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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£650Avg. price in US:~$800CPU socket:AM5Chipset:AMD X870EForm factor:E-ATX

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

9.1

Overall score

Score
9.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

90%

9.3

Technical Score

10%

7.6

User score

★Better than 97% of motherboards
9.3

Technical Score

Technical score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

19%

10

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

9.7

Storage

15%

9.9

Network

13%

8.7

Ports & USB

8%

6.4

Expansion

8%

9.4

Power & Cooling

5%

8.5

Audio

★Better than 98% of motherboards
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User reviews

30%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
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4.1
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4.2
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▼Worse than 77% of motherboards
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Verdict

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme AI Top is a flagship E-ATX motherboard designed for the AMD AM5 socket, featuring a robust 18+2+2 phase VRM with 110A Smart Power Stages to support high-end Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 series processors. Key specifications include support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory at speeds reaching 8800MT/s (OC), dual 10GbE LAN ports, Wi-Fi 7, and dual USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort-Alt mode. Its primary strengths lie in extreme AI-assisted overclocking capabilities, a premium ESS SABRE Hi-Fi DAC for superior audio, and an extensive EZ-Latch tool-less design for M.2 and PCIe slots. However, major drawbacks include its exceptionally high price point and reported issues with chipset temperatures reaching up to 100°C under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of motherboard GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top

Technical Score
Technical score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

19%

10

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

9.7

Storage

15%

9.9

Network

13%

8.7

Ports & USB

8%

6.4

Expansion

8%

9.4

Power & Cooling

5%

8.5

Audio

9.3
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top has a technical score of 9.3 points, which is higher than that of 98% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User reviews

30%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(27)
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4.2
(20)
United States
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4.1
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4.2
(21)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.6
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top has a user score of 7.6 points, which is lower than that of 77.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 52.6% of products in this category.
6.0
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than that of 52.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

9.1

Overall score

40%

7.1

Price

8.5
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top has a value-for-money score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 79.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
Gigabyte
CPU socket
AM5
CPU socket
AM5
▲ Better than 86% of models
This motherboard 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
AMD
CPU platform
AMD
▼ Worse than 68% of models
This motherboard is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
Chipset
AMD X870E
Chipset
AMD X870E
★ Better than 98% of models
This motherboard 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
E-ATX
Form factor
E-ATX
▼ Worse than 92% of models
This motherboard has the E-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 92% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.8% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
DDR memory version
DDR5
▲ Better than 64% of models
This motherboard uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Memory slots
4
▲ Better than 21% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.9% of motherboards and equal to 16.4% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Memory channels
2
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This motherboard supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
8,800 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
8,800 MT/s
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 8,800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 94.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.9% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
4
N. of M.2 sockets
4
▲ Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x2
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x2
★ Better than 96% of models
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x2 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 96.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
▲ Better than 32% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% of motherboards.
RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9,000 series CPU
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
2
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
2
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 2 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 95.2% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
▼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0/x2
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0/x2
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This motherboard uses x16/x0/x2 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 65% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.5% of motherboards and equal to 15.5% of motherboards.
includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
Total USB ports (including headers)
22
Total USB ports (including headers)
22
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 22 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 97.1% of motherboards and equal to 1.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
▲ Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
▼ Worse than 18% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
10 Gbps
LAN speed
10 Gbps
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Marvell AQtion AQC113C
LAN controller
Marvell AQtion AQC113C
★ Better than 98% of models
This motherboard uses the Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 97.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 1% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
2
N. of RJ45 ports
2
▲ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.7% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
▲ Better than 89% of models
This motherboard 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
Realtek ALC1220
Audio codec
Realtek ALC1220
▲ Better than 65% of models
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 12.9% of motherboards.
with ESS DAC.
Audio channels
5.1
Audio channels
5.1
▼ Worse than 95% of models
This motherboard offers 5.1 audio channels, which is fewer than 95.2% of motherboards and equal to 4.1% of motherboards.
surround needs jack retasking.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Audio SNR
120 dB
▲ Better than 56% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 56% of motherboards and equal to that of 40.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
▲ Better than 41% of models
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard 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
18+2+2
VRM phases
18+2+2
★ Better than 95% of models
This motherboard has 18+2+2 VRM phases, which is more than 95.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.4% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
N. of CPU power connectors
2
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
10
N. of fan headers
10
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 10 fan headers, which is more than 97.9% of motherboards and equal to 1.5% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
Pump header
yes
▲ Better than 22% of models
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
?
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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top vs the average motherboard

