ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
AM5 · B650E
87
/ 100
From $299
VS
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master wins by 1
Gigabyte
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
LGA1851 · Z890
88
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F lands at 87 and Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master at 88. That puts Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F 87
vs 88 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
87 vrm 87
features 85
bios 83
value 84
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88 vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F | Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B650E | Z890 |
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
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 Strix B650E-F vs Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F worth the price? +
At $299, ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in vrm.
Is Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +
At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F or Gigabyte Z890 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.