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Asus ROG Maximus XI Gene vs Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero

Asus ROG Maximus XI Gene Motherboard
Asus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero Motherboard
Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
Introduction and Technical SpecificationsRead more
It’s not cheap and it’s designed for expanded onboard storage plus overclocking. But the Maximus XI Gene packs a lot of new and interesting features.Read more
Asus' ROG-branded micro-ATX board is back, and it's crazier than ever.Read more
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5
5 editorial reviews
Built on the Z390 chipset for the very latest Intel CPUs, the Asus ROG Maximus XI Code ATX motherboard brings serious gaming attitude and excellent overclocking features to your PC. (And don't get us started on the LEDs.)Read more
ASUS Rog Maximum XI Hero While the new Intel 9th Gen CPUs may be here, I'm more surprised at we're up to the XI edition of the RoG motherboards! How time flys, right!? ASUS have done extremely well with their RoG brand, and are well respected by many enthusiast PC builders around the world. Today, we're looking at the new Z390 Maximus XI Hero WiFi motherboard. There are low-end Z390 motherboards, the Mid-range Strix, and high-end Maximus motherboards. The Hero is the pretty much the middle priced and specification model of the high-end ones. That means it packs in prettyRead more
Positioned towards the upper end of the Z390 market, ASUS is targeting deep-pocketed enthusiast gameRead more
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User rating
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43 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Motherboard typeMicro-ATXATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
LGA 1151

Memory

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 4500 MHz
  • 4400 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
  • 4600 MHz
  • 4700 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 4400 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB
Number of memory slots24
Unbuffered memoryyesyes
Memory channelsDualDual
Non-ECCyesyes

Audio properties

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Audio codec
SupremeFX
SupremeFX
Audio output channels7.17.1

Graphics

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Maximum resolution
  • 4096
  • 2160
  • 4096
  • 2304

Technical details

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors11

BIOS

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS features
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
  • USB BIOS Flashback
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • DMI 3.0 support
  • SMBIOS 3.0 support
  • ACPI 6.0 support
  • USB BIOS Flashback
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • DMI 3.0 support
  • ACPI 6.1 support
  • SMBIOS 3.1 support
BIOS memory size16.0 mB16.0 mB
ACPI version6.06.1

Storage

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Supported storage drive interfaces
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III

Expansion slots

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Number of M.2 (M) slots22

Internal I/O ports

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Number of SATA III connectors46

Rear panel I/O ports

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
S/PDIF out portyesyes
Microphone inputyesyes
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity62

Network

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerIntel I219VIntel I219V
Ethernet interface type
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

Asus ROG Maximus XI GeneAsus ROG Maximus XI Gene
Asus ROG Maximus XI HeroAsus ROG Maximus XI Hero
Width9.61 in12.01 in
Depth8.9 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

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