ASRock X870 Taichi Creator VS ASRock X870E Taichi OCF

The ASRock X870 Taichi Creator and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF share a lot of common features in terms of general specifications. Both motherboards have the same AM5 CPU socket, X870 chipset, and ATX form factor. They also both support Wi-Fi across multiple versions, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), making them quite versatile in wireless connectivity. Bluetooth 5.4 is available on both, and both support HDMI 2.1 for high-definition video output.

In terms of overclocking, both motherboards are designed to be easy to overclock, and they both feature RGB lighting for customization. Additionally, each model includes dual BIOS for reliability, and both motherboards make it easy to reset the BIOS when needed. Neither of these products has aptX support, and neither includes integrated graphics or an integrated CPU.

Finally, both the X870 Taichi Creator and the X870E Taichi OCF come with a 3-year warranty, ensuring long-term support. Both motherboards also feature a single CPU socket, confirming that they are intended for one processor each.

The ASRock X870 Taichi Creator and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF differ significantly in their memory specifications. The X870 Taichi Creator supports up to 256GB of memory, while the X870E Taichi OCF supports a smaller maximum memory amount of 128GB. Both motherboards feature DDR5 memory and support two memory channels, ensuring efficient data transfer.

In terms of memory slots, the X870 Taichi Creator offers 4 slots, providing more room for memory expansion compared to the 2 slots available on the X870E Taichi OCF. When it comes to overclocked RAM speeds, the X870 Taichi Creator supports speeds up to 8000 MHz, while the X870E Taichi OCF can handle faster speeds of up to 9000 MHz.

Neither motherboard supports ECC memory, so both are intended for standard consumer-grade memory without error-correcting capabilities.

The ASRock X870 Taichi Creator and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF offer a range of ports with some notable differences. The X870 Taichi Creator provides 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A), 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A), and 2 USB 2.0 ports, while the X870E Taichi OCF offers 7 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) and 2 USB 2.0 ports. The X870 Taichi Creator lacks USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) but includes 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports. In contrast, the X870E Taichi OCF has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-C), but it also features the same 2 USB 4 40Gbps and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Both motherboards have HDMI outputs, but neither includes DisplayPort outputs or eSATA ports. The X870 Taichi Creator has 2 RJ45 ports for networking, while the X870E Taichi OCF has only 1 RJ45 port. The X870E Taichi OCF also includes a PS/2 port, which the X870 Taichi Creator does not.

Both products feature USB Type-C support, but only the X870 Taichi Creator offers a more extensive set of USB-A and USB-C ports, while the X870E Taichi OCF focuses on fewer, more specialized ports, such as a single USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port and an additional PS/2 port for legacy devices.

The ASRock X870 Taichi Creator and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF have some key differences in their connector configurations. The X870 Taichi Creator offers 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, and 6 USB 2.0 ports through expansion. In contrast, the X870E Taichi OCF provides only 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, but it offers 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, as well as 6 USB 2.0 ports through expansion, showing a difference in how each board handles USB expansion.

Regarding storage connectors, the X870 Taichi Creator comes with 4 SATA 3 connectors, while the X870E Taichi OCF has only 2 SATA 3 connectors. The X870 Taichi Creator also has 4 M.2 sockets, whereas the X870E Taichi OCF supports 6 M.2 sockets, allowing for more NVMe drives to be connected on the latter. Both motherboards have no U.2 sockets, mSATA connectors, or SATA 2 connectors.

Neither motherboard includes a TPM connector, as both are listed as lacking this feature, but they do provide robust connectivity options with the available USB, SATA, and M.2 slots.

The ASRock X870 Taichi Creator and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF both support PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, with each motherboard offering 2 of these high-speed slots. However, they differ in their support for older PCIe versions. The X870 Taichi Creator includes 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, while the X870E Taichi OCF does not feature any PCIe 3.0 x16 slots.

Regarding other PCIe slot types, the X870 Taichi Creator has no PCIe x1, PCI, PCIe 2.0 x16, PCIe x4, or PCIe x8 slots. In contrast, the X870E Taichi OCF provides 1 PCIe x4 slot, but it lacks the other types of PCIe slots that the X870 Taichi Creator also omits.

Both motherboards are equipped with a similar set of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, but the X870E Taichi OCF offers a unique advantage with its PCIe x4 slot, which the X870 Taichi Creator does not provide.

The ASRock X870 Taichi Creator and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF both feature a high Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC) of 130 dB, ensuring excellent audio quality. The main difference between the two lies in the audio channels: the X870 Taichi Creator supports 7.1 audio channels, while the X870E Taichi OCF supports 5.1 audio channels, providing a more immersive audio experience on the former.

Both motherboards include an S/PDIF Out port, allowing for high-quality digital audio output. They also share the same number of audio connectors, with 2 audio connectors available on each board.

Overall, the X870 Taichi Creator offers a more advanced audio configuration with 7.1 channels, while the X870E Taichi OCF is limited to 5.1 audio, but both offer similar high-quality audio features otherwise.

Both the ASRock X870 Taichi Creator and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF support similar RAID configurations. Both motherboards support RAID 1 for data mirroring, RAID 10 (1+0) for a balance of redundancy and performance, and RAID 0 for striping. Neither motherboard supports RAID 5 or RAID 0+1, limiting their options for advanced storage configurations beyond RAID 0, 1, and 10.

The RAID support for both products is identical, with no difference in the available RAID levels for either motherboard. This ensures similar storage capabilities between the two models when it comes to RAID setup options.