OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Motherboards Methodology v3.0
Motherboards Methodology v3.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Motherboards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
Explore Motherboards Methodology v3.0

GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£900CPU socket:AM5Chipset:AMD X670Form factor:ATX

GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX Review: Compare 109 technical specifications, 10 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

40%

8.3

Technical score

20%

8.7

Reviews score

20%

8.5

List score

10%

8.3

Sentiment score

10%

8.7

User score

★Better than 98% of motherboards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

▼Worse than 61%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

9.0

Platform

16%

9.0

Storage

15%

8.3

Network

13%

7.3

Ports

8%

4.7

Expansion

8%

8.2

Power & Cooling

5%

5.7

Audio

▲Better than 89%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 88%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

▲Better than 67%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 62 lists (3%)
★Better than 96%
  • gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
  • gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
  • gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
  • gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
  • gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
  • gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
  • gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
gigabyte-aorus-x670-elite-ax
Where to buy
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX

Based on 8 · 2

Reviewers praise the power delivery, USB ports and M.2 slots, but criticise the weak audio and graphics card slot.
Praised
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of motherboard GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components:

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

9.0

Platform

16%

9.0

Storage

15%

8.3

Network

13%

7.3

Ports

8%

4.7

Expansion

8%

8.2

Power & Cooling

5%

5.7

Audio

8.3
Reviews score
8.7
User score
8.7
List score
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

7.6
CPU socket
AM5
This motherboard uses AM5, which is more up-to-date than 85.5% of Motherboards and the same as 14.5% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD X670
This motherboard uses AMD X670, which is more capable than 83.9% of Motherboards and as capable as 0.1% of Motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Rear outputs: HDMI + DisplayPort + USB-C DisplayPort.
Show more
DDR memory version
DDR5
This motherboard uses DDR5, which is more modern than 63.8% of Motherboards and the same as 36.2% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.9% of motherboards and equal to 72% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.5% of motherboards and equal to 16.7% of motherboards.
higher limit with high-density DIMMs
Memory channels
2
Maximum RAM speed
8,000 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 8,000 MT/s, which is higher than that of 84.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.7% of motherboards.
Show more
N. of M.2 sockets
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4, which is faster than 93.4% of Motherboards and the same as 1.5% of Motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 6.1% of motherboards and equal to 46.8% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/10, which is less flexible than 67.6% of Motherboards and the same as 23.6% of Motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
What reviewers say
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.6% of motherboards and equal to 68.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.2% of motherboards and equal to 35.7% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.5% of motherboards and equal to 26.8% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x4/x2
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x4/x2, which is more generous than 84.1% of Motherboards and the same as 0.3% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
Show more
What reviewers say
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
13
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 13 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 98.4% of motherboards and equal to 0.8% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
22
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 22 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 97.2% of motherboards and equal to 1.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.8% of motherboards and equal to 48.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 33% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 82.1% of motherboards and equal to 17.7% of motherboards.
header only excluded.
Show more
What reviewers say
LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8125
This motherboard has a Realtek RTL8125 LAN controller, which is faster than 82.7% of Motherboards and equal to 2.6% of Motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than 71.5% of Motherboards and the same as 16.7% of Motherboards.
Show more
Audio codec
Realtek ALC897
This motherboard uses Realtek ALC897, which is higher-end than 20.2% of Motherboards and the same as 29.9% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
90 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 90 dB, which is lower than that of 93.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.3% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
no
This motherboard does not support a headphone amp. 58.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
3
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 11.3% of motherboards and equal to 39.3% of motherboards.
Show more
What reviewers say
VRM phases
16
This motherboard has 16 VRM phases, which is more than 79.6% of motherboards and equal to 3.4% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.9% of motherboards and equal to 44.8% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
5
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 5 fan headers, which is fewer than 50% of motherboards and equal to 14.6% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
2 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 45.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.6% of motherboards.
Show more
What reviewers say

GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX vs the average motherboard

246810TotalPlatformMemoryStorageExpansionPortsNetworkAudioPower & Cooling
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151).
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    higher limit with high-density DIMMs
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 5 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (13 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    13 vs 8
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard 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.
    header only excluded.
    1 vs 0
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 19.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 88% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.7 vs 7.3
  • 9.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 62 lists (3%)
    8.5 vs 7.8
  • 17.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 67% of models

