MSI
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk
AM5 · B650
85
/ 100
From $229
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 8
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, MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk lands at 85 and ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk 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
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk 85
vs 93 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Score breakdown
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk
85 vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650 | X870E |
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk
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: MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk vs ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Which is better, MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk or ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk worth the price? +
At $229, MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk delivers a Specdex score of 85 — 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 MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk 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.