ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 4
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 X870E Taichi lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASRock X870E Taichi 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 X870E Taichi 89
vs 93 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Score breakdown
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock X870E Taichi | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870E | X870E |
ASRock X870E Taichi
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 X870E Taichi vs ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +
At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
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 X870E Taichi 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.