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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
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.