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ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — LGA1700 · Z790
ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

LGA1700 · Z790

90
/ 100
From $629
VS
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
Gigabyte

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329

90
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero lands at 90 and Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…

  • ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • ✓Robust VRM
  • ✓10 GbE option
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Winner by scenario

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

VRM quality

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on vrm (92 vs 90).

Features

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the features sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on features (90 vs 88).

BIOS

Tie

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master more score per dollar ($329 vs $629).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs
90 Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90
vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero versus Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Socket
LGA1700
AM5
Chipset
Z790
B650E
PCIe
—
1× PCIe 5.0 x16
Networking
—
2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Pros
  • +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • +Robust VRM
  • +10 GbE option
Cons
  • −Price creep beyond budget B650
  • −BIOS less polished than ASUS
  • −No Wi-Fi 7

FAQ: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero vs Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero worth the price? +

At $629, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +

At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master 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 Maximus Z790 Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on vrm (92 vs 90). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.