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ASRock B650M PG Riptide — AM5 · B650
ASRock

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

AM5 · B650

82
/ 100
From $149
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 10
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, ASRock B650M PG Riptide lands at 82 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 10 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 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

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on vrm (92 vs 82).

Features

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on features (90 vs 80).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on bios (88 vs 78).

Value for money

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASRock B650M PG Riptide more score per dollar ($149 vs $699).

ASRock B650M PG Riptide 82
vs
92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Score breakdown

ASRock B650M PG Riptide
82
vrm 82
features 80
bios 78
value 84
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock B650M PG Riptide versus ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock B650M PG Riptide ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
B650
Z890

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 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: ASRock B650M PG Riptide vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Which is better, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 Maximus Z890 Hero worth the price? +

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

Does ASRock B650M PG Riptide 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 VRM quality, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on vrm (92 vs 82). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on features (90 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.