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Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
Gigabyte

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329

90
/ 100
From $329
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — LGA1700 · Z790
ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

LGA1700 · Z790

90
/ 100
From $629
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…

  • ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • ✓Robust VRM
  • ✓10 GbE option

Pick ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on vrm (92 vs 90).

Features

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the features sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on features (90 vs 88).

BIOS

Tie

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master more score per dollar ($329 vs $629).

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master 90
vs
90 ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Score breakdown

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90
vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master versus ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Socket
AM5
LGA1700
Chipset
B650E
Z790
PCIe
1× PCIe 5.0 x16
—
Networking
2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E
—

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Pros
  • +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • +Robust VRM
  • +10 GbE option
Cons
  • −Price creep beyond budget B650
  • −BIOS less polished than ASUS
  • −No Wi-Fi 7

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

FAQ: Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Which is better, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero? +

Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +

At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Is ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero worth the price? +

At $629, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for VRM quality, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on vrm (92 vs 90). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.