ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero vs Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master leads on gaming, scoring 116.9 — about 1% ahead of the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero. For gaming the Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master is the cheaper of the two: the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero costs around 26% more at RRP. The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.
| ROG Maximus Z890 HeroASUSLGA1851DDR5 | Z890 Aorus MasterGigabyteLGA1851DDR5our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 115.8 | 116.9 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 113.5 ★ | 110.3 |
| Creator | 114.2 ★ | 107.5 |
| Overclocking | 125.1 | 126.2 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 91.9 | 116.9 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 90.1 | 110.3 ★ |
| Creator | 90.6 | 107.5 ★ |
| Overclocking | 99.3 | 126.2 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| VRM Phases | 22 | 22 |
| Max Memory | 9200 MT/s | 9500 MT/s ★ |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| M.2 Slots | 5 ★ | 4 |
| Rear USB Ports | 12 | 12 |
| RRP | £498 | £395 ★ |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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