5 M.2 Slots — 2 Motherboards Compared

Decision table

5 M.2 Slots: which one for what?

The 2 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: ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi62%

Leads for Content Creation: ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi72%

Leads for Work / Productivity: ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi68%

Leads for Value for Money: ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi50%

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ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFiASUS
AM5 · AMD X870E · ATX
58% 56% 50% 50%
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
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFiASUS
LGA1851 · Intel Z890 · ATX
62% 72% 68% 50%
Why it ranks here
- PCIe 5
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Work / Productivity
- 10G Ethernet
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.