Gigabyte
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
AM5 · X870
85
/ 100
From $279
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 7
ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
LGA1851 · Z890
92
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite lands at 85 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite 85
vs 92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Score breakdown
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
85 vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92 vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite | ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X870 | Z890 |
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
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 Z890 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: Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Which is better, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite worth the price? +
At $279, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.
Is ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero worth the price? +
At $699, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in vrm.
Does Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 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.