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ASRock B650M PG Riptide — AM5 · B650
ASRock

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

AM5 · B650

82
/ 100
From $149
VS
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 11
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — AM5 · X870E · PCIe 5.0 · 5 Gb LAN
ASUS

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

AM5 · X870E · PCIe 5.0 · 5 Gb LAN

93
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock B650M PG Riptide lands at 82 and ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…

  • ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
  • ✓Excellent VRM
  • ✓5G + 10G networking options
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on vrm (96 vs 82).

Features

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on features (96 vs 80).

BIOS

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on bios (92 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
93 ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Score breakdown

ASRock B650M PG Riptide
82
vrm 82
features 80
bios 78
value 84
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93
vrm 96
features 96
bios 92
value 80

Specs side-by-side

ASRock B650M PG Riptide versus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock B650M PG Riptide ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
B650
X870E
VRM phases
—
20+2
RAM slots
—
4× DDR5-8000+
PCIe
—
2× PCIe 5.0 x16
Networking
—
5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7

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

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Pros
  • +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
  • +Excellent VRM
  • +5G + 10G networking options
Cons
  • −Expensive
  • −Only 2 DIMMs for memory overclocking headroom
  • −Fan control UX

FAQ: ASRock B650M PG Riptide vs ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Which is better, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

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 ROG Crosshair X870E Hero worth the price? +

At $699, ROG Crosshair X870E Hero delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock B650M PG Riptide or 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.

Which is better for VRM quality, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on vrm (96 vs 82). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on features (96 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.