ASUS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E
93
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 2
MSI
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
LGA1851 · Z890 · Wi-Fi 7 · USB4
91
/ 100
From $529
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 MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi at 91. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 2 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 MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi if…
- ✓Dual USB4 ports
- ✓Strong memory training
- ✓Solid BIOS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero 93
vs 91 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
91 vrm 92
features 94
bios 90
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero | MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X870E | Z890 |
| RAM slots | — | 4× DDR5-9000+ |
| PCIe | — | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Networking | — | 2.5 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 MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Pros
- +Dual USB4 ports
- +Strong memory training
- +Solid BIOS
Cons
- −Only 2.5 GbE
- −Heat spreader fit issues
- −Audio codec dated
FAQ: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Which is better, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi worth the price? +
At $529, MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in features.
Does ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 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.