10 Best Z390 Motherboard of December 2025

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz; DIMM Slots: 4.Operating system: Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• 2x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2; USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
• MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects. Connect RGB or RAINBOW LED strips with addressable headers and create an RGB gaming PC. Control Mystic Light SYNC enabled products
• Built for high-performance gaming - Extended heatsink, ATX form factor ready for multi-GPU

MSI

• Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors
• Direct 12 Phases Digital VRM with 50A Smart Power Stage
• Advanced Thermal Design with Optimized Surface Heatsink
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN
• 2x M.2 AORUS Thermal Guard
• AMP UP AUDIO ALC1200
• RGB Fusion 2.0
• Smart Fan 5 Hybrid Fan Headers with smart fan functions (Fan Stop, PWM Controls, Noise Detection)
• Rear - 2x USB3.2 Gen2 (A), 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (A), 4x USB 2.0

Gigabyte

• Supports 9th i9-9900k, i7-9700k, i5-9600k and 8th Generation Intel Core/ Pentium gold/ Celeron Processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel DDR4 memory, up to 4600(OC) MHz
• Killer E2500 LAN, Intel 802. 11AC Wi-Fi, Turbo U. 2, 3x Turbo M. 2 with M. 2 Shield frozr, Dual front USB 3. 1 Gen2 Type-C
• Mystic Light Infinity: 16. 8 million colors/ 29 effects. Connect RGB or rainbow LED strips with addressable headers and create an RGB Gaming PC. Control Mystic Light Sync enabled products
• Built for hardcore gaming and extreme overclocking

MSI

• LGA1151 Supports 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core Processors
• Chipset: Intel Z390
• Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
• Slots: 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (run single at x16 or dual at x16/x4), 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)
• Multi-Graphics: Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, CrossFireX Technology

ASRock

• Designed for 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2 and Asus optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• 5x Protection III Hardware-level safeguards with safe Slot Core, LANGuard and overvoltage protection provide component longevity and reliability
• Fanxpert 4 with AIO pump header delivers advanced fan control for dynamic system cooling
• Patent-pending Safe Slot Core fortified PCIe Slots prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs
• 8-Channel HD gaming audio featuring Realtek ALC887 high definition Audio CODEC

ASUS

• Designed for 9th 8th Generation Intel Core processors maximize connectivity and speed with Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, onboard 802.11AC Wi Fi and ASUS optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• Revamped 5 way Optimization over clocks Intelligently based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry while FanXpert 4 delivers dynamic system cooling; Operating System Windows 10 64 bit
• Gamer's Guardian ensures component longevity with safe Slot, ESD guards and DRAM over current protection
• Pre mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG's attention to detail and quality

ASUS

• Supports 9th and 8th Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• Intel Optane Memory Ready
• 12+1 Phases digital VRM solution with DrMOS
• Advanced thermal design with multi cuts heatsinks and Heat pipe. Bluetooth 5
• Onboard Intel CNVi 802.11AC 2x2 wave 2 Wi Fi
• Alc1220 vb enhance 114db(rear)/ 110db(front) SNR in microphone with WIMA Audio Capacitors
• Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed
• RGB Fusion with Multi Zone LED Light Show Design, supports addressable LED & RGB LED strips
• Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with Fan Stop

Gigabyte

• Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2 and ASUS Optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• Revamped 5 Way Optimization that has the intelligence to overclock a CPU based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry
• 5X Protection III Hardware level safeguards with Safe Slot Core, LAN Guard, Over voltage Protection provide longevity, reliability. Fan Xpert 4 delivers advanced fan control for dynamic system cooling
• Patent pending Safe Slot Core fortified PCIe slots prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs
• 8 channel HD Gaming Audio featuring Realtek ALC887 high definition audio codec
• DTS Headphone:X

ASUS

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel ddr4 memory, up to 4400(oc) MHz
• Turbo m.2: pci-e gen3 x4 interfACe maximizes performance for NVME SSDS
• Core boost, 8+4 pin CPU power connector, ddr4 boost
• Built for reliable operation
• Operating system - support for windows 10 64-bit
• Intel turbo usb 3.1 gen2: powered by intel usb 3.1 gen2 controller, turbo usb ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest usb speeds
• Multi-gpu: with steel armor pci-e slots. Supports 2-way amd crossfire
• Extended heatsink design: msi extended pwm and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.

MSI

• Supports 9th and 8th Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• Intel Optane Memory Ready
• 12+1 Phases digital VRM solution with DrMOS
• Advanced thermal design with direct touch Heat pipe
• Onboard Intel CNVi 802.11AC 2x2 wave 2 Wi Fi
• Alc1220 vb enhance 114db(rear)/ 110db(front) SNR in microphone with WIMA Audio Capacitors
• Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed
• RGB Fusion with Multi Zone LED Light Show Design, supports addressable LED & RGB LED strips

Gigabyte