ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
LGA1851 · Z890
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master wins by 1
Gigabyte
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
90
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E lands at 89 and Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master at 90. That puts Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…
- ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
- ✓Robust VRM
- ✓10 GbE option
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 89
vs 90 Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90 vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E | Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | B650E |
| PCIe | — | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Networking | — | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E |
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Pros
- +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
- +Robust VRM
- +10 GbE option
Cons
- −Price creep beyond budget B650
- −BIOS less polished than ASUS
- −No Wi-Fi 7
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E vs Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +
At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or Gigabyte B650E 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.