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MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£390Avg. price in US:~$300CPU socket:LGA 1700Chipset:Intel Z790Form factor:ATX

MSI MPG Z790 Edge 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.

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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

90%

9.2

Technical Score

10%

9.2

User score

★Better than 99% of motherboards
9.2

Technical Score

Technical score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

19%

8.9

Memory

16%

9.1

Platform & Features

16%

9.5

Storage

15%

9.5

Network

13%

9.6

Ports & USB

8%

8.9

Expansion

8%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5%

9.7

Audio

★Better than 97% of motherboards
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User reviews

30%

10

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

★Better than 93% of motherboards
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Verdict

The MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi is an ATX motherboard featuring a premium 16+1+1 phase VRM with 90A Smart Power Stages, designed to support 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket. Key specifications include four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB and 7200+ MHz (OC), one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen GPUs, and five M.2 slots (all PCIe 4.0 x4) equipped with Shield Frozr heatsinks. Connectivity is robust with onboard Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN, a 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and Realtek ALC4080 7.1-channel audio. Pros include its striking silver-white aesthetic, extensive storage potential with five M.2 and seven SATA ports, and user-friendly features like screwless M.2 installation and a pre-installed I/O shield. On the downside, it lacks a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, and populating the primary PCIe 5.0 slot alongside certain M.2 configurations can sometimes lead to lane sharing that reduces GPU bandwidth.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi

Technical Score
Technical score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

19%

8.9

Memory

16%

9.1

Platform & Features

16%

9.5

Storage

15%

9.5

Network

13%

9.6

Ports & USB

8%

8.9

Expansion

8%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5%

9.7

Audio

9.2
MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi has a technical score of 9.2 points, which is higher than that of 96.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User reviews

30%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.5
(1012)
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4.3
(94)
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4.3
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4.1
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.2
MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi has a user score of 9.25 points, which is higher than that of 93.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
10
MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
9.0/ 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
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

9.2

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

9.0
MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi has a value-for-money score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 94.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
MSI
CPU socket
LGA 1700
CPU socket
LGA 1700
â–² Better than 55% of models
This motherboard uses the LGA 1700 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.6% 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 Z790
Chipset
Intel Z790
â–² Better than 77% of models
This motherboard uses the Intel Z790 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 77.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.5% of motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
â–² Better than 48% of models
This motherboard 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
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
192 GB
Maximum memory capacity
192 GB
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 10.5% of motherboards.
requires BIOS update for full capacity
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
7,200 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
7,200 MT/s
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 7,200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 77.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.2% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
5
N. of M.2 sockets
5
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 5 M.2 sockets, which is more than 94.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2 slot interface per slot
2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
â–² Better than 79% of models
This motherboard offers 2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 78.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
Key E Wi-Fi slot excluded.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
7
N. of SATA 3 connectors
7
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 7 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 84.7% of motherboards and equal to 0.7% 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
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
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/x4/x1
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x4/x1
â–² Better than 78% of models
This motherboard uses x16/x4/x1 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 77.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.9% 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, x4/x4/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.5% of motherboards and equal to 15.5% 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)
2
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
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 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 72% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 72.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC4080
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4080
★ Better than 90% of models
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC4080 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 90.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.5% of motherboards.
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
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.
supports up to 600Ω.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.6% of motherboards and equal to 37% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
16
VRM phases
16
â–² Better than 80% of models
This motherboard has 16 VRM phases, which is more than 79.6% of motherboards and equal to 3.4% 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.
N. of fan headers
8
N. of fan headers
8
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.2% of motherboards and equal to 15% 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 MPG Z790 Edge WiFi vs the average motherboard

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  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • 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
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    4
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 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
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4080
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 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 ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    10
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 15.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi
    the average motherboard
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi has a higher user score than the average motherboard (9.25 vs 8.000).
    9.25 vs 8
  • 59.7% more popular
    MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi is more popular than the average motherboard (10 vs 6.3).
    10 vs 6.26
  • 21.5% better value for money
    MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi has better value for money than the average motherboard (9.01 vs 7.4).
    9.01 vs 7.41
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 1700
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1700 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,700 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    192 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    requires BIOS update for full capacity
    192 GB vs 128 GB
  • 52.1% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    7,200 MT/s
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7200 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    7,200 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • 3 more SATA 3 connectors
    N. of SATA 3 connectors
    7
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 – >8
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (7 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    7 vs 4
  • 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 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
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x4/x1
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This motherboard has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16/x4/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    4
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 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 ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    10
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    2
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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.
    rear Type-C is Gen 2x2
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    3
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB connections
    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 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.
    JTBT1 header
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
    10Gbps Type-C header
    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.
    20Gbps Type-C header
    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 6E (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 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.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4080
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 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
  • 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.
    2 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    16
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    16 vs 10
  • 2.5 more fan headers
    N. of fan headers
    8
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    8 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
  • 2.44x more expensive
    MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£390 vs £160).
    £390 vs £160
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Z790
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel Z790 vs Intel B860
  • 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
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    Key E Wi-Fi slot excluded.
    2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Fewer useful accessories
    Included accessories
    2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This motherboard has fewer useful accessories than the average motherboard (2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable). The average motherboard comes with 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable.
    2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable
  • 60.8 mm wider
    Width
    304.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is wider than the average motherboard (304.8 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    304.8 mm vs 244 mm
  • 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
  • 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.
    0 vs 2
  • 2.44x more expensive
    MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£390 vs £160).
    £390 vs £160
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Z790
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel Z790 vs Intel B860
  • Fewer useful accessories
    Included accessories
    2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This motherboard has fewer useful accessories than the average motherboard (2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable). The average motherboard comes with 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable.
    2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    Key E Wi-Fi slot excluded.
    2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    0 vs 2
  • 60.8 mm wider
    Width
    304.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is wider than the average motherboard (304.8 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    304.8 mm vs 244 mm

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi?

  • Excellent build quality and robust power delivery (16+1+1 phase VRM) for high-end Intel CPUs.
  • Abundant storage options with five M.2 slots and multiple SATA ports.
  • Easy-to-use BIOS interface (Click BIOS 5) with features like Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons on the I/O panel.
  • Strong connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E (or Wi-Fi 7 on TI MAX versions), 2.5G LAN, and a 20Gbps USB-C port.
  • Clean, premium aesthetic with silver-white heatsinks, popular for white-themed PC builds.
  • Tool-less M.2 installation for the primary slot simplifies the building process.

What customers dislike about MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi?

  • Using a Gen 5 NVMe SSD in the top slot may reduce the primary GPU PCIe lanes from x16 to x8.
  • Initial Windows 11 installation often requires manual loading of LAN/Wi-Fi drivers as they are not natively supported out-of-the-box.
  • Stability issues with 4 sticks of high-speed DDR5 RAM, sometimes requiring manual BIOS tweaking or updates.
  • Aesthetics of the RGB 'Dragon' logo are divisive, with some users finding it 'childish' or distracting.
  • Placement of some fan headers and 8-pin CPU power connectors can be inconvenient or block debug LED visibility in certain cases.
  • MSI Center software is frequently cited as bloated and prone to overriding user-defined power plans.

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