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NZXT N7 Z790 — LGA1700 · Z790
NZXT

NZXT N7 Z790

LGA1700 · Z790

85
/ 100
From $329
VS
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins by 8
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — AM5 · X870E · PCIe 5.0 · 5 Gb LAN
ASUS

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

AM5 · X870E · PCIe 5.0 · 5 Gb LAN

93
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT N7 Z790 lands at 85 and ROG Crosshair X870E Hero at 93. That puts ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NZXT N7 Z790 if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…

  • ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
  • ✓Excellent VRM
  • ✓5G + 10G networking options
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on vrm (96 vs 85).

Features

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the features sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on features (96 vs 83).

BIOS

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero leads on bios (92 vs 81).

Value for money

NZXT N7 Z790

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

NZXT N7 Z790 more score per dollar ($329 vs $699).

NZXT N7 Z790 85
vs
93 ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Score breakdown

NZXT N7 Z790
85
vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
93
vrm 96
features 96
bios 92
value 80

Specs side-by-side

NZXT N7 Z790 versus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — full spec comparison
Spec NZXT N7 Z790 ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Socket
LGA1700
AM5
Chipset
Z790
X870E
VRM phases
—
20+2
RAM slots
—
4× DDR5-8000+
PCIe
—
2× PCIe 5.0 x16
Networking
—
5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7

NZXT N7 Z790

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Pros
  • +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout
  • +Excellent VRM
  • +5G + 10G networking options
Cons
  • −Expensive
  • −Only 2 DIMMs for memory overclocking headroom
  • −Fan control UX

FAQ: NZXT N7 Z790 vs ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Which is better, NZXT N7 Z790 or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NZXT N7 Z790 worth the price? +

At $329, NZXT N7 Z790 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.

Is ROG Crosshair X870E Hero worth the price? +

At $699, ROG Crosshair X870E Hero delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in vrm.

Does NZXT N7 Z790 or 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.

Which is better for VRM quality, NZXT N7 Z790 or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on vrm (96 vs 85). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, NZXT N7 Z790 or ROG Crosshair X870E Hero? +

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero — leads on features (96 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.