ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
LGA1700 · Z790
90
/ 100
From $629
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
AM5 · X670E
90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 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 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs 90 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero | ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z790 | X670E |
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 X670E-E
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 X670E-E
Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E? +
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 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 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.