4 M.2 Slots — 21 Motherboards Compared

Decision table

4 M.2 Slots: which one for what?

The 21 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Content Creation Work / Productivity Value for Money

Leads for Gaming: Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite WiFi777%

Leads for Content Creation: ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi76%

Leads for Work / Productivity: Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite WiFi771%

Leads for Value for Money: Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite WiFi775%

#13#20#20#14
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D4ASUS
LGA1700 · Intel Z790 · ATX
70% 50% 50% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#3#13#13#2
ASRock B850 Steel Legend WiFiASRock
AM5 · AMD B850 · ATX
72% 50% 52% 70%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Value for Money
- Value segment
#16#2#2#18
MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFiMSI
LGA1851 · Intel Z890 · ATX
63% 75% 71% 58%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- 5G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Work / Productivity
- 5G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#21#14#15#3
ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFiASUS
AM5 · ATX · 4
58% 50% 50% 70%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Value for Money
- Value segment
#19#7#9#4
ASUS Prime X870-P WiFiASUS
AM5 · AMD X870 · ATX
60% 60% 54% 58%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#9#15#16#5
ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFiASUS
LGA1700 · Intel Z790 · ATX
70% 50% 50% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#20#8#10#6
ASUS Prime Z890-P WiFiASUS
LGA1851 · Intel Z890 · ATX
60% 60% 54% 58%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#17#3#7#19
ASUS ProArt X670E-Creator WiFiASUS
AM5 · ATX · 4
62% 72% 56% 50%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#18#4#8#21
ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFiASUS
LGA1700 · Intel Z790 · ATX
62% 72% 56% 50%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#15#1#5#20
ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFiASUS
AM5 · AMD X870E · ATX
63% 76% 59% 50%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#2#6#6#9
ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Pro WiFi7 W NeoASUS
AM5 · AMD X870 · ATX
75% 63% 59% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- 5G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- 5G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#11#17#18#11
ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFiASUS
LGA1700 · Intel Z690 · ATX
70% 50% 50% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#12#19#19#13
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFiASUS
LGA1700 · Intel Z790 · ATX
70% 50% 50% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#14#21#21#15
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro WiFiASUS
LGA1700 · Intel Z790 · ATX
70% 50% 50% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#4#9#11#8
ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFiASUS
AM5 · AMD X870 · ATX
72% 60% 54% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#5#10#12#10
ASUS TUF Gaming X870E-Plus WiFi7ASUS
AM5 · AMD X870E · ATX
72% 60% 54% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#7#11#3#16
ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Plus WiFiASUS
LGA1851 · Intel Z890 · ATX
72% 60% 66% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Work / Productivity
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#8#12#4#17
ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Pro WiFiASUS
LGA1851 · Intel Z890 · ATX
72% 60% 66% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Work / Productivity
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#10#16#17#7
ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFiASUS
AM5 · ATX · 4
70% 50% 50% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#6#18#14#12
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFiASUS
LGA1700 · Intel Z790 · ATX
72% 50% 52% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Value segment
#1#5#1#1
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite WiFi7Gigabyte
LGA1851 · Intel Z890 · ATX
77% 65% 71% 75%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- PCIe 5
- Current model — 23 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- Current model — 23 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Work / Productivity
- Current model — 23 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Value for Money
- Value segment
- Current model — 23 months on the market