ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E · PCIe 5.0 · 5 Gb LAN
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero lands at 93 and ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…
- ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
- ✓Excellent VRM
- ✓5G + 10G networking options
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVRM quality
ROG Crosshair X870E HeroCompared on the VRM quality sub-score
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on vrm (96 vs 93).
Features
ROG Crosshair X870E HeroCompared on the features sub-score
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on features (96 vs 91).
BIOS
ROG Crosshair X870E HeroCompared on the BIOS quality sub-score
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on bios (92 vs 89).
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 | ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870E | X870E |
| VRM phases | — | 20+2 |
| RAM slots | — | 4× DDR5-8000+ |
| PCIe | — | 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Networking | — | 5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7 |
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
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
- +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
- +Excellent VRM
- +5G + 10G networking options
- −Expensive
- −Only 2 DIMMs for memory overclocking headroom
- −Fan control UX
FAQ: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Which is better, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 ROG Crosshair X870E Hero worth the price? +
At $699, ROG Crosshair X870E Hero delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ROG Crosshair X870E 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.
Which is better for VRM quality, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on vrm (96 vs 93). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.
Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on features (96 vs 91). Compared on the features sub-score.