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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£430
  • Avg. price in US: ~$550
  • CPU socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form factor: ATX

Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.6

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

8.6

Memory

16.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

8.7

Storage

15.0%

9.4

Network

13.0%

7.4

Ports & USB

8.0%

7.4

Expansion

8.0%

8.8

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.5

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    5.5

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 is a high-end ATX motherboard designed for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors, featuring a distinctive white PCB with custom 'Year of the Dragon' aesthetic armor. It boasts a robust 18+1+1 phase power delivery with 90A Dr.MOS, supports dual-channel DDR5 memory overclocked up to 7800MT/s (192GB max), and includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot alongside four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 sockets. For connectivity, it offers dual USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports with 30W PD charging, 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 6E. Main pros include its premium VRM cooling, unique enthusiast-grade design, and extensive high-speed I/O; however, it lacks a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and Wi-Fi 7, features that are increasingly standard in contemporary Z790 refresh boards.

Technical Specifications of Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

?

Memory

16.0%

?

Platform & Features

16.0%

?

Storage

15.0%

?

Network

13.0%

?

Ports & USB

8.0%

?

Expansion

8.0%

?

Power & Cooling

5.0%

?

Audio

8.6
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a technical score of 8.61 points, which is higher than that of 91.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

8.5
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 85.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Colorful
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1700
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 uses the LGA 1700 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.7% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel Z790
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 uses the Intel Z790 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 77.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.5% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

ATX
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

192 GB
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 72.6% of motherboards and equal to 10.1% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

4,800 MT/s
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports memory speeds up to 4800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 51.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 5% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

4
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

3x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 offers 3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 74.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.9% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

6
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 52.6% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.3% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

0
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

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PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x8/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

10
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.6% of motherboards and equal to 15.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

17
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 17 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 72.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

1
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

2
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 32.8% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18.1% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

2.5 Gbps
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek RTL8125
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 uses the Realtek RTL8125 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 75.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.6% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 72.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC1220
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 13% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

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N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

5
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.8% of motherboards and equal to 36.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

18+1+1
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 18+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 92.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

5
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has 5 fan headers, which is more than 35.8% of motherboards and equal to 14.5% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

1 A
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports up to 1 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 58.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 15.9% of motherboards.
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Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.4 vs 2
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.3 vs 1
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.10 vs 8
  • Newer CPU socket
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1700 vs LGA 1151
  • More VRM phases
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
    When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=12

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.18+1+1 vs 10
  • Newer CPU socket
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 58.1% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,800 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 2 more total USB connections
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (17 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No automatic overclocking
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • Older HDMI version
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (2 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
  • More basic LAN controller
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,125 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 1 A lower pump header current limit
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (1 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
  • More basic LAN controller
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,125 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
    What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,125 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Realtek RTL8125 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.2 vs 4
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

    Importance: HIGH

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 2.69x more expensive
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 is more expensive than the average motherboard (£430 vs £160).
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 is more expensive than the average motherboard (£430 vs £160).£430 vs £160
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel Z790 vs Intel B860
  • No automatic overclocking
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
    What it is: Support for automatic CPU or memory overclocking features.
    When it matters: When you want easier performance tuning without manual tweaking.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • 4.17x less popular
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 4.165).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 4.165).1 vs 4.17
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of PS/2 ports on the motherboard rear I/O.
    When it matters: When you want support for older keyboards or mice.

    Importance: LOW

    Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20 has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.0 vs 1
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What customers like about Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20?

  • Stunning 'Loong Edition' white and gold aesthetic with custom armor
  • Robust 18+1+1 power phase design (90A Dr.MOS) for high-end CPUs
  • Excellent DDR5 memory support, reaching up to 7800+ MT/s (OC)
  • Four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with high-performance heatsinks
  • Dual 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports (Front supports 30W PD)
  • High-fidelity audio with 120dB SNR and S/PDIF output
  • Convenient diagnostic features like a debug LCD and one-click BIOS update

What customers dislike about Colorful iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20?

  • Lacks a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, which is common on other Z790 refresh boards
  • Stuck on Wi-Fi 6E instead of the newer Wi-Fi 7 found on competitors
  • BIOS layout is functional but considered less intuitive than major brands
  • Higher-than-average idle and load power consumption in some tests
  • Limited availability in certain western markets (e.g., Europe and North America)
  • Rear I/O lacks the latest HDMI 2.1 standard (uses HDMI 2.0)

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