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MSI MPG X870E Carbon — AM5 · X870E
MSI

MSI MPG X870E Carbon

AM5 · X870E

90
/ 100
From $499
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 MPG X870E Carbon 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 MPG X870E Carbon 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
MSI MPG X870E Carbon 90
vs
92 ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Score breakdown

MSI MPG X870E Carbon
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
92
vrm 92
features 90
bios 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

MSI MPG X870E Carbon versus ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero — full spec comparison
Spec MSI MPG X870E Carbon ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
X870E
Z890

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 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 MPG X870E Carbon vs ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

Which is better, MSI MPG X870E Carbon 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 MPG X870E Carbon worth the price? +

At $499, MSI MPG X870E Carbon 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 MPG X870E Carbon 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.