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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£170
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • CPU socket: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Form factor: ATX

GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

7.0

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%

7.0

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Very good
7.0

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%

7.1

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.4

Storage

15.0%

7.3

Network

13.0%

5.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.2

Expansion

8.0%

7.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

7.6

Audio

Very good
7.2

User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

1.6

Popularity

User score:
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Very good
  • 6.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    5.9

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte X570S Gaming X is an ATX motherboard built for the AMD AM4 socket, featuring the silent, fanless X570S chipset and a robust 12+2 phase digital VRM with 50A DrMOS to support high-core Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. Key specifications include three ultra-fast M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots with thermal guards, 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed networking, and support for up to 128GB of DDR4 memory at speeds exceeding 5100MHz via XMP. Main pros include its advanced cooling with fully covered MOSFET heatsinks, front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity, and the convenient Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without a CPU installed. However, potential cons include a more basic Realtek ALC892 audio codec and a limited number of rear USB ports compared to higher-end models.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X

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%

7.1

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.4

Storage

15.0%

7.3

Network

13.0%

5.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.2

Expansion

8.0%

7.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

7.6

Audio

7.0
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has a technical score of 6.95 points, which is higher than that of 62.2% of products in this category.
User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

1.6

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.2
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has a user score of 7.2 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% 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.
1.6
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has a popularity of 1.6 points, which is lower than 73.6% 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%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

7.8
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 64% 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

AM4
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 38.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.3% 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 X570
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X uses the AMD X570 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.6% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

ATX
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 51% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

5,100 MT/s
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports memory speeds up to 5100 MT/s, which is higher than that of 59.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

3
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.4% of motherboards and equal to 18.6% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

3x PCIe 4.0 x4
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X offers 3x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 69.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

6
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 52.6% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/10
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X 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

2
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 2 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 91% of motherboards and equal to 6.3% 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

1
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X 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

16
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 16 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 61.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.2% 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 X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X 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

2.5 Gbps
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

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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

1
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% 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)

N/A
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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 ALC897
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X uses the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 29.3% 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 X570S Gaming X offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

no
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not support a headphone amp. 63% 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

6
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 6 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 86.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% 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

12+2
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 12+2 VRM phases, which is more than 62.1% of motherboards and equal to 2.6% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

1
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

6
GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% 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 X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X vs the average motherboard

  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.3 vs 2
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 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 X570S Gaming X has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.2 vs 0
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% 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

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster rear USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 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 X570S Gaming X has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM4 vs LGA 1151
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    ECC unbuffered; compatible CPU required.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can work with ECC memory on supported CPU and platform combinations.
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter in your system.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
    When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=12

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.12+2 vs 10
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
    supports Thunderbolt add-in card
    What it is: The number of internal USB4 or Thunderbolt headers on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you plan to add high-speed front USB-C or Thunderbolt connections.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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 USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X 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 X570S Gaming X has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (16 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 1 more 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 1 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more fan headers than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.

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Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Audio
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X570 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No debug LED indicators
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
  • Fewer RAID options
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4.0x4 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 DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • No headphone amp support
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • More basic audio codec
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC897 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
    with ESS DAC.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.7% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X570 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 X570S Gaming X has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X570 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD X570 vs Intel B860
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
    What it is: Shows whether the external Wi-Fi antenna is included with the motherboard package.
    When it matters: When the board has Wi-Fi and you want it ready to use right away.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • Fewer RAID options
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X 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.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    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 X570S Gaming X 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
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4.0x4 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: HIGH

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 4.0x4 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.3x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • No headphone amp support
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
    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

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • More basic audio codec
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC897 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
    with ESS DAC.
    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

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC897 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.Realtek ALC897 vs Realtek ALC898
  • No debug LED indicators
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes status LEDs that help identify boot or hardware problems.
    When it matters: When you want quicker help finding boot or hardware issues.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort 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 X570S Gaming X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X?

  • Excellent value for a full-featured X570S chipset motherboard at its price point
  • Passive cooling on the chipset (no fan) ensures silent operation and removes a common failure point
  • Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors out-of-box without needing a BIOS update
  • Equipped with three high-speed M.2 slots for extensive storage expansion
  • Includes 2.5GbE LAN providing significantly faster networking speeds than standard gigabit ports
  • Robust 12+2 phase VRM power delivery that stays cool even under heavy loads with 12 or 16-core CPUs

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X?

  • Software experience, particularly Gigabyte's App Center and RGB Fusion, is often described as laggy or difficult to use
  • The board lacks advanced troubleshooting features like built-in debug LEDs or a POST code display
  • Limited number of onboard fan headers may require the use of a separate fan hub for complex cooling setups
  • No physical quick-start paper guide included; users must scan a QR code for documentation
  • Potential lane sharing where using certain M.2 slots may disable some SATA ports or PCIe slots

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