ASRock
ASRock B650M PG Riptide
AM5 · B650
82
/ 100
From $149
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 11
ASUS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E
93
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock B650M PG Riptide lands at 82 and ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASRock B650M PG Riptide if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASRock B650M PG Riptide 82
vs 93 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Score breakdown
ASRock B650M PG Riptide
82 vrm 82
features 80
bios 78
value 84
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock B650M PG Riptide | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650 | X870E |
ASRock B650M PG Riptide
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E 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: ASRock B650M PG Riptide vs ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Which is better, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASRock B650M PG Riptide worth the price? +
At $149, ASRock B650M PG Riptide delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.
Is ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero worth the price? +
At $699, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E 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.