ASRock X870E Taichi vs MSI MEG X870E Godlike

The ASRock X870E Taichi leads on gaming, scoring 115.8 — about 1% ahead of the MSI MEG X870E Godlike. For overclocking the ASRock X870E Taichi is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The ASRock X870E Taichi is the cheaper of the two: the MSI MEG X870E Godlike costs around 40% more at RRP. The ASRock X870E Taichi is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.

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Performance scores
Gaming115.8115.2
Sim / Cockpit110.4124.1
Creator105.5123.9
Overclocking128.2122.1
Value scores
Gaming115.882.3
Sim / Cockpit110.488.6
Creator105.588.5
Overclocking128.287.2
Specifications
VRM Phases2422
Max Memory8200 MT/s8400 MT/s
PCIe Gen55
M.2 Slots46
Rear USB Ports1214
RRP$500$700

★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.