MSI
MSI MEG X870E Godlike
AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7
90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
LGA1700 · Z790
90
/ 100
From $629
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI MEG X870E Godlike lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick MSI MEG X870E Godlike if…
- ✓Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
- ✓Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
- ✓Best onboard audio in class
Pick ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
MSI MEG X870E Godlike 90
vs 90 ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Score breakdown
MSI MEG X870E Godlike
90 vrm 100
features 96
ease 84
software 84
value 78
bios 0
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
90 vrm 90
features 88
ease 0
software 0
value 84
bios 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI MEG X870E Godlike | ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | AMD X870E | Z790 |
| VRM | 24+2+1 phase | — |
| RAM | 4× DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s OC | — |
| PCIe slots | 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| M.2 | 6× (3× PCIe 5.0) | — |
| USB | 2× USB4, 8× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | — |
| Network | 10 GbE + Wi-Fi 7 | — |
MSI MEG X870E Godlike
Pros
- +Halo VRM (24+2+1 phase)
- +Two USB4 ports + 10 GbE
- +Best onboard audio in class
Cons
- −Halo pricing
- −EATX cutouts limit case compatibility
- −OLED display gimmicky
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: MSI MEG X870E Godlike vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Which is better, MSI MEG X870E Godlike or ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI MEG X870E Godlike worth the price? +
At $1,099, MSI MEG X870E Godlike delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 MSI MEG X870E Godlike 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.