ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi vs ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

The ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi leads on gaming, scoring 106.2 — about 1% ahead of the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero. For sim and cockpit the ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi is the cheaper of the two: the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero costs around 40% more at RRP. The ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.

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Performance scores
Gaming106.2 ★105.2
Sim / Cockpit110.8 ★107
Creator105.4109.8 ★
Overclocking106.9108.4 ★
Value scores
Gaming120.3 ★86.6
Sim / Cockpit125.5 ★88.1
Creator119.4 ★90.4
Overclocking121.1 ★89.2
Specifications
VRM Phases1818
Max Memory8000 MT/s8400 MT/s ★
PCIe Gen55
M.2 Slots45 ★
Rear USB Ports14 ★12
RRP$500 ★$700

★ 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.