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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 2
MSI MPG X870E Carbon — AM5 · X870E
MSI

MSI MPG X870E Carbon

AM5 · X870E

90
/ 100
From $499
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 MPG X870E Carbon 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 MSI MPG X870E Carbon 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 90).

Features

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on features (90 vs 88).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on bios (88 vs 86).

Value for money

MSI MPG X870E Carbon

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MSI MPG X870E Carbon more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero 92
vs
90 MSI MPG X870E Carbon

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84
MSI MPG X870E Carbon
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero versus MSI MPG X870E Carbon — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero MSI MPG X870E Carbon
Socket
LGA1851
AM5
Chipset
Z890
X870E

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 MPG X870E Carbon

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 MPG X870E Carbon

Which is better, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or MSI MPG X870E Carbon? +

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 MSI MPG X870E Carbon worth the price? +

At $499, MSI MPG X870E Carbon delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or MSI MPG X870E Carbon 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 MPG X870E Carbon? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on vrm (92 vs 90). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero or MSI MPG X870E Carbon? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.