ASRock
ASRock B650M PG Riptide
AM5 · B650
82
/ 100
From $149
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 10
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
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
| 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.