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ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E

LGA1851 · Z890

89
/ 100
From $499
VS
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master wins by 1
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
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
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Winner by scenario

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

VRM quality

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on vrm (92 vs 89).

Features

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the features sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on features (90 vs 87).

BIOS

Tie

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master more score per dollar ($329 vs $499).

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

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E versus Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for VRM quality, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on vrm (92 vs 89). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on features (90 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.