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  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    4
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard 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
    CPU socket
    AM5
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard 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
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    6
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    6 vs 1
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 14.9% better value for money
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top has better value for money than the average motherboard (8.52 vs 7.4).
    8.52 vs 7.41
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM5
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard 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
    Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    AMD X870E
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This motherboard has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    AMD X870E vs Intel B860
  • Includes onboard power button
    Onboard power button
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    Onboard reset button
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
    Onboard reset button.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard 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
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 85.9% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    8,800 MT/s
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8800 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    8,800 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    ECC memory support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    supports ECC unbuffered memory.
  • 78.4% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Maximum overclocked RAM speed
    8,800 MT/s
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.7k MT/s – >8.2k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8800 MT/s vs 4933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4933 MT/s.
    8,800 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    4
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x2
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This motherboard has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x2 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x2 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    6
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    6 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    10
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
    10 vs 8
  • 7 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    22
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (22 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    22 vs 15
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    2
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (USB-A)
    2
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard 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.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    3
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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 vs 0
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Marvell AQtion AQC113C vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    LAN speed
    10 Gbps
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard 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.
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC1220
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    with ESS DAC.
    Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    120 dB
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    18+2+2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This motherboard 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
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 4.5 more fan headers
    N. of fan headers
    10
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (10 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    10 vs 5.5
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    N. of ARGB headers (3-pin)
    3
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard 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
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard 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
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x0/x2
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • Fewer audio channels
    Audio channels
    5.1
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    This motherboard has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (5.1 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    surround needs jack retasking.
    5.1 vs 7.1
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 4.06x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top is more expensive than the average motherboard (£650 vs £160).
    £650 vs £160
  • Less versatile form factor
    Form factor
    E-ATX
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This motherboard has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (E-ATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    E-ATX vs ATX
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 4.06x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top is more expensive than the average motherboard (£650 vs £160).
    £650 vs £160
  • 5.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top
    the average motherboard
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top has a lower user score than the average motherboard (7.60 vs 8.000).
    7.6 vs 8
  • Less versatile form factor
    Form factor
    E-ATX
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This motherboard has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (E-ATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    E-ATX vs ATX
  • Older CPU platform
    CPU platform
    AMD
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
    AMD vs Intel
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x0/x2
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    0
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard 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 x8 slots
    N. of PCIe x8 slots
    1
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x8 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x8 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
    0
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard 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
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard 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
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 fewer USB4 20Gbps ports
    N. of USB4 20Gbps ports (USB-C)
    2
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 fewer RJ45 ports
    N. of RJ45 ports
    2
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard 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
  • Fewer audio channels
    Audio channels
    5.1
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    This motherboard has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (5.1 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    surround needs jack retasking.
    5.1 vs 7.1
  • No rear line-in
    Line-in (rear, 3.5mm)
    no
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    This motherboard does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 94.7% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • 25 mm wider
    Width
    269 mm
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is wider than the average motherboard (269 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    269 mm vs 244 mm

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top?

  • High-quality build with a stylish, premium design
  • Excellent overall performance in synthetic benchmarks and gaming
  • Comprehensive connectivity including dual 10Gb Ethernet, Thunderbolt/USB4, and Wi-Fi 7
  • Easy-to-use BIOS with useful features like tweakable fan curve values and 'EZ' DIY installation latches
  • Excellent heat management for VRMs and NVMe drives using high-quality heatsinks
  • Robust power delivery capable of handling high-end flagship processors

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Top?

  • Extremely high price point (around £1,000/$800+), making it a poor value for most users
  • Reported issues with chipset overheating (exceeding 100°C) due to poor thermal pad contact on some units
  • Large EATX form factor that may not fit in many standard cases
  • Limited M.2 PCIe Gen 5 sockets compared to competitors or the newer 'X3D' refresh
  • The onboard LCD screen is not fully customizable and only displays pre-set information
  • Gigabyte software (Control Center) is often described as bloated or containing unnecessary extras like Norton

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