ASUS

ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero

A solid mid-range motherboard for PC builders, leading with X670E.

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
X670EAM518+2ATXDDR52x 8-pin
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Why we rate it

  • VRM heatsink
  • BIOS flashback
  • Debug LED / postcode display
  • Above-average m.2 slots (total)
  • Below-average max ram
Score profile

Where the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero wins and loses

Scored against the motherboards class
MemoryPowerExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures658569854083
Memory
65
Power delivery
85
Expansion slots
69
Rear I/O
85
Networking
40
Features
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Platform

SocketAM5
ChipsetX670E
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 7000

Memory

RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM128 GB

Power delivery

VRM phases18
VRM amperage per phase110
CPU power connectors2
VRM heatsinkYes

Expansion slots

PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)5
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots2
M.2 heatsinks5
SATA ports6

Rear I/O

USB4 / Thunderbolt 42

Networking

Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Ethernet controllerIntel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3

Audio

Audio codecROG SupremeFX ALC4082
Audio channels7.1

Features

BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
RGB / ARGB headers2
Fan headers8

More specs

M2 slots5
USB c ports2
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5

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Head to head

ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero vs ASUS ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi

Highlighted cell = better in that row
MemoryPowerExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures
ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E HeroASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi
 ASUSASUS ROG Crosshair X670E HeroThis pageASUSASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi
Overall score62 /100Better60 /100
ChipsetX670EX870E
SocketAM5AM5
Form factorATXATX
RAM slots44
M2 slots total55
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable motherboard for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier motherboard is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other motherboards, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero?

Its vrm heatsink stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI?

The ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI scores 63/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.