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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£270
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • CPU socket: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Form factor: ATX

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

9.0

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%

8.9

Technical Score

10.0%

9.1

User score

Exceptional
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%

9.5

Memory

16.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.4

Expansion

8.0%

9.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

Excellent
9.1

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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 8.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.3

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    6.1

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro Ice is a high-performance ATX motherboard built for AMD AM5 processors, featuring a distinct winter-white aesthetic and a robust 16+2+2 digital twin VRM design with 80A Smart Power Stages. It stands out in its class by offering three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots (out of four total), alongside a reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, dual 40Gbps USB4 Type-C ports, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. Key pros include its extensive DIY-friendly features—such as EZ-Latch mechanisms for toolless M.2 and GPU installation—and excellent VRM cooling for stable overclocking of Ryzen 9000 series chips. However, notable cons include its use of the older Realtek ALC1220 audio codec rather than a newer flagship version and the lack of a 5GbE LAN port, which is increasingly common on competing high-end boards.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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%

9.3

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.4

Expansion

8.0%

9.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

8.9
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has a technical score of 8.94 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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.1
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has a user score of 9.05 points, which is higher than that of 83.4% 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.
10
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 79.9% 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%

9.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.1

Price

9.0
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has a quality-to-price ratio of 9 points, which is higher than 98.8% 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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

5,200 MT/s
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice supports memory speeds up to 5200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 60.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.7% 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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

3x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice offers 3x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 92.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% 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

4
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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

1
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% 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/x4
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice uses x16/x4/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 85.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.7% of motherboards.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
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 Pro Ice supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x8/x4/x4.
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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 Pro 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

20
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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

2
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% 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

3
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
USB4 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro Ice vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 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 Pro Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.3 vs 1
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro Ice has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Includes onboard power button
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 66.2% higher overclocked RAM speed
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (3x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x 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 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x4 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 5 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro Ice has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro 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 X870E AORUS Pro Ice has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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
  • 68.8% more expensive
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£270 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£270 vs £160).£270 vs £160
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro 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 Pro 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
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What customers like about GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice?

  • Striking all-white and silver aesthetic, including white connectors and headers, ideal for themed builds.
  • User-friendly 'EZ-Latch' features for tool-less M.2 and GPU installation/removal.
  • Comprehensive connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, USB4, and a 2.5GbE LAN port.
  • Includes a helpful debug LED display for troubleshooting and onboard power/reset buttons.
  • Strong VRM and cooling performance, maintaining stable temperatures even with high-end Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.
  • Onboard internal HDMI port specifically designed for connecting case sensor panels.

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Pro Ice?

  • Populating certain M.2 slots reduces the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot bandwidth to x8.
  • Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) software and RGB Fusion are frequently cited as 'bloated' or difficult to use.
  • The CMOS battery and reset jumper are awkwardly placed under a heatsink, making access difficult in finished builds.
  • Uses an older Realtek ALC1220 audio codec rather than the latest generation.
  • Some users reported initial BIOS/driver stability issues, particularly regarding Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Front panel USB-C headers have been reported as non-functional by some users until specific BIOS updates were applied.

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