For Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero ROG Strix X570-E Gaming ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi ROG Strix X570-E Gaming F ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Pro ROG Crosshair VIII Hero A AMD4 C8H X570 Dual Channel 4-Socket Desktop Gaming Motherboard with 64GB DDR4 RAM Capac
Here’s a detailed comparison table for these high-end AMD X570 motherboards, including both real and hypothetical models:
ASUS X570 Motherboard Comparison Table
| Feature | ROG Crosshair VIII Hero | ROG Strix X570-E Gaming | ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi | ROG Strix X570-E Gaming F (Hypo.) | ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Pro (Hypo.) | ROG Crosshair VIII Hero A (Hypo.) |
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| Target User | Extreme OC Enthusiasts | High-end Gamers | Wireless Gamers | Budget Flagship | Premium Gamers | Refined Enthusiast |
| VRM Design | 14+2 phase (90A) | 12+2 phase (70A) | 12+2 phase (70A) | 10+2 phase (60A) | 14+2 phase (80A) | 16+2 phase (100A) |
| Memory Support | DDR4-4800+ (OC) | DDR4-4400+ (OC) | DDR4-4400+ (OC) | DDR4-4266+ (OC) | DDR4-4600+ (OC) | DDR4-5000+ (OC) |
| PCIe 4.0 Slots | 2× x16 + 1× x4 | 2× x16 + 1× x4 | 2× x16 + 1× x4 | 1× x16 + 1× x4 | 2× x16 + 1× x4 | 2× x16 + 2× x4 |
| M.2 Slots | 3 (All PCIe 4.0) | 2 (PCIe 4.0) | 2 (PCIe 4.0) | 2 (PCIe 4.0) | 3 (All PCIe 4.0) | 3 (All PCIe 4.0) |
| SATA Ports | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Networking | Intel 1G + 2.5G LAN | Intel 1G LAN | Intel 1G LAN + WiFi 6 | Realtek 1G LAN | Intel 2.5G LAN + WiFi 6E | Dual Intel 2.5G LAN |
| USB Ports | 2× USB 3.2 Gen2 8× USB 3.2 Gen1 |
1× USB 3.2 Gen2 6× USB 3.2 Gen1 |
1× USB 3.2 Gen2 6× USB 3.2 Gen1 |
1× USB 3.2 Gen2 4× USB 3.2 Gen1 |
2× USB 3.2 Gen2 8× USB 3.2 Gen1 |
2× USB 3.2 Gen2x2 10× USB 3.2 |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX (ALC1220) | ROG SupremeFX (ALC1220) | ROG SupremeFX (ALC1220) | Realtek ALC1200 | ROG SupremeFX (ALC1220) | ESS Sabre DAC + ALC1220 |
| Cooling | Active chipset fan VRM water zone |
Chipset fan VRM heatsink |
Chipset fan VRM heatsink |
Basic heatsinks | Enhanced cooling | Dual water zones |
| RGB | 3× ARGB headers | 2× ARGB headers | 2× ARGB headers | 1× ARGB header | 3× ARGB headers | 4× ARGB headers |
| Special Features | LN2 Mode Post Code |
AI Cooling Q-LED |
AI Networking Pre-IO |
Basic OC | AI Overclocking 2.0 | Extreme OC Dashboard |
| Price Range | $399-$449 | $299-$349 | $329-$379 | $249-$299 | $379-$429 | $449-$499 |
1. ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Flagship Model)
The Ultimate Overclocking Machine
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Power Delivery: 14+2 phase VRM (90A) with premium alloy chokes
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Memory Support: DDR4-4800+ (OC) with OptiMem III
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Storage:
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3× PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots (all with heatsinks)
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8× SATA ports
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Networking:
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Dual LAN (Intel 1G + 2.5G)
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No WiFi (designed for wired setups)
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Expansion:
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2× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16/x0 or x8/x8)
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1× PCIe 4.0 x4
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Cooling:
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Active chipset cooling fan
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VRM water cooling zone
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Special Features:
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LN2 overclocking mode
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POST code display
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BIOS FlashBack
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Best For: Extreme overclockers and benchmarkers
2. ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (Mainstream Flagship)
The Premium Gaming Choice
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Power Delivery: 12+2 phase VRM (70A)
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Memory Support: DDR4-4400+ (OC)
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Storage:
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2× PCIe 4.0 M.2 (one with heatsink)
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6× SATA ports
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Networking: Intel 1G LAN
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Expansion:
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2× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16/x0 or x8/x8)
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1× PCIe 4.0 x4
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Audio: ROG SupremeFX (ALC1220) with Sonic Studio III
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Best For: High-end gaming builds without extreme OC needs
3. ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi (Wireless Edition)
Identical to Strix X570-E Gaming Plus:
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Adds Intel WiFi 6 (AX200) + Bluetooth 5.1
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Pre-installed I/O shield
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Same 12+2 phase VRM and other core features
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Best For: Users needing wireless connectivity
4. ROG Strix X570-E Gaming F (Hypothetical Budget Flagship)
The Value-Oriented Option
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Reduced Features:
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10+2 phase VRM (60A)
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Realtek 1G LAN (instead of Intel)
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Basic ALC1200 audio
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Single M.2 heatsink
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Retains:
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PCIe 4.0 support
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RGB lighting
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Best For: Budget-conscious buyers wanting Strix branding
5. ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Pro (Hypothetical Premium)
The Enthusiast Strix
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Enhanced Features:
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14+2 phase VRM (80A)
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Intel 2.5G LAN + WiFi 6E
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3× PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
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Additional USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
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New:
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OLED diagnostic panel
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PCIe slot Q-Release
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Best For: Users wanting near-Crosshair features in Strix form
6. ROG Crosshair VIII Hero A (Hypothetical Refresh)
The Evolved Flagship
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Upgrades Over Hero:
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16+2 phase VRM (100A)
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DDR4-5000+ support
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Dual 2.5G LAN
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ESS Sabre DAC + ALC1220 audio
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New Cooling:
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Dual water cooling zones
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Larger chipset heatsink
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Best For: Next-gen overclocking enthusiasts
