ASUS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E
93
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 3
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
AM5 · X670E
90
/ 100
From $499
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 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 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 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero 93
vs 90 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero | ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870E | X670E |
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
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
FAQ: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Which is better, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E? +
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 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 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.