ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero | ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe slots | 4 | 3 |
Between the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero and ROG Strix Z890-E, the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero comes out ahead in pcie slots, while the ROG Strix Z890-E wins on several specs. Overall, the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero scores 70.7 and the ROG Strix Z890-E 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.
Pick the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if you care most about pcie slots. The biggest gaps in its favor are pcie slots. The single most decisive one: PCIe slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
The ROG Strix Z890-E similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
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: ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero or ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E?
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 ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if…
ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero has the measurable edge on pcie slots.
Choose ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E if…
ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins
- ▲PCIe slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
Why ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Platform
Expansion
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero | ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| PCIe slots | 4lead | 3 |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 5 | 5 |
I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero | ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 14lead | 12 |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | true | true |