Between the X870E Taichi and MEG X870E GODLIKE, the X870E Taichi comes out ahead in several specs, while the MEG X870E GODLIKE wins on m.2 slots and pcie slots. Overall, the X870E Taichi scores 74.6 and the MEG X870E GODLIKE scores 80.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MEG X870E GODLIKE edges ahead on the Mars Score (74.6 vs 80.1), but the 5.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The X870E Taichi doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MEG X870E GODLIKE if you care most about m.2 slots and pcie slots. Its strongest claims are m.2 slots, pcie slots.
Both ship with comparable max memory, ram slots, wi-fi 7, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MEG X870E GODLIKE is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASRock - X870E Taichi wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE wins
- ▲M.2 slots — 1.00 more. 6 vs 5.
- ▲PCIe slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
Spec comparison
Platform
| Spec | ASRock - X870E Taichi | MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870E | X870E |
| Form factor | ATX | E-ATXlead |
Expansion
| Spec | ASRock - X870E Taichi | MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| PCIe slots | 3 | 4lead |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 5 | 6lead |
I/O
| Spec | ASRock - X870E Taichi | MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 13 | 16lead |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | true | true |
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