GIGABYTE

Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO X3D motherboard AM5, ATX, DDR5 9000, 5GbE, Wi-Fi 7

The Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO X3D is an ATX motherboard on the AMD X870E chipset with an AM5 socket for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors, and its X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 is designed to get more performance out of X3D chips. It has 18+2+2 phase power, DDR5 support up to 9000 MT/s, four M.2 slots, 5GbE networking and Wi-Fi 7.

  • Socket and chipset: AMD AM5, AMD X870E; Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series
  • Form factor: ATX, 305 × 244 mm
  • Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 256 GB, 4800–9000 MT/s, AMD EXPO
  • Storage: 4 × M.2 (2 × PCIe 5.0, 2 × PCIe 4.0), 4 × SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10
  • Expansion: PCIe 5.0 x16, plus PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots
  • Networking: 5GbE (Realtek RTL8126), Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865), Bluetooth 5.4
  • Rear panel: 2 × USB4 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, 5 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, optical out

Description

X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 and 18+2+2 phase power

X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 is a Gigabyte BIOS feature that uses AI to tune large-cache X3D processors for gaming. The CPU is powered by a digital 18+2+2 phase VRM and two 8-pin EPS connectors. Cooling is passive: heatsinks keep the power stage and chipset in check without an extra fan, so the board itself adds no noise to the system.

DDR5 memory up to 9000 MT/s

Four DIMM slots hold up to 256 GB of DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with up to 64 GB per slot. Supported speeds run from 4800 to 9000 MT/s; the upper values are overclocking territory and depend on suitable memory and a capable CPU. An AMD EXPO profile sets speed and timings in the BIOS with a single option. Unbuffered non-ECC modules are supported.

Four M.2 slots with tool-free installation

Two M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 SSDs and two support PCIe 4.0; the first slot takes modules up to 25110 and the rest up to 22110. M.2 EZ-Latch Click & Plus secures SSDs and heatsinks without screws, and M.2 EZ-Flex is a flexible baseplate that presses the drive against the heatsink. There are also four SATA III ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10.

5GbE, Wi-Fi 7 and fast front USB-C

The Realtek RTL8126 controller supports wired connections up to 5 Gbit/s, five times faster than regular gigabit when your router or NAS supports it. Wireless is Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865) and Bluetooth 5.4, and the antenna attaches with WIFI EZ-Plug. According to the manufacturer, the front QC-USB header supplies up to 65 W of charging power when the case has a matching USB-C port.

USB4, HDMI 2.1 and plenty of cooling headers

The rear panel offers two USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort support, HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, up to 4096 × 2304), ten USB 3.2 ports and Realtek ALC1220-VB audio with 7.1 support and an optical output. On the board you get two CPU fan headers, three pump headers and six chassis fan headers, two temperature sensor headers and a noise detection header, so a liquid-cooled build can be tuned precisely.

Who this motherboard is for

Gamers building around an X3D processor who want to get more out of it with X3D Turbo Mode 2.0; users with a 5GbE network or a fast NAS; and enthusiasts assembling a liquid-cooled system who need lots of fan and sensor headers alongside support for fast DDR5 memory.

Specifications

General

BrandGIGABYTE
Product colourBlack
HDCPYes
Line-inYes
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
HDCP version2.3
Component forPC
DirectX version12.0
BIOS memory size512
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Headphone outputs1
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
RGB LED pin headerYes
PC health monitoringCPU/Fan/Temperature/Voltage/Water cooling
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots4
1st M.2 largest key size25110
2nd M.2 largest key size22110
3rd M.2 largest key size22110
4th M.2 largest key size22110
Number of RGB LED pin headers4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
Products per shipping (inner) case1
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.0
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.7
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.7
Warranty3 years
EAN4719331878603

Display

Maximum resolution4096 x 2304

Processor

Processor manufacturerAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD X870E
Processor socketSocket AM5
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series/AMD Ryzen 8000 Series/AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5
Number of CPU fan connectors2

Memory

Maximum internal memory256 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum internal memory per slot64

Storage

Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported8
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III

Audio

Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1
Digital audio optical out1
Front panel audio connectorYes

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
TPM connectorYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8126
S/PDIF out portYes
USB 2.0 connectors2
DisplayPort version1.4
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
Front panel connectorYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet/5 Gigabit Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity2
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of water pump connectors3
Number of chassis fan connectors6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)2

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)/Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)/Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)/Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelQualcomm QCNCM865
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.4
Antenna includedYes

Software & security

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64

Keyboard & controls

Clear CMOS buttonYes

Battery & power

Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032
Battery capacity220 Wh
Number of battery cells1
Power source typeATX
Battery weight3
Lithium weight per battery0.07

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10/5
Cooling typePassive
Supported memory clock speeds4800/5200/5600/6000/6200/6400/6600/6800/7000/7200/7600/7800/8000/8200/8400/8600/8800/9000
Number of noise detection headers1
Supported memory clock speed (max)9000
Number of temperature sensor headers2

Features

RAID supportYes
Screws includedYes
Batteries includedYes
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported

Dimensions & weight

Width305 mm
Depth244 mm
Height35 mm
Weight3.73 kg

Questions & answers

Which processors does the board support?

AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors for the AM5 socket. X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 targets X3D models; the exact compatibility list is on the Gigabyte support page.

Will 9000 MT/s memory run at full speed out of the box?

The board supports speeds up to 9000 MT/s, but the top values are overclocking and also depend on the CPU and memory. The simplest approach is to enable the AMD EXPO profile in the BIOS.

Is the Wi-Fi antenna included?

Yes, the antenna is included and connects to the two antenna jacks with the WIFI EZ-Plug mount.

How many drives can I install?

Up to eight: four M.2 SSDs and four SATA III drives. RAID arrays can be built at levels 0, 1, 5 and 10.