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ASRock X870E Taichi — AM5 · X870E
ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi

AM5 · X870E

89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 3
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 X870E Taichi lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 3 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 Z890 Hero if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O
ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs
92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Score breakdown

ASRock X870E Taichi
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock X870E Taichi versus ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock X870E Taichi ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
X870E
Z890

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 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 X870E Taichi vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Z890 Hero worth the price? +

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

Does ASRock X870E Taichi 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.