MSI
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
LGA1851 · Z890 · Wi-Fi 7 · USB4
91
/ 100
From $529
VS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 2
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 Z890 Carbon WiFi lands at 91 and ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi if…
- ✓Dual USB4 ports
- ✓Strong memory training
- ✓Solid BIOS
Pick ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 91
vs 93 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Score breakdown
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
91 vrm 92
features 94
bios 90
value 88
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93 vrm 93
features 91
bios 89
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870E |
| RAM slots | 4× DDR5-9000+ | — |
| PCIe | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Networking | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7 | — |
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Pros
- +Dual USB4 ports
- +Strong memory training
- +Solid BIOS
Cons
- −Only 2.5 GbE
- −Heat spreader fit issues
- −Audio codec dated
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 Z890 Carbon WiFi vs ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Which is better, MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi or ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi worth the price? +
At $529, MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in features.
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 Z890 Carbon WiFi 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.