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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£340
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • CPU socket: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870
  • Form factor: ATX

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.8

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%

8.9

Technical Score

10.0%

7.5

User score

Excellent
8.9

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

19.0%

9.8

Memory

16.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.1

Expansion

8.0%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

Excellent
7.5

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%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

4.7

Popularity

User score:
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Very good
  • 9.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.3

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    10

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Stealth Ice is an ATX AM5 motherboard featuring a distinctive 'stealth' design with connectors relocated to the back for superior cable management and a clean, all-white aesthetic. Built on the AMD X870 chipset, it supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series CPUs and is equipped with a robust 16+2+2 phase VRM (80A SPS), four DDR5 slots supporting up to 8200MT/s (OC), and four M.2 slots, including two PCIe 5.0 x4 interfaces. Main pros include cutting-edge connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN, and dual USB4 (40Gbps) ports, alongside DIY-friendly features like M.2 EZ-Latch and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. However, its rear-connector design requires a compatible 'stealth' chassis, and specific configurations may see the second PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot share bandwidth with the USB4 ports, potentially disabling them or reducing speeds.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice

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%

9.8

Memory

16.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.1

Expansion

8.0%

9.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

8.9
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a technical score of 8.95 points, which is higher than that of 97.3% of products in this category.
User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

4.7

Popularity

User score:
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7.5
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a user score of 7.48 points, which is lower than that of 64.1% 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.
4.7
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a popularity of 4.7 points, which is higher than 54% 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%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

8.8
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.8 points, which is higher than 94.4% 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

AM5
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 85.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 14.2% 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 X870
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice uses the AMD X870 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 93.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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

DDR5
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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

256 GB
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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

2
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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

8,200 MT/s
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice supports memory speeds up to 8200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 90.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

4
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x2
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice offers 2x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x2 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% 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

2
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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

1
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% 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

1
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.3% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
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/x4
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice uses x16/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 50.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 9.6% 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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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

13
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 13 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 98.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.7% of motherboards.
includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

20
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 20 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 92.1% of motherboards and equal to 2.9% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

3
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 3 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 96.6% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

4
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 4 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 95.8% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
includes internal USB-C header.
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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
header only 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

5 Gbps
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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

yes
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 7 (802.11be)
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.3% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC1220
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 13% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

yes
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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

2
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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+2+2
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 16+2+2 VRM phases, which is more than 90.8% of motherboards and equal to 1.2% 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.3% of motherboards and equal to 15.2% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.4 vs 2
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM5 vs LGA 1151
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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
  • 5 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (13 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (13 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.13 vs 8
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    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

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.3 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+2+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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.16+2+2 vs 10
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • Broader Windows support
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • 4 newer release date
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2,025 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 78.3% higher maximum RAM speed
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,200 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 66.2% higher overclocked RAM speed
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,200 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x2 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 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 5 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (13 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 5 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (20 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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.
  • 3 more total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 3 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.

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  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 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

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.2 vs 5
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard itself includes built-in RGB lighting elements.
    When it matters: When you want lighting effects without adding extra strips first.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 2.13x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£340 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£340 vs £160).£340 vs £160
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of PS/2 ports on the motherboard rear I/O.
    When it matters: When you want support for older keyboards or mice.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x1 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want space for smaller add-in cards.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice 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 PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
    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

    GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.0 vs 1
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice?

  • Clean 'Project Stealth' design with rear-mounted connectors for a cable-free front look
  • Premium 'Ice' all-white aesthetic, including white RAM slots and connectors
  • Strong 16+2+2 power phase VRM design with excellent cooling for high-end Ryzen CPUs
  • Future-proof connectivity including USB4 (40Gbps), Wi-Fi 7, and 5GbE LAN
  • DIY-friendly features like tool-less M.2 EZ-Latch, PCIe EZ-Latch Plus, and EZ-Debug zone
  • Support for high-speed DDR5 memory (up to 8200 MT/s) with AI-based optimization
  • Specialized 'X3D Turbo Mode' to boost performance for Ryzen X3D processors

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth Ice?

  • Strict case compatibility requirement; only works with chassis designed for reverse-connect motherboards
  • Price premium for the white 'Ice' theme and specialized stealth design compared to standard boards
  • Shared bandwidth between the second Gen5 M.2 slot and USB4 ports, which may reduce performance or disable ports
  • Limited audio connectivity with only two 3.5mm rear jacks despite 7.1-channel support
  • Some users reported minor bugs with CPU/VGA diagnostic lights triggering without actual hardware issues
  • White BIOS interface can be difficult to read due to low contrast between text and background

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