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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,310
  • CPU socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form factor: E-ATX

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

8.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.9

Technical Score

10.0%

7.3

User score

Excellent
8.9

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

19.0%

9.5

Memory

16.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

8.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.2

Expansion

8.0%

9.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

Excellent
7.3

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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 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 Ice is an ultra-premium, limited-edition E-ATX motherboard featuring a gold-plated LGA 1700 socket, a unique crystallized titanium finish, and an exclusive serial plaque. Designed for extreme performance, it boasts a 24+1+2 phase digital VRM for Intel 14th Gen CPUs, supports DDR5 memory speeds up to 8266MHz, and includes five M.2 slots with a massive Gen5 Thermal Guard Xtreme heatsink. Key pros include its high-end networking (10GbE + 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7), dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a built-in LCD Edge View screen for real-time monitoring. However, its main cons are the extremely high price tag, the massive size that may limit case compatibility, and its restricted availability as part of a limited 300-unit bundle.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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%

9.2

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.0

Storage

15.0%

9.9

Network

13.0%

8.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.2

Expansion

8.0%

9.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.8

Audio

8.9
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has a technical score of 8.88 points, which is higher than that of 95.7% 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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.3
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has a user score of 7.3 points, which is lower than that of 69.4% 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.
1.0
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% 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%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

3.5

Price

7.2
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 54% 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 Ice 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 Ice 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 Ice 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 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.8% of motherboards and equal to 16.5% of motherboards.
higher limit with high-density DIMMs
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 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

4,800 MT/s
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice has 5 M.2 sockets, which is more than 94.7% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

1x PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2/SATA
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 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

0/1/10
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice 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

x16/x0/x4
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice uses x16/x0/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 50.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.3% 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

12
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 93% of motherboards and equal to 5.5% 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

19
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has 19 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 87.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.2% 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 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

4
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has 4 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 95.8% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
includes internal USB-C header.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
also includes 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

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N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

2
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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

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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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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

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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 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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

24+1+2
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 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

6
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% 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 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice vs the average motherboard

  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.5 vs 2
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    higher limit with high-density DIMMs
    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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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
  • 9 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice 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 Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice 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 Ice 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
  • 2 more USB4 20Gbps ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
    What it is: The number of USB4 20Gbps Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want newer high-speed USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.2 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 67.6% higher overclocked RAM speed
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0/x4 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 9 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 2 more USB4 20Gbps ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 4 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 3 more total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 4 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice 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 Ice has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (24+1+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 1 more fan headers
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more fan headers than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No TPM connector
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
  • Fewer RAID options
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear line-in
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice 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 Ice has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.0 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    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

    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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
  • 8.31x more expensive
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,330 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,330 vs £160).£1,330 vs £160
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X 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 Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice 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 Ice 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
  • 4.17x less popular
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 4.165).
    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.
    GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 4.165).1 vs 4.17
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What customers like about GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice?

  • Premium limited edition design featuring a gold-plated CPU socket and crystallized titanium textures.
  • Outstanding connectivity with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10GbE LAN, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
  • Exceptional thermal management including a massive M.2 heatsink and a nanocarbon backplate for heat dissipation.
  • High-end power delivery with a 24+1+2 phase digital VRM design optimized for extreme overclocking.
  • Integrated 5-inch LCD screen for real-time system monitoring and aesthetic customization.
  • Future-proof storage and expansion options with PCIe 5.0 support for both GPUs and M.2 NVMe drives.

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Xtreme X Ice?

  • Extremely high price point, often described as an 'overkill' luxury purchase compared to similar performing boards.
  • E-ATX form factor and side-mounted connectors may cause compatibility issues with many standard PC cases.
  • Requires the use of specialized 'dongle' adapter cables for several standard ports (fans, RGB, audio), which can be easily lost.
  • The PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the primary GPU slot, potentially reducing graphics performance if both are used.
  • Heavy reliance on Gigabyte's software suite (GCC) for full functionality, which some users find disappointing or buggy.
  • Extremely limited availability with only 300 units produced as part of the 'Xtreme Prestige' bundle.

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