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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
MSI MEG X870E Godlike — AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7
MSI

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7

90
/ 100
From $1,099
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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike 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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike if…

  • ✓Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
  • ✓Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
  • ✓Best onboard audio in class
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Winner by scenario

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

VRM quality

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on vrm (100 vs 93).

Features

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the features sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on features (96 vs 91).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,099).

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero 93
vs
90 MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93
vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
ease 0
software 0
MSI MEG X870E Godlike
90
vrm 100
features 96
bios 0
value 78
ease 84
software 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero versus MSI MEG X870E Godlike — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero MSI MEG X870E Godlike
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
X870E
AMD X870E
VRM
—
24+2+1 phase
RAM
—
4× DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s OC
PCIe slots
—
2× PCIe 5.0 x16
M.2
—
6× (3× PCIe 5.0)
USB
—
2× USB4, 8× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Network
—
10 GbE + Wi-Fi 7

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

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Pros
  • +Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
  • +Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
  • +Best onboard audio in class
Cons
  • −Halo pricing
  • −EATX cutouts limit case compatibility
  • −OLED display gimmicky

FAQ: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Which is better, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike worth the price? +

At $1,099, MSI MEG X870E Godlike delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or MSI MEG X870E Godlike 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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on vrm (100 vs 93). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on features (96 vs 91). Compared on the features sub-score.