ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua vs ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua | ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe slots | 3 | 4 |
Between the Z890 Taichi Aqua and ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, the Z890 Taichi Aqua comes out ahead in several specs, while the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins on pcie slots. Overall, the Z890 Taichi Aqua scores 70.7 and the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 70.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Z890 Taichi Aqua does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if you care most about pcie slots. Its strongest claims are pcie slots. The single most decisive one: PCIe slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
Both ship with comparable max memory, m.2 slots, ram slots, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua or ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua if…
ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…
ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero has the measurable edge on pcie slots.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins
- ▲PCIe slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
Spec comparison
Platform
Expansion
| Spec | ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua | ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| PCIe slots | 3 | 4lead |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 5 | 5 |
I/O
| Spec | ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua | ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 14 | 14 |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | true | true |