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MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk — LGA1851 · B860
MSI

MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk

LGA1851 · B860

88
/ 100
From $229
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 4
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — LGA1851 · Z890
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, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 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 MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on vrm (92 vs 88).

Features

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on features (90 vs 86).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero leads on bios (88 vs 84).

Value for money

MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk more score per dollar ($229 vs $699).

MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 88
vs
92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Score breakdown

MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
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

MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk versus ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — full spec comparison
Spec MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Socket
LGA1851
LGA1851
Chipset
B860
Z890

MSI MAG B860 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 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: MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Which is better, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 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 MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk worth the price? +

At $229, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 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 MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 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.

Which is better for VRM quality, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on vrm (92 vs 88). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — leads on features (90 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.