Which board is better for a multi-GPU workstation?

The ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE, with four PCIe 5.0 x16 slots versus three on the GIGABYTE. Its SSI CEB size also gives more room between cards.

Can I use the same CPU in both?

No. The GIGABYTE uses AMD Socket sTR5 for Threadripper 7000/9000, and the ASUS uses Intel LGA4710-2 for Xeon 6. Pick the board after you pick the CPU.

Which supports more memory?

The ASUS lists up to 4 TB of ECC R-DIMM DDR5 at 2DPC; the GIGABYTE lists up to 2 TB. Both use 8 slots and 8-channel RDIMM memory.

Is the GIGABYTE worth the higher price?

At $1,347.12 as of November 7, 2026 it costs about $400 more than the ASUS at $944.99 as of November 3, 2026. You pay for the AMD platform and onboard Wi-Fi 7, not for more expansion.

Do either have built-in wireless?

Only the GIGABYTE, which has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3. The ASUS relies on its 10G and 2.5G Ethernet ports.

Which has faster USB?

The ASUS, with two USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports. The GIGABYTE tops out at USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps.

Gigabyte TRX50 AI TOP vs ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

These boards fit different CPU platforms, so the choice is really about which processor you plan to run. The GIGABYTE TRX50 AI TOP is the AMD Socket sTR5 board for Threadripper 7000 and 9000 chips, and it was $1,347.12 at Newegg as of November 7, 2026, after dipping to $879.99 on November 6. The ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE is the Intel LGA4710-2 workstation board, priced at $944.99 as of November 3, 2026. Buy the ASUS if you are building on Intel Xeon 6 and want four PCIe 5.0 x16 slots plus USB4; buy the GIGABYTE if you are on AMD Threadripper and want 8-channel DDR5 RDIMM support.

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