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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,160
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,000
  • CPU socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form factor: E-ATX

GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.3

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%

8.7

Technical Score

10.0%

4.6

User score

Excellent
8.7

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%

8.6

Memory

16.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.2

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.4

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.8

Expansion

8.0%

9.6

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.9

Audio

Excellent
4.6

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%

5.8

User reviews

30.0%

1.9

Popularity

User score:
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  • 9.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.7

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    5.5

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Xtreme X is a flagship E-ATX motherboard designed for Intel 14th and 13th Gen processors, featuring a massive digital twin 24+1+2 phase VRM solution with 105A Power Stages for extreme overclocking. Key specifications include support for dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 8266MHz (OC), one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with reinforced 'UD Slot X' protection, and five M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0, four PCIe 4.0) equipped with Thermal Guard Xtreme heatsinks. Its main characteristics highlight a premium LCD Edge View for real-time monitoring, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and cutting-edge networking via 10GbE + 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7. Pros include its robust power delivery, exceptional storage bandwidth, and DIY-friendly 'EZ-Latch' mechanisms for toolless hardware installation. However, notable cons include its high premium price point, the large E-ATX form factor requiring specific case compatibility, and the fact that the Gen 5 M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the primary PCIe slot, reducing it to x8 mode when occupied.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

19.0%

8.6

Memory

16.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.2

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

7.4

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.8

Expansion

8.0%

9.6

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.9

Audio

8.7
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a technical score of 8.69 points, which is higher than that of 92.7% 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%

5.8

User reviews

30.0%

1.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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United States
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2.9
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

4.6
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a user score of 4.62 points, which is lower than that of 98.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
1.9
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a popularity of 1.9 points, which is lower than 69.9% 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%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

4.4

Price

7.1
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 58.1% 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

LGA 1700
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X uses the LGA 1700 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.7% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
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

Intel Z790
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X uses the Intel Z790 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 77.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.5% 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

E-ATX
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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
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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

192 GB
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 72.6% of motherboards and equal to 10.1% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

4,800 MT/s
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports memory speeds up to 4800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 51.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 5% 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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

1x PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2/SATA
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4/x2, 3x PCIe 4.0x4/x2, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/x2/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 99% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

12
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 93% of motherboards and equal to 5.5% of motherboards.
includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

22
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 22 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 97.8% of motherboards and equal to 1% 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C ports counted.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

4
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 4 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 95.8% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt 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

10 Gbps
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 2.5GbE 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

Marvell AQtion AQC107
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X uses the Marvell AQtion AQC107 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 94.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% of motherboards.
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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 ALC4082
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X uses the Realtek ALC4082 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 96.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.1% 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

2.0
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X offers 2.0 audio channels, which is fewer than 99.4% of motherboards and equal to 0.6% of motherboards.
stereo rear output; surround via S/PDIF.
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

131 dB
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has an audio SNR of 131 dB, which is higher than that of 99.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
supports up to 300Ω.
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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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

24+1+2
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 24+1+2 VRM phases, which is more than 99.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

2 A
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 43.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 33.4% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X vs the average motherboard

  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.5 vs 2
  • 9 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (10 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.10 vs 1
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.12 vs 8
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (24+1+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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (24+1+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.24+1+2 vs 10
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1700 vs LGA 1151
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.2 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • Broader Windows support
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has broader Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 67.6% higher overclocked RAM speed
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,266 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5.0x4/x2, 3x PCIe 4.0x4/x2, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/x2/SATA 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 9 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 7 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (22 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 3 more total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 4 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more Thunderbolt 4 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 4 port/s.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 16 dB higher audio SNR
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (131 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (24+1+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 5 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    other video outputs only
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • More basic LAN controller
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC107 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • Fewer audio channels
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (2 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    stereo rear output; surround via S/PDIF.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear line-in
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 95.5% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • 61 mm wider
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X is wider than the average motherboard (305 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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
  • Fewer audio channels
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (2 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
    stereo rear output; surround via S/PDIF.
    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

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (2 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.2.0 vs 7.1
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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
  • 7.25x more expensive
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,160 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,160 vs £160).£1,160 vs £160
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 73.2% lower user score
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a lower user score than the average motherboard (4.62 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has a lower user score than the average motherboard (4.62 vs 8.000).4.62 vs 8
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    What it is: The number of internal USB 2.0 headers available for case connections.
    When it matters: When your case or accessories need internal USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.1 vs 2
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel Z790 vs Intel B860
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What customers like about GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X?

  • Exceptional power delivery with a 24+1+2 phase VRM solution for stable high-end overclocking.
  • Extensive high-speed connectivity including Wi-Fi 7, 10GbE LAN, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports.
  • User-friendly DIY features like EZ-Latch Click and Plus for tool-free M.2 and PCIe installation.
  • Built-in 5-inch LCD Edge View screen for real-time system monitoring and customization.
  • Excellent thermal management for Gen 5 NVMe SSDs with massive heatsinks.
  • Support for extremely high DDR5 memory speeds, reaching 8000MT/s and above via XMP.

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X?

  • Extremely high price point (MSRP ~$999), making it a significant investment even for enthusiasts.
  • Side-mounted ports and shrouds can make cable management difficult and may require specialized adapter cables (dongles).
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the primary PCIe x16 slot, potentially halving GPU bandwidth when used.
  • Large E-ATX form factor may cause compatibility issues with standard mid-tower cases.
  • Software experience through Gigabyte Control Center is often cited as a weak point by users.

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