Gigabyte
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
90
/ 100
From $329
VS
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
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
| 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.