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ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E — AM5 · X670E
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

AM5 · X670E

90
/ 100
From $499
VS
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 3
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — AM5 · X870E · PCIe 5.0 · 5 Gb LAN
ASUS

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

AM5 · X870E · PCIe 5.0 · 5 Gb LAN

93
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E lands at 90 and ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…

  • ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
  • ✓Excellent VRM
  • ✓5G + 10G networking options
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on vrm (96 vs 90).

Features

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on features (96 vs 88).

BIOS

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on bios (92 vs 86).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 90
vs
93 ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93
vrm 96
features 96
bios 92
value 80

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E versus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
X670E
X870E
VRM phases
—
20+2
RAM slots
—
4× DDR5-8000+
PCIe
—
2× PCIe 5.0 x16
Networking
—
5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Pros
  • +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
  • +Excellent VRM
  • +5G + 10G networking options
Cons
  • −Expensive
  • −Only 2 DIMMs for memory overclocking headroom
  • −Fan control UX

FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E vs ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E worth the price? +

At $499, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Is ROG Crosshair X870E Hero worth the price? +

At $699, ROG Crosshair X870E Hero delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero 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 Strix X670E-E or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on vrm (96 vs 90). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on features (96 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.