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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 7
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk — AM5 · B650
MSI

MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk

AM5 · B650

85
/ 100
From $229
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 MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk at 85. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 7 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 MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk 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 85).

Features

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on features (90 vs 83).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on bios (88 vs 81).

Value for money

MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk more score per dollar ($229 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero 92
vs
85 MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk
85
vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero versus MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk
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

MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk

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 MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk worth the price? +

At $229, MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk 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 MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on vrm (92 vs 85). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on features (90 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.