ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero against MSI MEG X870E Godlike
MSI MEG X870E Godlike leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero and MSI MEG X870E Godlike are level on spec score.
- The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero typically costs $400 less.
- Per dollar, the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is the better buy: 14 points per $100 against 9.1.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero | MSI MEG X870E Godlike | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 98 | 100 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 14 | 9.1 | 54%left |
| Typical price | $699 | $1,099 | $400left |
| Memory ceiling | 9600 MT/s | 9000 MT/s | 7%left |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 6 | 20%right |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero | MSI MEG X870E Godlike |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870E |
| Size | ATX | EATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 9600 MT/s | 9000 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 5 | 6 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $699 | $1,099 |