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ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

LGA1851 · Z890

92
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 8
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus — AM5 · B650
ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

AM5 · B650

84
/ 100
From $199
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 ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus at 84. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 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 Z890 Hero

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on vrm (92 vs 84).

Features

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on features (90 vs 82).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on bios (88 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 $699).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero 92
vs
84 ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
84
vrm 84
features 82
bios 80
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero versus ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
Socket
LGA1851
AM5
Chipset
Z890
B650

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

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 Z890 Hero vs ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 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 Z890 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 Z890 Hero or ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on vrm (92 vs 84). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on features (90 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.