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ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — LGA1700 · Z790
ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

LGA1700 · Z790

90
/ 100
From $629
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero wins by 1
ASRock X870E Taichi — AM5 · X870E
ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi

AM5 · X870E

89
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero lands at 90 and ASRock X870E Taichi at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero if…

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

Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…

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

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

VRM quality

Tie

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

BIOS

Tie

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

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

Value for money

ASRock X870E Taichi

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASRock X870E Taichi more score per dollar ($499 vs $629).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs
89 ASRock X870E Taichi

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ASRock X870E Taichi
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero versus ASRock X870E Taichi — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ASRock X870E Taichi
Socket
LGA1700
AM5
Chipset
Z790
X870E

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

ASRock X870E Taichi

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 Maximus Z790 Hero vs ASRock X870E Taichi

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASRock X870E Taichi? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +

At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASRock X870E Taichi 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 the better value, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASRock X870E Taichi? +

ASRock X870E Taichi — more score per dollar ($499 vs $629). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.