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Compare ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO vs ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

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Brand
ASUS
Brand
ASUS
Model
  • MAXIMUS IX HERO
  • 90MB0S10-M0EAY0
  • ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO
Model
  • ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO
  • MAXIMUS Z690 HERO
  • 90MB18E0-M0EAY0
  • 90MB18E0-M0AAY0
Release Date
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Release Date
📅 November 2021
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts
Compatible PC parts
Series
ROG
Series
ROG
Socket
LGA1151
Socket
LGA1700
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z270
Chipset
Intel Z690
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR5
4800Mhz 5200Mhz 5400Mhz 5600Mhz 5800Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
No
ECC RAM Support
No
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
LAN Chipset
Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
No
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
-
Back I/O Ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports
  • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x Wi-Fi Module
  • 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
  • 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
  • 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
-
Wi-Fi Generation
6
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
2
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
64 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
192 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
1
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
1
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What are the differences between ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO and ROG Maximus Z690 Hero? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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Reasons to pick the ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO:

  • 44% cheaper, you can save $236.22.
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI.
  • Supports AMD CrossFire.
  • +3 Slots PCI-E x1.

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Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero:

  • Wireless LAN Integrated.
  • +1 Ports M.2.
  • +128 GB maximum RAM supported.
  • +1 Onboard USB 2.0.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1.

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