ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
LGA1851 · Z890
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 4
ASUS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E
93
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 4 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 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 89
vs 93 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870E |
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
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
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 Z890-E vs ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero worth the price? +
At $699, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or ASUS 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.