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ASRock B650M PG Riptide — AM5 · B650
ASRock

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

AM5 · B650

82
/ 100
From $149
VS
NZXT N7 Z790 wins by 3
NZXT N7 Z790 — LGA1700 · Z790
NZXT

NZXT N7 Z790

LGA1700 · Z790

85
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

NZXT N7 Z790 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock B650M PG Riptide lands at 82 and NZXT N7 Z790 at 85. That puts NZXT N7 Z790 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASRock B650M PG Riptide if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick NZXT N7 Z790 if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

NZXT N7 Z790

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

NZXT N7 Z790 leads on vrm (85 vs 82).

Features

NZXT N7 Z790

Compared on the features sub-score

NZXT N7 Z790 leads on features (83 vs 80).

BIOS

NZXT N7 Z790

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

NZXT N7 Z790 leads on bios (81 vs 78).

Value for money

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASRock B650M PG Riptide more score per dollar ($149 vs $329).

ASRock B650M PG Riptide 82
vs
85 NZXT N7 Z790

Score breakdown

ASRock B650M PG Riptide
82
vrm 82
features 80
bios 78
value 84
NZXT N7 Z790
85
vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock B650M PG Riptide versus NZXT N7 Z790 — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock B650M PG Riptide NZXT N7 Z790
Socket
AM5
LGA1700
Chipset
B650
Z790

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

NZXT N7 Z790

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

FAQ: ASRock B650M PG Riptide vs NZXT N7 Z790

Which is better, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or NZXT N7 Z790? +

NZXT N7 Z790 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASRock B650M PG Riptide worth the price? +

At $149, ASRock B650M PG Riptide delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Is NZXT N7 Z790 worth the price? +

At $329, NZXT N7 Z790 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock B650M PG Riptide or NZXT N7 Z790 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for VRM quality, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or NZXT N7 Z790? +

NZXT N7 Z790 — leads on vrm (85 vs 82). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or NZXT N7 Z790? +

NZXT N7 Z790 — leads on features (83 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.