers
    N. of fan headers
    10
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (10 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    10 vs 5.5
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    N. of ARGB headers (3-pin)
    3
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 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
  • Fewer VRM phases
    VRM phases
    2+1
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    2+1 vs 10
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear USB-C is faster than Gen 1
    0 vs 4
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 5
  • 6.44x more expensive
    MSI MEG Z890 Godlike is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,030 vs £160).
    £1,030 vs £160
  • 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
  • Less versatile form factor
    Form factor
    E-ATX
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This motherboard has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (E-ATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    E-ATX vs ATX
  • 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 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
  • 6.44x more expensive
    MSI MEG Z890 Godlike is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,030 vs £160).
    £1,030 vs £160
  • Less versatile form factor
    Form factor
    E-ATX
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This motherboard has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (E-ATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    E-ATX vs ATX
  • Narrower Windows support
    Supported Windows versions
    Windows 11
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This motherboard has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • 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
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x0/x4
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16/x0/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 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
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear USB-C is faster than Gen 1
    0 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 HDMI outputs
    N. of HDMI outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    N. of USB 2.0 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    USB 2 is internal only
    0 vs 2
  • 1 fewer RJ45 ports
    N. of RJ45 ports
    2
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • More basic LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Qualcomm Atheros + Killer
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This motherboard has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Qualcomm Atheros + Killer vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Qualcomm Atheros + Killer vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 5
  • Fewer VRM phases
    VRM phases
    2+1
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    2+1 vs 10
  • 33 mm wider
    Width
    277 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is wider than the average motherboard (277 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    277 mm vs 244 mm

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about MSI MEG Z890 Godlike?

  • Industry-leading power delivery with a 26+2+1+1 phase VRM design for extreme overclocking
  • Exceptional thermal performance with some of the lowest VRM temperatures recorded in its class
  • Extensive storage support including up to 8 M.2 slots (with included expansion card)
  • Next-gen connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, 10GbE + 5GbE dual LAN, and Thunderbolt 5 support
  • Premium 'EZ' DIY features like tool-less M.2 heatsinks and a push-button PCIe release
  • Innovative Dynamic Dashboard III (full-color LCD) for real-time system monitoring
  • High-speed memory support surpassing 9200 MT/s

What customers dislike about MSI MEG Z890 Godlike?

  • Extreme price point (approx. $1,329) making it poor 'value for money' for typical users
  • Large E-ATX form factor may not fit in standard mid-tower cases
  • Highly complex installation due to its size and unique connector placements
  • Lane sharing issues: populating certain slots can reduce the primary GPU slot to x8 speed
  • Lack of a physical printed manual in a premium $1,000+ product

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