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ASRock X870E Taichi — AM5 · X870E
ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi

AM5 · X870E

89
/ 100
From $499
VS
MSI MEG X870E Godlike wins by 1
MSI MEG X870E Godlike — AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7
MSI

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7

90
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

MSI MEG X870E Godlike takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and MSI MEG X870E Godlike at 90. That puts MSI MEG X870E Godlike ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…

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

Pick MSI MEG X870E Godlike if…

  • ✓Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
  • ✓Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
  • ✓Best onboard audio in class
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Winner by scenario

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

VRM quality

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on vrm (100 vs 89).

Features

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the features sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on features (96 vs 87).

Value for money

ASRock X870E Taichi

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASRock X870E Taichi more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,099).

ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs
90 MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Score breakdown

ASRock X870E Taichi
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ease 0
software 0
MSI MEG X870E Godlike
90
vrm 100
features 96
bios 0
value 78
ease 84
software 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock X870E Taichi versus MSI MEG X870E Godlike — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock X870E Taichi MSI MEG X870E Godlike
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
X870E
AMD X870E
VRM
—
24+2+1 phase
RAM
—
4× DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s OC
PCIe slots
—
2× PCIe 5.0 x16
M.2
—
6× (3× PCIe 5.0)
USB
—
2× USB4, 8× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Network
—
10 GbE + Wi-Fi 7

ASRock X870E Taichi

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

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Pros
  • +Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
  • +Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
  • +Best onboard audio in class
Cons
  • −Halo pricing
  • −EATX cutouts limit case compatibility
  • −OLED display gimmicky

FAQ: ASRock X870E Taichi vs MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +

At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.

Is MSI MEG X870E Godlike worth the price? +

At $1,099, MSI MEG X870E Godlike delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock X870E Taichi or MSI MEG X870E Godlike 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 X870E Taichi or MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on vrm (100 vs 89). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock X870E Taichi or MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on features (96 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.