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MSI MEG X870E Godlike — AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7
MSI

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

AM5 flagship · USB4 × 2 · Wi-Fi 7

90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero wins by 2
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 MEG X870E Godlike lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

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 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

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on vrm (100 vs 92).

Features

MSI MEG X870E Godlike

Compared on the features sub-score

MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on features (96 vs 90).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,099).

MSI MEG X870E Godlike 90
vs
92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Score breakdown

MSI MEG X870E Godlike
90
vrm 100
features 96
ease 84
software 84
value 78
bios 0
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
ease 0
software 0
value 84
bios 88

Specs side-by-side

MSI MEG X870E Godlike versus ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — full spec comparison
Spec MSI MEG X870E Godlike ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
AMD X870E
Z890
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 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 MEG X870E Godlike vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Which is better, MSI MEG X870E Godlike or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Z890 Hero worth the price? +

At $699, ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in vrm.

Does MSI MEG X870E Godlike 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 MEG X870E Godlike or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on vrm (100 vs 92). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, MSI MEG X870E Godlike or ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero? +

MSI MEG X870E Godlike — leads on features (96 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.