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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — AM5 · X870E
ASUS

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

AM5 · X870E

93
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 3
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
Gigabyte

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329

90
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero lands at 93 and Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…

  • ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • ✓Robust VRM
  • ✓10 GbE option
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Winner by scenario

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

VRM quality

Tie

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

BIOS

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on bios (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master more score per dollar ($329 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero 93
vs
90 Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93
vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90
vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero versus Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
X870E
B650E
PCIe
—
1× PCIe 5.0 x16
Networking
—
2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E

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

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Pros
  • +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • +Robust VRM
  • +10 GbE option
Cons
  • −Price creep beyond budget B650
  • −BIOS less polished than ASUS
  • −No Wi-Fi 7

FAQ: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Which is better, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +

At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master 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 BIOS quality, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on bios (89 vs 86). Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score.

Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — more score per dollar ($329 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.