ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero vs MSI MEG Z890 Ace
The MSI MEG Z890 Ace leads on gaming, scoring 120.8 — about 4% ahead of the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero. For overclocking the MSI MEG Z890 Ace is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The MSI MEG Z890 Ace comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is the cheaper of the two: the MSI MEG Z890 Ace costs around 3% more at RRP. The MSI MEG Z890 Ace is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.
| ROG Maximus Z890 HeroASUSLGA1851DDR5 | MEG Z890 AceMSILGA1851DDR5our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 115.8 | 120.8 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 113.5 | 120.2 ★ |
| Creator | 114.2 | 117.6 ★ |
| Overclocking | 125.1 | 132 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 91.9 | 92.9 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 90.1 | 92.5 ★ |
| Creator | 90.6 ★ | 90.5 |
| Overclocking | 99.3 | 101.5 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| VRM Phases | 22 | 24 ★ |
| Max Memory | 9200 MT/s | 9200 MT/s |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| M.2 Slots | 5 | 5 |
| Rear USB Ports | 12 | 13 ★ |
| RRP | £498 ★ | £514 |
★ 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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