Which is better for gaming?

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex. It pairs with Core Ultra Series 2 chips and fast dual-channel DDR5, and it has Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7. The TRX50 AERO D is built for workstation loads, not frame rates.

Which supports more memory?

The TRX50 AERO D. It has four DIMM/RDIMM slots and supports up to 1 TB across quad channels. The Apex has two slots and tops out at 128 GB.

Can I use a Threadripper PRO in the Apex?

No. The Apex uses Intel LGA 1851 and takes Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs only. Threadripper PRO needs socket sTR5, which is the TRX50 AERO D.

Is the TRX50 AERO D worth the extra cost?

Only if you need Threadripper PRO cores, quad-channel memory or 10GbE. At $579.99 at Newegg as of November 7, 2026, it is a workstation investment, and the CPU and RDIMMs add a lot on top.

Which has better networking?

The TRX50 AERO D, with 10GbE and 2.5GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 7. The Apex has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 but only 1 GbE wired.

Which fits a standard ATX case?

The Apex, which is standard ATX at 12 x 9.6 in. The TRX50 AERO D is Extended ATX and needs a case that lists EATX support.

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex vs Gigabyte TRX50 AERO D

These two boards do not compete for the same build. The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex is a mainstream Intel LGA 1851 gaming and overclocking board for Core Ultra Series 2 chips. The Gigabyte TRX50 AERO D is a workstation board for AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO on socket sTR5, with quad-channel memory and up to 1 TB of RAM. The Apex's price was not given; the TRX50 AERO D is $579.99 at Newegg as of November 7, 2026, down from $599.99 at Newegg as of November 3, 2026.

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