Gigabyte
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
LGA1851 · Z890
88
/ 100
From $599
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 4
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 Z890 Aorus Master lands at 88 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 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 Z890 Aorus Master 88
vs 92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Score breakdown
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88 vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92 vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master | ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Z890 | Z890 |
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
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 Z890 Aorus Master vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Which is better, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +
At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Z890 Aorus Master 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.