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Z790 PG Lightning: price, specs & release date

Z790 PG Lightning, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Z790 PG Lightning a good buy?

At $205, the Z790 PG Lightning is #2 cheapest of the 12 motherboards we track, where the median is $260. On the spec sheet, its m2 slots of 4 is the highest of the 12, and its release of 2022 is the lowest of the 12.

Specifications

Price (US)$204.99 Launch list/street price; no separate manufacturer MSRP
BrandASRock
Released2022
Socketlga1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Form factoratx
Memory typeddr5
Pcie 5Yes
M2 slots4
Wi-FiNo

Source: pg.asrock.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by newegg.com. Re-verified: LGA1700, Intel Z790, ATX, DDR5 (up to 7200+ OC), 4x M.2 (all PCIe Gen4x4, one also SATA3), 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot, NO onboard WiFi (M.2 Key-E slot present but unpopulated -- this is the base non-WiFi model; a separate 'Z790 Lightning WiFi' variant exists) confirmed via ASRock page, Newegg and FPS Review (March 2024). Launch/street price ~$204.99.

Is the Z790 PG Lightning worth it vs cheaper motherboards?

Z790 PG Lightning against its closest cheaper and pricier motherboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

ProductPriceSocketChipsetForm factorMemory typePcie 5
Z790 PG Lightning this$204.99lga1700Intel Z790atxddr5Yes
PRO B650-P WiFi$199.99am5AMD B650atxddr5No
B650 Aorus Elite AX$229.99am5AMD B650atxddr5Yes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Z790 PG Lightning cost?

The Z790 PG Lightning has a US price of $204.99 (Launch list/street price; no separate manufacturer MSRP), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Z790 PG Lightning compare on price?

At $205, the Z790 PG Lightning is #2 cheapest of the 12 motherboards we track, where the median is $260.

When was the Z790 PG Lightning released?

The Z790 PG Lightning was released 2022.

What are the Z790 PG Lightning's key specs?

Z790 PG Lightning (ASRock): socket lga1700, chipset Intel Z790, form factor atx, memory type ddr5, pcie 5 Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $204.99 at pg.asrock.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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