ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
LGA1700 · Z790
90
/ 100
From $629
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero wins by 3
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
AM5 · B650E
87
/ 100
From $299
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 ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F at 87. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ahead by 3 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 ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs 87 ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
87 vrm 87
features 85
bios 83
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero | ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z790 | B650E |
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
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
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 ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F? +
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F worth the price? +
At $299, ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F 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.