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ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — LGA1700 · Z790
ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

LGA1700 · Z790

90
/ 100
From $629
VS
MSI MEG X870E Godlike — AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7
MSI

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7

90
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero lands at 90 and MSI MEG X870E Godlike 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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike if…

  • ✓Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
  • ✓Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
  • ✓Best onboard audio in class
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on vrm (100 vs 90).

Features

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the features sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on features (96 vs 88).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero more score per dollar ($629 vs $1,099).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 90
vs
90 MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ease 0
software 0
MSI MEG X870E Godlike
90
vrm 100
features 96
bios 0
value 78
ease 84
software 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero versus MSI MEG X870E Godlike — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero MSI MEG X870E Godlike
Socket
LGA1700
AM5
Chipset
Z790
AMD X870E
VRM
—
24+2+1 phase
RAM
—
4× DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s OC
PCIe slots
—
2× PCIe 5.0 x16
M.2
—
6× (3× PCIe 5.0)
USB
—
2× USB4, 8× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Network
—
10 GbE + Wi-Fi 7

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

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Pros
  • +Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
  • +Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
  • +Best onboard audio in class
Cons
  • −Halo pricing
  • −EATX cutouts limit case compatibility
  • −OLED display gimmicky

FAQ: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero vs MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike worth the price? +

At $1,099, MSI MEG X870E Godlike delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or MSI MEG X870E Godlike 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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on vrm (100 vs 90). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero or MSI MEG X870E Godlike? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on features (96 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.