The ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi is the objective winner of this comparison, securing more individual specification victories than its competitor. Its most significant advantage lies in its storage connectivity, as it offers 100% more SATA ports than the ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI. This increased capacity for traditional hard drives and solid-state drives makes the ASRock motherboard the superior choice for users prioritizing extensive local storage configurations over other expansion options.

Users who require a high volume of internal storage drives should select the ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi for its superior SATA port count. Conversely, the ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI is the better option for those who prioritize peripheral expansion, as it provides 100% more PCIe x1 slots. Choosing between these two components depends entirely on whether your specific build requires additional storage connectivity or extra slots for specialized expansion cards.