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Compare ASRock B860M-X WiFi vs Z890I Nova WiFi

ASRock B860M-X WiFi and ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi are both motherboards with the same Socket (LGA1851), PCI-Express x16 Slots (1) and RAM Slots (2). The main differences are in Form factor, Chipset, Supported Memory and Audio Chipset.
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Brand
ASRock
Brand
ASRock
Model
B860M-X WiFi
Model
Z890I Nova WiFi
Release Date
📅 January 2025
Release Date
📅 October 2024
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts
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Socket
LGA1851
Socket
LGA1851
Form factor
Micro ATX
Form factor
Mini ITX
Chipset
Intel B860
Chipset
Intel Z890
Supported Memory
DDR5
4400Mhz 6400Mhz 6800Mhz 7200Mhz 7600Mhz 7800Mhz 8000Mhz 8200Mhz 8400Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR5
4400Mhz 4800Mhz 5200Mhz 5600Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz 6600Mhz 6800Mhz 7000Mhz 7200Mhz 7600Mhz 7800Mhz 8000Mhz 8200Mhz 8400Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
No
ECC RAM Support
No
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC897
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
Nahimic Audio
LAN Chipset
Dragon RTL8125BG
LAN Chipset
Realtek RTL8126CG
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Max LAN Speed
5Gbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
No
CrossFire Support
No
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Back I/O Ports
  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol)*
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
  • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  • 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
  • 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
  • * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
6E
Wi-Fi Generation
7
PCI-Express x16 Slots
1
PCI-Express x16 Slots
1
PCI-Express x4 Slots
1
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
1
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
2
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Ports
4
M.2 Devices support
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2280 - M Key
  • 2280 - M Key
  • 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
RAM Slots
2
RAM Slots
2
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
1
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the ASRock B860M-X WiFi:

  • 48% cheaper, you can save $120.00
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x4
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1
  • +2 Ports SATA 6Gb/s
  • +1 Onboard USB 2.0
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2

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Reasons to buy the ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi:

  • Newer Wi-Fi protocol
  • +1 Ports M.2
  • Supports back I/O Thunderbolt

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