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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 2
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — LGA1851 · Z890
Gigabyte

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

LGA1851 · Z890

88
/ 100
From $599
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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master at 88. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero ahead by 2 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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 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 88).

Features

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero leads on features (88 vs 86).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero leads on bios (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs
88 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88
vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero versus Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
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

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +

At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — leads on vrm (90 vs 88). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — leads on features (88 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.