ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
LGA1851 · Z890
92
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 2
Gigabyte
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
90
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero lands at 92 and Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…
- ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
- ✓Robust VRM
- ✓10 GbE option
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero 92
vs 90 Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92 vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90 vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero | Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | B650E |
| PCIe | — | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Networking | — | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E |
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 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 B650E AORUS Master
Pros
- +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
- +Robust VRM
- +10 GbE option
Cons
- −Price creep beyond budget B650
- −BIOS less polished than ASUS
- −No Wi-Fi 7
FAQ: ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero vs Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero worth the price? +
At $699, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in vrm.
Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +
At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or Gigabyte B650E 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.