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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£460
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • CPU socket: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z270
  • Form factor: E-ATX

GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

6.4

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%

6.3

Technical Score

10.0%

7.3

User score

Good
6.3

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%

5.9

Memory

16.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

5.8

Storage

15.0%

6.6

Network

13.0%

4.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.4

Expansion

8.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.6

Audio

Good
7.3

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%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

1.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.8
(7)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 5.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    4.6

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus GA-Z270X-Gaming 9 is an enthusiast-grade E-ATX motherboard designed for the Intel Z270 chipset, supporting 6th and 7th Generation Intel Core processors with a robust 22-phase digital power delivery system. Key technical specifications include 4-Way SLI/CrossFire support via a PEX8747 chip, four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB at 4133MHz(OC), dual NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 and U.2 connectors, and an integrated EKWB G-Frost Hybrid Water Block for VRM cooling. Main pros include its high-end Creative Sound Blaster ZxRi 120dB+ audio, triple Killer DoubleShot-X3 Pro networking (dual LAN plus Wi-Fi), and extensive Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. However, notable cons include its very high retail price, increased idle power consumption due to the extensive onboard hardware, and minor GPU performance latency introduced by the PLX switch in certain non-multi-card scenarios.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9

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%

5.9

Memory

16.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

5.8

Storage

15.0%

6.6

Network

13.0%

4.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.4

Expansion

8.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.6

Audio

6.3
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a technical score of 6.27 points, which is lower than that of 51.2% 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%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

1.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.8
(7)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.3
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a user score of 7.25 points, which is lower than that of 71.2% of products in this category.
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.
1.8
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a popularity of 1.8 points, which is lower than 71.9% 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%

6.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.1

Price

6.9
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is lower than 66.6% 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

Gigabyte
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 1151
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 uses the LGA 1151 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 70.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.8% 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 Z270
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 uses the Intel Z270 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 73.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.3% 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

E-ATX
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has the E-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 92% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.8% 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

DDR4
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 51% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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

64 GB
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is less than 62.6% of motherboards and equal to 24.3% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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

4,133 MT/s
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports memory speeds up to 4133 MT/s, which is lower than that of 55.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 1% 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

2
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.6% 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

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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

8
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.2% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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

0
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% 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

0
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
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

4
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 4 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 93.9% of motherboards and equal to 3.5% 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

no
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 does not support PCIe bifurcation. 61% of motherboards support this feature.
PLX switching only.
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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

7
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 7 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 59.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.4% 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

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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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C ports counted.
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

1
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 1 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 30.5% of motherboards and equal to 21.3% of motherboards.
includes USB4 / Thunderbolt Type-C.
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

0
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt excluded.
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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

1 Gbps
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% of motherboards.
dual 1GbE ports
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

Killer E2500
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 uses the Killer E2500 LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 91.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.3% 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

2
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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 5 (802.11ac)
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than that of 49.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.7% 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

Creative Sound Core3D
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 uses the Creative Sound Core3D audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 51.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% 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

5.1
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 offers 5.1 audio channels, which is fewer than 95.1% of motherboards and equal to 4.2% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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

yes
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
Smart Headphone Amp.
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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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

22
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 22 VRM phases, which is more than 96.2% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% 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

1
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% 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

8
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.3% of motherboards and equal to 15.2% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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

2 A
GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 43.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 33.4% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more PCIe x8 slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x8 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need more bandwidth for add-in cards beyond x4.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.2 vs 0
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (22 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (22 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.22 vs 10
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.2 vs 1
  • 2 more U.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of U.2 connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use enterprise-style U.2 storage devices.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.2 vs 0
  • Includes POST code display
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes a diagnostic POST code readout for boot troubleshooting.
    When it matters: When you troubleshoot boot issues and want clearer error information.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes two BIOS chips for redundancy or recovery.
    When it matters: When BIOS safety and recovery matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    rear Type-C is USB4/Thunderbolt
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster rear USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • 3 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.8 vs 5
  • Includes POST code display
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Includes onboard power button
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 2 more U.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 2 more PCIe x8 slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 3 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
  • 1 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 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
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (22 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 3 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z270 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.1% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • Narrower Windows support
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10, Windows 8.1 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • 4 years older release date
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 is older than the average motherboard (2,017 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
    January 2017
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
    PLX switching only.
  • 1 fewer rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (2 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • More basic LAN controller
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E2,500 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    dual 1GbE ports
  • Older Bluetooth version
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.1 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Fewer audio channels
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (5.1 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 20 mm wider
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 is wider than the average motherboard (264 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z270 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z270 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel Z270 vs Intel B860
  • More basic LAN controller
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E2,500 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E2,500 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Killer E2500 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    dual 1GbE ports
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.64 GB vs 128 GB
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
    PLX switching only.
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    What it is: The number of 3-pin addressable RGB headers available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect more ARGB lighting devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.0 vs 2
  • 1 fewer rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.7 vs 8
  • Fewer audio channels
    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (5.1 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9 has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (5.1 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.5.1 vs 7.1
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What customers like about GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9?

  • Lavish feature set including Thunderbolt 3, dual Killer LAN, and integrated WiFi/BT
  • Premium Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi audio solution with upgradable OP-AMPs
  • Advanced RGB Fusion lighting system with multi-zone control and swappable accent overlays
  • Integrated EKWB G-Frost hybrid water block for superior VRM cooling in custom loops
  • Support for 4-way SLI/CrossFire via an onboard PEX8747 (PLX) chip
  • Extensive storage options including dual M.2, dual U.2, and SATA Express
  • Solid build quality with reinforced slots and high-end electrical design

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE AORUS GA Z270X Gaming 9?

  • Extremely high price point (MSRP ~$500) that may not be justifiable for average gamers
  • PLX chip introduces slight latency in 2-card configurations compared to direct connections
  • E-ATX form factor requires a larger case, limiting chassis compatibility
  • App Center software can be annoying, requiring many separate application downloads
  • Higher power consumption at idle due to numerous onboard controllers and active hardware
  • Reported lack of official Linux driver support shortly after launch
  • Early BIOS versions had some memory overclocking bugs and aggressive voltage behavior

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