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ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac vs Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming

    ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac Motherboard
    ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming Motherboard
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      5 editorial reviews
      Here is our extension on the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac Motherboard Review.Read more
      ASRock’s latest Mini ITX motherboard takes on ATX rivals in features, price, performance, and efficiency. It's an exceptional compact board for an Intel build.Read more
      After a couple motherboards designed for AMD Ryzen, it’s time to take a closer look at the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac motherboard. It’s our first review of the motherboard from brand new Phantom Gaming series ...Read more
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      5
      5 editorial reviews
      Intel platforms typically offer an excellent foundation for small form factor builds and Intel's Z39Read more
      Intel’s Core i9-9900K has pushed mid-level enthusiast motherboard pricing well into what was once considered the high-end. Can Asus’s Z390-E Gaming win this market?Read more
      Mini-ITX motherboards have always been an interest for PC enthusiasts. These small form factor components have always opened up opportunities to PC builders who wants a powerful system, without the additional bulk. Unlike the past, where Mini-ITX systems only served a very niche market, this form of motherboard is also getting mainstream acceptance. It is…Read more
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      User rating
      42
      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		45 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Motherboard typeMini-ITXMini-ITX
      Processor socket
      LGA 1151
      LGA 1151

      Memory

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Supported memory bus clock
      • 2400 MHz
      • 2133 MHz
      • 2666 MHz
      • 2800 MHz
      • 2933 MHz
      • 3200 MHz
      • 3733 MHz
      • 3600 MHz
      • 3800 MHz
      • 3866 MHz
      • 4000 MHz
      • 4133 MHz
      • 4500 MHz
      • 4266 MHz
      • 4333 MHz
      • 2400 MHz
      • 2133 MHz
      • 2666 MHz
      • 2800 MHz
      • 3000 MHz
      • 3200 MHz
      • 3300 MHz
      • 3400 MHz
      • 3333 MHz
      • 3466 MHz
      • 3733 MHz
      • 3600 MHz
      • 3866 MHz
      • 4000 MHz
      • 4133 MHz
      • 4500 MHz
      • 4400 MHz
      • 4266 MHz
      • 4333 MHz
      RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
      Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
      Maximum RAM size32 GB32 GB
      Number of memory slots22
      Memory channelsDualDual
      Non-ECCyesyes

      Audio properties

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Audio codecRealtek ALC1220
      SupremeFX
      Audio output channels7.17.1

      Graphics

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Maximum resolution
      • 4096
      • 2304
      • 4096
      • 2160

      Technical details

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Maximum number of processors11

      BIOS

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
      BIOS features
      • Multilingual BIOS
      • UEFI BIOS
      • SMBIOS 2.7 support
      • ACPI 6.0 support
      • WfM 2.0 support
      • Multilingual BIOS
      • UEFI BIOS
      • ASUS EZ Flash 3
      • SMBIOS 3.0 support
      • ACPI 6.0 support
      BIOS memory size16.0 mB16.0 mB
      ACPI version6.06.0

      Expansion slots

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Number of M.2 (M) slots22

      Internal I/O ports

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      CPU fan connectoryesyes
      Number of chassis fan connectors11
      ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
      Number of SATA III connectors44

      Rear panel I/O ports

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      S/PDIF out portyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity11
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity42
      USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
      DisplayPorts quantity11

      Network

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11a
      • Wi-Fi 5
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • Wi-Fi 4
      • 802.11a
      • Wi-Fi 5
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • Wi-Fi 4
      Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
      LAN controllerIntel I219VIntel I219V

      Dimensions

      ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/acASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac
      Asus ROG Strix Z390-I GamingAsus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming
      Width6.69 in6.69 in
      Depth6.69 in6.69 in

      Pros & Cons

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