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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£730
  • Avg. price in US: ~$850
  • CPU socket: sTRX4
  • Chipset: AMD TRX40
  • Form factor: XL-ATX

GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.1

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%

8.2

Technical Score

10.0%

7.0

User score

Excellent
8.2

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

19.0%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

8.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

8.8

Storage

15.0%

9.2

Network

13.0%

6.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.2

Expansion

8.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.3

Audio

Excellent
7.0

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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

5.4

Popularity

User score:
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  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.1

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte TRX40 Aorus Xtreme is an XL-ATX flagship motherboard designed for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, featuring a direct 16+3 phase digital VRM with 70A power stages and a NanoCarbon coated backplate for superior thermal management. Key specifications include eight DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB of quad-channel memory, four PCIe 4.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU setups, and extensive connectivity through dual 10GbE Intel LAN, Wi-Fi 6, and four onboard NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. Its primary strengths are its robust power delivery, exceptional networking capabilities, and the inclusion of a Gen4 AIC adapter for additional storage; however, its massive XL-ATX form factor requires a large compatible chassis, and some reviewers find the BIOS interface less intuitive than competing platforms.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

19.0%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

8.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

8.8

Storage

15.0%

9.2

Network

13.0%

6.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.2

Expansion

8.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.3

Audio

8.2
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a technical score of 8.17 points, which is higher than that of 84.8% 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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

5.4

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
(56)
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3.8
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United States
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3.8
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7.0
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a user score of 6.95 points, which is lower than that of 79.5% 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.
5.4
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a popularity of 5.4 points, which is higher than 58.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

6.7

Price

7.6
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is higher than 57% 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

sTRX4
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme uses the sTRX4 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 54.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
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

AMD TRX40
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme uses the AMD TRX40 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% 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

XL-ATX
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has the XL-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 98.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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

8
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% 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

256 GB
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.8% of motherboards and equal to 16.5% 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

4
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.8% of motherboards and equal to 6.9% 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

3,200 MT/s
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports memory speeds up to 3200 MT/s, which is lower than that of 62.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.9% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

4
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

2x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2/SATA
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme offers 2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2, 2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 78.5% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

10
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 10 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 96.7% of motherboards and equal to 3.3% of motherboards.
some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
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

0/1/10
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% of motherboards.
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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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

4
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 4 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% 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

0
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x8/x16/x8
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme uses x16/x8/x16/x8 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 98% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% 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: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

19
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 19 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 87.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.2% 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

2
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 32.8% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
10Gbps 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

10 Gbps
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

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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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 6 (802.11ax)
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 60.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC1220-VB
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme uses the Realtek ALC1220-VB audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 80% of motherboards and equal to that of 4% 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

130 dB
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has an audio SNR of 130 dB, which is higher than that of 98% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.8% of motherboards.
via ESS DAC.
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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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

16+3
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 16+3 VRM phases, which is more than 88.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
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

7
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.7% of motherboards and equal to 9.5% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 6 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (7 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.7 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe x8 slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.2 vs 0
  • 4 more memory slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.8 vs 4
  • 4 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.4 vs 0
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane 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

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.2 vs 1
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (sTRX4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Includes POST code display
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • Broader Windows support
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 4 more memory slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 6 more SATA 3 connectors
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (10 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 2 more PCIe x8 slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
  • 4 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 6 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 4 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 15 dB higher audio SNR
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (130 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 2 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX40 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 30.4% lower maximum RAM speed
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,200 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • Fewer RAID options
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2, 2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear Type-A ports are Gen 2
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 31 mm wider
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme is wider than the average motherboard (275 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX40 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 TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX40 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD TRX40 vs Intel B860
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear Type-A ports are Gen 2
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.0 vs 4
  • No integrated graphics support
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% 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: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • More basic chipset cooling
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.Active vs Passive
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 4.56x more expensive
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£730 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£730 vs £160).£730 vs £160
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    What it is: The number of internal USB 2.0 headers available for case connections.
    When it matters: When your case or accessories need internal USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.1 vs 2
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What customers like about GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme?

  • Premium networking with dual Intel 10GbE LAN ports and WiFi 6 support
  • Massive 16-phase digital VRM design capable of 70A per phase for stable high-end performance
  • Excellent storage expansion including four onboard M.2 slots and an additional 4-drive M.2 PCIe 4.0 adapter card
  • Innovative right-angled connector design for 90% of headers, significantly improving cable management
  • Robust thermal management with a NanoCarbon coated backplate and comprehensive heatpipe cooling
  • Ideal PCIe slot layout for multi-GPU configurations, specifically for content creators and workstation builds

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS Xtreme?

  • Extremely high price point compared to other TRX40 motherboards
  • Large XL-ATX/E-ATX form factor (10.8 inches wide) causes compatibility issues with many standard ATX cases
  • Manual CPU overclocking can sometimes override beneficial stock single-threaded boost features
  • Gigabyte's BIOS/EFI interface is often cited as being less intuitive or well-laid-out than competitors like ASUS
  • Some users reported minor issues with CPU voltage resetting when changing multipliers during manual overclocking

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