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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$390
  • CPU socket: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form factor: ATX

GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

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%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

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

Score components:

19.0%

6.9

Memory

16.0%

8.2

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.8

Storage

15.0%

5.1

Network

13.0%

7.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.3

Expansion

8.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

Very good
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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

  • 4.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.5

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    1.0

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    4.9

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £350

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus X299 Gaming 7 Pro is an ATX enthusiast motherboard built for Intel Core X-Series processors, featuring an upgraded 12-phase digital VRM design with 60A power stages and an active cooling fan for stable overclocking. It supports quad-channel DDR4 memory up to 4400MHz (OC), triple M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 slots with thermal guards, and 3-way SLI/CrossFire graphics configurations. Key pros include its robust server-grade power delivery, high-end ESS Sabre 9018 DAC audio, and extensive networking options via Killer DoubleShot Pro and Intel GbE LAN. However, notable cons include high power consumption, a complex UEFI BIOS that may be daunting for beginners, and the fact that full PCIe/memory bandwidth is only available when paired with higher-lane count CPUs.

Technical Specifications of motherboard GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

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%

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Ports & USB

8.0%

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Expansion

8.0%

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Power & Cooling

5.0%

?

Audio

7.1
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has a technical score of 7.14 points, which is higher than that of 62.3% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 79.1% 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%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

7.6
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is higher than 54.6% 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: LOW

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 2066
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro uses the LGA 2066 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 51.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

Intel
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
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 X299
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro uses the Intel X299 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 65.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% 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: LOW

ATX
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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

DDR4
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

8
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
some CPUs use only 4 slots
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

128 GB
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% 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: LOW

4
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.9% of motherboards and equal to 6.8% 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: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

4,400 MT/s
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports memory speeds up to 4,400 MT/s, which is lower than that of 51.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 3% 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

3
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.2% of motherboards and equal to 18.8% 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: MEDIUM

1x PCIe 3 x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 3 x4
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro offers 1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 3.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is slower than that of 56.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% 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: LOW

Good value: >=6

8
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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: LOW

0/1/5/10
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% 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: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
VROC key required for some configurations
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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: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and 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: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% 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: LOW

5
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 5 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 97.4% of motherboards and equal to 2.1% 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: LOW

x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 62.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 12.4% of motherboards.
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: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
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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: HIGH

Good value: >=8

9
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 9 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 70.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.6% 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

20
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 20 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 91.3% of motherboards and equal to 2.9% 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
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.5% of motherboards and equal to 48.7% 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: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% 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: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% 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

1 Gbps
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.2% 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

Intel I219-V + Killer E2500
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro uses the Intel I219-V + Killer E2500 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 69.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
dual LAN
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: MEDIUM

2
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.7% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% 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: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% 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: HIGH

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

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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

Realtek ALC1220
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro uses the Realtek ALC1,220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 12.9% of motherboards.
with ESS DAC.
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
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

121 dB
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has an audio SNR of 121 dB, which is higher than that of 96.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% 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

Good value: yes

yes
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports a headphone amp. 40.8% 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 X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.6% of motherboards and equal to 37% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

12
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 12 VRM phases, which is more than 55.4% of motherboards and equal to 4.4% 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: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% 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: LOW

Good value: >=6

8
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.2% of motherboards and equal to 15% 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: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has a pump header. 21.9% 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

3 A
GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro vs the average motherboard

  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.4 vs 1
  • 4 more memory slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    some CPUs use only 4 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.8 vs 4
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.3 vs 2
  • 5 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (20 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    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

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (20 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.20 vs 15
  • More advanced LAN controller
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I219-V + Killer E2500 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    dual LAN
    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 X299 Gaming 7 Pro has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I219-V + Killer E2500 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.Intel I219-V + Killer E2500 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 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: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.2 vs 1
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O shield comes pre-mounted on the motherboard instead of being installed separately.
    When it matters: When you want an easier motherboard installation process.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 2066 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

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 2066 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 2066 vs LGA 1151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 2066 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Includes POST code display
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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 X299 Gaming 7 Pro has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 23% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Includes onboard power button
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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 X299 Gaming 7 Pro has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • Broader Windows support
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has broader Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • 4 more memory slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • More memory channels
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 4 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 5 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (20 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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 rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (9 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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.
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (9 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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 total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • More advanced LAN controller
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I219-V + Killer E2500 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 6 dB higher audio SNR
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (121 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • Better audio codec
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 2.5 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X299 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 4 older release date
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro is older than the average motherboard (2017 vs 2021). The average motherboard was released in 2021.
    November 2017
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 3.0x4 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 x1 slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    No dedicated PCIe x1 slot.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x8 slots
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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 X299 Gaming 7 Pro has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.1 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 1 fewer RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X299 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 X299 Gaming 7 Pro has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X299 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel X299 vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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 X299 Gaming 7 Pro 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
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 3.0x4 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: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 3.0x4 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.1x PCIe 3x4/SATA, 2x PCIe 3x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4
  • No integrated graphics support
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can output video from CPUs that include integrated graphics.
    When it matters: When you want video output without installing a graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 2.19x more expensive
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro is more expensive than the average motherboard (£350 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro is more expensive than the average motherboard (£350 vs £160).£350 vs £160
  • Older Bluetooth version
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.1 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
    What it is: The supported Bluetooth version provided by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you care about compatibility with newer Bluetooth devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5.2

    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.1 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.4.1 vs 5.4
  • 6.26x less popular
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 6.262).
    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.
    GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 6.262).1 vs 6.26
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What customers like about GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro?

  • Exceptional VRM cooling design that maintains low temperatures during heavy use
  • Exuberant connectivity options, including triple M.2 slots with thermal guards and multiple USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
  • Premium onboard audio featuring ESS SABRE DAC and high SNR for high-fidelity sound
  • Advanced RGB lighting with extensive customization through RGB Fusion and integrated diffused LEDs
  • Dual Gigabit LAN (Intel and Killer) plus high-speed Killer Wi-Fi for robust networking
  • Improved power efficiency compared to its non-Pro predecessor

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE AORUS X299 Gaming 7 Pro?

  • High price point compared to some competitors in the X299 market
  • Complex UEFI BIOS layout that requires significant menu tabbing, which may intimidate new users
  • Some reported USB 3.1 Gen 2 stability issues in early revisions
  • Lacks dedicated hardware buttons like 'Clear CMOS' on the rear I/O, which is common in this price range
  • Higher power consumption compared to some mid-range X299 alternatives

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