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.4
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151).
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    higher limit with high-density DIMMs
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 70.2% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,000 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    8,000 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • 60% higher overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    8,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • Faster NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has faster M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 3x PCIe 4x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes more generously than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x4/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 5 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (13 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    13 vs 8
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard 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.
    header only excluded.
    1 vs 0
  • 7 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (22 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    22 vs 15
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    This motherboard 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.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    This motherboard has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    2 vs 1
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    16 vs 10
  • 2 more RGB headers
    This motherboard has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    also includes ARGB headers
    3 vs 1
  • 25 dB lower audio SNR
    This motherboard has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (90 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    90 dB vs 115 dB
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 53.9% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 58.8% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
    0 vs 1
  • 6x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX is more expensive than the average motherboard (£900 vs £150).
    £900 vs £150
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • Less recent Bluetooth version
    This motherboard has a less recent Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4).
    5.2 vs 5.4
  • 6x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX is more expensive than the average motherboard (£900 vs £150).
    £900 vs £150
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X670 vs Intel B860).
    AMD X670 vs Intel B860
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 53.9% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
    0 vs 1
  • Less recent Bluetooth version
    This motherboard has a less recent Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4).
    5.2 vs 5.4
  • 25 dB lower audio SNR
    This motherboard has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (90 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    90 dB vs 115 dB
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 58.8% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    This motherboard does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.4% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • 0.5 fewer fan headers
    This motherboard has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    5 vs 5.5

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Blitsgaming
≈ estimated
10/11/2022
Hands-on test · VRM temperatures and benchmarks
Verdict
GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX is a well-built board, stable under long benchmark loads and fine for non-overclocking use.
9.0
Actually Hardcore Overclocking
≈ estimated
05/10/2022
Hands-on review · PCB teardown and overclocking tests
Verdict
The GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX is a solid pick for its many connectors and rendering work, with power delivery fine for a high-end CPU.
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
22/05/2023
Feature overview · Gaming AM5 board
Verdict
The X670 AORUS Elite AX is an AM5 gaming board with a sturdy 16+2+2 power design, but skips PCIe Gen 5 for graphics and needs care above DDR5-6000.
8.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
14/04/2023
Hands-on review · Mid-range AM5 board
Verdict
The X670 AORUS Elite AX is an affordable, good-looking AM5 board with plenty of ports and storage, though it lacks PCIe 5.0 for graphics and 40Gbps USB.
9.0
latestintech.com
≈ estimated
15/11/2022
Hands-on test · Budget X670 board
Verdict
The Gigabyte X670 Aorus Elite AX is a stable, budget-friendly AM5 board that stays cool when overclocked but skips the extras of pricier X670E boards.
9.0
pcgamer.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2022
Benchmark review · Affordable X670 board
Verdict
The Gigabyte X670 Aorus Elite AX skips PCIe 5.0 slots and USB 4, yet delivers almost all the features of pricier X670E boards, so it suits most users.
9.0
noobfeed.com
≈ estimated
30/08/2025
Build review · Entry-level X670 board
Verdict
The Gigabyte X670 Aorus Elite AX puts high-end power, cooling and PCIe 5 storage on an entry-level board, which makes it a strong pick for future-proof AM5 builds.
8.0
hardware-helden.de
≈ estimated
01/12/2022
Hands-on test · Mid-range AM5 board
Verdict
The Gigabyte X670 AORUS Elite AX is a solid, mostly trouble-free board with low idle power, though its audio is basic and coil whine can bother quiet builds.
9.0
hardzone.es
✓ explicit
21/12/2022
Full review · Mid-range AM5 board
Verdict
The GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX is a mid-range AM5 board, cheaper than top models, that copes with top Ryzen chips, though its thermal pads are less effective than paste.
8.8
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
21/12/2022
Full review · AM5 motherboard
Verdict
The X670 AORUS Elite AX is a sturdy AM5 board with a 16+2+2 power section and up to 13 rear ports at a competitive price, but its audio is dated.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX

  • Competitive pricing for an X670 chipset board
  • Strong VRM performance capable of handling high-end CPUs like the 7950X
  • Excellent thermal management with large heatsinks
  • Plentiful USB ports (12 on rear I/O)
  • User-friendly DIY features like PCIe and M.2 EZ-Latches
  • Solid connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN
  • Neutral, minimalist aesthetic that fits most builds

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX

  • Lacks a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for future GPUs (only supports PCIe 4.0)
  • Slow initial boot times due to extended DDR5 memory training
  • Occasional stability issues with earlier BIOS revisions (notably EXPO/XMP profiles)
  • Basic/entry-level audio codec with limited rear audio jacks
  • Lack of integrated RGB lighting (may be a pro for some, but a con for others)
  • Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) software can be buggy or feel like bloatware
  • Some reports of intermittent Wi-Fi/Ethernet connectivity dropouts on early revisions

Verdict

The GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX is a high-performance ATX motherboard built on the AMD AM5 socket, supporting Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors with a robust 16+2+2 digital VRM design and 70A power stages. Key characteristics include four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting speeds up to 8000MHz (OC), one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot alongside three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and a comprehensive connectivity suite featuring Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, and a 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port. Its main pros are the DIY-friendly 'EZ-Latch' mechanisms for quick PCIe and M.2 removal, exceptional thermal management with a massive 8mm heatpipe, and a massive array of 13 rear USB ports. However, notable cons include the lack of a PCIe 5.0 slot for the primary graphics card (which is limited to PCIe 4.0), the use of an entry-level Realtek ALC897 audio codec, and the absence of integrated RGB lighting.

Compare GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX with other products in the Motherboards category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of GIGABYTE X670 AORUS Elite AX and other products in the Motherboards category

No results found