ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero wins by 1
ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
LGA1700 · Z790
90
/ 100
From $629
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ahead by 1 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 Maximus Z790 Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs 90 ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Score breakdown
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock X870E Taichi | ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | X870E | Z790 |
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 Maximus Z790 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 Maximus Z790 Hero
Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero? +
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Maximus Z790 Hero worth the price? +
At $629, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock X870E Taichi or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 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.