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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
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

LGA1851 · Z890

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 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 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 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 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

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E more score per dollar ($499 vs $629).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs
89 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero versus ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
Socket
LGA1700
LGA1851
Chipset
Z790
Z890

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 Z890-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 Z890-E

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +

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 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E worth the price? +

At $499, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-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.

Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — more score per dollar ($499 vs $629). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.