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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 6
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus — AM5 · B650
ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

AM5 · B650

84
/ 100
From $199
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 TUF Gaming B650-Plus at 84. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 TUF Gaming B650-Plus 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

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero leads on vrm (90 vs 84).

Features

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero leads on features (88 vs 82).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero leads on bios (86 vs 80).

Value for money

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus more score per dollar ($199 vs $629).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs
84 ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
84
vrm 84
features 82
bios 80
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero versus ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
Socket
LGA1700
AM5
Chipset
Z790
B650

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 TUF Gaming B650-Plus

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 TUF Gaming B650-Plus

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 TUF Gaming B650-Plus worth the price? +

At $199, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus 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 ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — leads on vrm (90 vs 84). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — leads on features (88 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.