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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero lands as a solid mid-range motherboard, built around X870E.
65/100
X870EAM518+2+2ATXDDR52x 8-pin
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Why we rate it
- XMP / EXPO support
- BIOS flashback
- Debug LED / postcode display
- Above-average max ram
- Below-average sata ports
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketAM5
ChipsetX870E
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM256 GB
XMP / EXPO supportYes
Power delivery
VRM phases18
VRM amperage per phase110
CPU power connectors2
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)5
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots3
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB4 / Thunderbolt 42
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
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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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero vs MSI MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HeroMSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
| ASUSASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HeroThis page | MSIMSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 67 /100Better |
| Chipset | X870E | Intel Z890 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | — | 9200 MT/s |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 5 | 5 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other motherboards, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero?
Its xmp / expo support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula?
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula scores 67/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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