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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£470
  • Avg. price in US: ~$590
  • CPU socket: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Form factor: ATX

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.9

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%

9.1

Technical Score

10.0%

6.6

User score

Excellent
9.1

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%

9.5

Memory

16.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.1

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

8.7

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.4

Expansion

8.0%

9.4

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.7

Audio

Exceptional
6.6

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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
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  • 9.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.9

    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 X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE is a flagship ATX motherboard featuring a striking all-white aesthetic on an 8-layer server-grade PCB, optimized for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket. It boasts a powerful 18+2+2 digital twin VRM design with 110A power stages, support for ultra-fast DDR5 memory overclocking up to 9000 MT/s, and a versatile storage array including two PCIe 5.0 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. Key characteristics include high-end connectivity with dual USB4 ports (40 Gbps), Wi-Fi 7, and dual Ethernet (10 GbE + 5 GbE), alongside DIY-friendly innovations like the screwless EZ-Latch mechanisms for M.2 and PCIe slots. Main pros include its exceptional power delivery for enthusiast-level overclocking, advanced thermal management with full-metal heatsinks, and a front-panel HDMI port for internal case displays. However, notable cons include its high premium price and some bandwidth-sharing limitations where the use of certain M.2 slots can reduce the performance of the USB4 controller or specific PCIe lanes.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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%

9.5

Memory

16.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.1

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

8.7

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.4

Expansion

8.0%

9.4

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.7

Audio

9.1
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a technical score of 9.13 points, which is higher than that of 99.3% 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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
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6.6
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a user score of 6.57 points, which is lower than that of 86.7% 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.
3.2
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a popularity of 3.2 points, which is lower than 57.9% 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%

8.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

8.6
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.6 points, which is higher than 88.2% 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice uses the AMD X870E chipset, which is more advanced than that of 98.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.7% 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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

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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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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

9,000 MT/s
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice supports memory speeds up to 9000 MT/s, which is higher than that of 96% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% 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

5
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 5 M.2 sockets, which is more than 94.7% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% 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, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice offers 2x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 97.8% 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9000 series CPU
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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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

0
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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

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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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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

11
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 11 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 91.4% of motherboards and equal to 1.5% 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

21
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 21 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 95% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% 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

4
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 4 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 99.4% of motherboards and equal to 0.5% 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

5
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 5 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 98.6% of motherboards and equal to 1% 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

1
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18.1% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

10 Gbps
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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.
also includes 5GbE secondary port
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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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.
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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
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

125 dB
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has an audio SNR of 125 dB, which is higher than that of 97% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
Smart Headphone Amp.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

2
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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

18+2+2
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 18+2+2 VRM phases, which is more than 95.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.4% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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

10
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has 10 fan headers, which is more than 98.1% of motherboards and equal to 1.4% 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice vs the average motherboard

  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.5 vs 2
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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
  • 6 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.11 vs 8
  • 1 more PCIe x8 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.18+2+2 vs 10
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • 4 newer release date
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 95.7% higher maximum RAM speed
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,000 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 82.4% higher overclocked RAM speed
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,000 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 5.0x4, 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 more PCIe x8 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 6 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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.
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 3 more rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
  • 6 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (21 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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.
  • 4 more total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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.
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 10 dB higher audio SNR
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (125 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • Better audio codec
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+2+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 5 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more fan headers than the average motherboard (10 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 2 more ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.

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  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    USB 2.0 is internal only
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear microphone input
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice does not have a dedicated rear microphone input, while the average motherboard does. 97.3% of motherboards include a dedicated rear microphone input.
    rear audio uses combo jack
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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.
    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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice 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 multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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
  • 2.94x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£470 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£470 vs £160).£470 vs £160
  • 21.7% lower user score
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a lower user score than the average motherboard (6.57 vs 8.000).
    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.
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has a lower user score than the average motherboard (6.57 vs 8.000).6.57 vs 8
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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 X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    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 X870E AORUS Master X3D 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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What customers like about GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice?

  • Striking 'Ice' white aesthetic with high-quality build and metal backplate
  • Exceptional connectivity including dual LAN (10GbE + 5GbE), Wi-Fi 7, and dual USB4 ports
  • Robust 18+2+2 phase VRM power delivery for high-end Ryzen 9000 and X3D processors
  • Excellent tool-less and DIY-friendly features like M.2 EZ-Flex and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus
  • Innovative 'DriverBIOS' that pre-loads Wi-Fi drivers to simplify initial OS installation
  • Supports high-frequency memory overclocking up to DDR5-9000 MT/s
  • Generous storage options with five M.2 slots, including two PCIe 5.0-capable slots

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice?

  • Premium price tag ($599.99) makes it significantly more expensive than mid-range boards
  • The marketed 'X3D Turbo Mode 2.0' often yields negligible or inconsistent performance gains in real-world testing
  • Thick top M.2 heatsink can cause clearance issues with some large CPU coolers or AIO mounting mechanisms
  • Shared bandwidth between some USB4 ports and M.2 slots can limit expansion flexibility
  • BIOS and software interface are considered less intuitive or feature-packed compared to some competitors
  • Limited number of USB Type-A ports on the rear I/O given the board's high-end positioning

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