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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 Z890 Hero wins by 2
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

LGA1851 · Z890

92
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…

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

Pick ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 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

Tie

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on bios (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master more score per dollar ($329 vs $699).

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master 90
vs
92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Score breakdown

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90
vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master versus ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
B650E
Z890
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 Z890 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 Z890 Hero

Which is better, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Z890 Hero worth the price? +

At $699, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in vrm.

Does Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 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 BIOS quality, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on bios (88 vs 86). Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score.

Which is the better value, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — more score per dollar ($329 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.