ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero lands at 93 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 1 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 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVRM quality
TieCompared on the VRM quality sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
BIOS
TieCompared on the BIOS quality sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero | ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X870E | Z890 |
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
FAQ: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Which is better, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 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 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero 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.