MSI
MSI MPG X870E Carbon
AM5 · X870E
90
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 3
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 MPG X870E Carbon lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MSI MPG X870E Carbon 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 MPG X870E Carbon 90
vs 93 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Score breakdown
MSI MPG X870E Carbon
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI MPG X870E Carbon | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870E | X870E |
MSI MPG X870E Carbon
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 MPG X870E Carbon vs ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Which is better, MSI MPG X870E Carbon or ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI MPG X870E Carbon worth the price? +
At $499, MSI MPG X870E Carbon delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 MPG X870E Carbon 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.