ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
LGA1851 · Z890
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero wins by 1
ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
LGA1700 · Z790
90
/ 100
From $629
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 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 ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 89
vs 90 ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E | ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | Z890 | Z790 |
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 Maximus Z790 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 Maximus Z790 Hero
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero? +
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero 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 ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero worth the price? +
At $629, ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 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.