ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W
The current ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
ASUS · MOBO · LGA1700
Retailer photo of ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W (ATX). View this offer in Where to buy
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
- Memory
- DDR5 · 4 slots
- M.2 slots
- 6
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt CAD 543 the ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W is priced in line with its CAD 543 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W (ATX) | Newegg | New | CAD 543 | 50 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI WMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#312 of 703 graded motherboards
- #309 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI 74
- #310 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4 74
- #311 ASUSASUS Z790 GAMING WIFI7 74
- #312 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 74
- #313 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II 74
- #314 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE 74
- #315 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 D AX 74
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#200 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #197 ASUSASUS PRIME B650M-A AX 51
- #198 MSIMSI PRO Z790-S WIFI 51
- #199 ASUSASUS B850M-AYW-GAMING-WIFI 51
- #200 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 50
- #201 MSIMSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI 50
- #202 MSIMSI B550-A PRO 50
- #203 ASUSASUS b650m-ayw-wifi 50
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#468 of 685 graded motherboards
- #465 MSIMSI MAG Z390M MORTAR 74
- #466 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 74
- #467 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II 74
- #468 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 74
- #469 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II 74
- #470 MSIMSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II 74
- #471 ASUSASUS tuf-gaming-b550m-plus 73
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#152 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #149 ASRockASRock Z790 PRO RS 57
- #150 MSIMSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI 57
- #151 ASUSASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX 56
- #152 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 56
- #153 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP 56
- #154 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 56
- #155 GigabyteGigabyte Z890M GAMING X 56
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#66 of 680 graded motherboards
- #63 ASUSASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI 88
- #64 ASRockASRock Z790 PRO RS 88
- #65 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA 88
- #66 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 88
- #67 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II 88
- #68 MSIMSI MEG Z790 ACE 88
- #69 MSIMSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX 88
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#133 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #130 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI 50
- #131 MSIMSI TRX40P10G 50
- #132 ASUSASUS ProArt-B850-CREATOR-WIFI-NEO 49
- #133 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 49
- #134 ASUSASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 49
- #135 ASUSASUS PRIME Z790-V AX 49
- #136 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI 49
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#548 of 703 graded motherboards
- #545 ASUSASUS PRIME Z690-P D4 48
- #546 ASUSASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI 48
- #547 ASUSASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4 48
- #548 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 48
- #549 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II 48
- #550 MSIMSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI 48
- #551 MSIMSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II 48
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#312 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #309 GigabyteGigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE 28
- #310 ASRockASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4 27
- #311 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 27
- #312 ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W 27
- #313 ASUSASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM 27
- #314 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 27
- #315 ASRockASRock Z790 PRO RS 27
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value50 | Higher capability MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI 20 +34% capability · -43% price | Higher Value with current priorities ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 100 +4% capability · -65% price |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeC Value56 | Higher capability MSI PRO B650-P WIFI S 81 +35% capability · -40% price | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE B 100 +14% capability · -39% price |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeB Value49 | Higher capability Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE A 88 +8% capability · -39% price | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE A 90 +4% capability |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeD Value27 | Higher capability ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI S 98 +109% capability · -48% price | Higher Value with current priorities ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI C 100 +41% capability · -56% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded B for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near CAD 280, against a cheapest tracked CAD 543
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi holds Relative Value 100 against its 50 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 190
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Gaming Build is not actually your main job — Workstation isit grades C for Gaming Build, but B for Workstation
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Gaming Build is your main useit grades C there; MSI PRO B650-P WIFI grades S at CAD 325
- You want strong value for Gaming Build specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Gaming Build — the calculation only gets there near CAD 222, against a cheapest tracked CAD 543
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE holds Relative Value 100 against its 56 for Gaming Build, at CAD 333
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded B for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Workstation specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Workstation per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE holds Relative Value 90 against its 49 for Workstation. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Workstation isit grades D for Small-Case Fit, but B for Workstation
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades D there; ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI grades S at CAD 280
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small-Case Fit per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI holds Relative Value 100 against its 27 for Small-Case Fit, at CAD 240
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming Build
Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 6
- SATA ports
- 4
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 3
- USB ports
- 5
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6
- Ethernet
- 2.5 Gb/s
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Features
- RAID
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Manufacturer part number
- Z790-AYW WIFI W
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-29
What to check in your build
LGA 1700
Takes LGA 1700 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
ATX
ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR5 · 4 slots · up to 192 GB
Takes DDR5 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #312 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W offers C-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #468 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W offers B-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #66 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W offers D-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #548 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
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Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-29 · formula mobo-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.