ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO
The current ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
ASUS · MOBO · LGA1700
Works well for: Gaming Build
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
- Memory
- DDR5 · 4 slots
- M.2 slots
- 6
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt CAD 770 the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO is priced in line with its CAD 770 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO (ATX) | ASUS | New | CAD 770 | 21 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HEROMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#298 of 698 graded motherboards
- #295 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE 74
- #296 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO 74
- #297 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA 74
- #298 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 74
- #299 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF 74
- #300 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II 74
- #301 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 74
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#504 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #501 ASUSASUS Pro WS B850M-ACE SE 21
- #502 MSIMSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO 21
- #503 ASRockASRock H610M-HVS 21
- #504 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 21
- #505 MSIMSI MAG B460M MORTAR 21
- #506 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B760-G GAMING WIFI 21
- #507 MSIMSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 21
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#101 of 680 graded motherboards
- #98 ASRockASRock Z790 PRO RS 91
- #99 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX 91
- #100 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO 91
- #101 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 91
- #102 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4 91
- #103 MSIMSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE 91
- #104 MSIMSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX 91
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#514 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #511 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AI TOP 21
- #512 NZXTNZXT N9-X87XT-W1 20
- #513 MSIMSI MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi 20
- #514 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 20
- #515 ASUSASUS TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING 20
- #516 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4 20
- #517 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI 20
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#127 of 687 graded motherboards
- #124 MSIMSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE 81
- #125 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 81
- #126 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO 81
- #127 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 81
- #128 MSIMSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI 81
- #129 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI 80
- #130 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS 80
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#318 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #315 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B760M-BTF WIFI 53
- #316 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W 53
- #317 MSIMSI PRO X670-P WIFI 53
- #318 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 53
- #319 ASUSASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO 53
- #320 MSIMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 53
- #321 ASUSASUS PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 53
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#474 of 698 graded motherboards
- #471 ASRockASRock Z790 PRO RS 52
- #472 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX 52
- #473 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO 52
- #474 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 52
- #475 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF 52
- #476 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II 52
- #477 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 52
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#566 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #563 MSIMSI MAG B550M MORTAR 18
- #564 GigabyteGigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE 18
- #565 ASUSASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO 18
- #566 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 17
- #567 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI D4 17
- #568 MSIMSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO 17
- #569 MSIMSI MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI 17
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value21 | Higher capability MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI 25 +34% capability · -60% price | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF 70 +4% capability · -74% price |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeA Value20 | Higher capability MSI PRO B650-P WIFI S 50 +10% capability · -58% price | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF B 72 -8% capability · -74% price |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeB Value53 | Higher capability Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 A 86 +17% capability · -55% price | Higher Value with current priorities ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI C 97 -6% capability |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeD Value17 | Higher capability Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX S 45 +92% capability · -66% price | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI C 100 +36% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near CAD 200, against a cheapest tracked CAD 770
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF holds Relative Value 70 against its 21 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 200
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming Build specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Gaming Build — the calculation only gets there near CAD 196, against a cheapest tracked CAD 770
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF holds Relative Value 72 against its 20 for Gaming Build, at CAD 200
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded B for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Workstation specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Workstation — the calculation only gets there near CAD 339, against a cheapest tracked CAD 770
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI holds Relative Value 97 against its 53 for Workstation. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Small-Case Fit, but A for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades D there; Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX grades S at CAD 265
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small-Case Fit per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 100 against its 17 for Small-Case Fit. Check on Amazon.
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming Build
Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 6
- SATA ports
- 6
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 3
- USB ports
- 5
- USB Type-C
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6E
- Ethernet
- 2.5 Gb/s
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Features
- RAID
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Manufacturer part number
- 90MB1CI0-M0AAY0
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-08–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
LGA 1700
Takes LGA 1700 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
ATX
ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR5 · 4 slots · up to 192 GB
Takes DDR5 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #298 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 101. ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO offers A-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #101 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 101. ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO offers B-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #127 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 101. ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO offers D-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #474 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 101. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 · formula mobo-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.