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GIGABYTE · LGA 1851 · B860

GIGABYTE B860 Gaming X WIFI6E

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · 6E

Quality
61
VRM
31
Value
77
Amazon
$150
GIGABYTE B860 Gaming X WIFI6E
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Overall60.6
VRM31.0
Chipset73.0
Expansion / storage94.0
Connectivity65.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price76.8
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Written analysis

GIGABYTE B860 Gaming X WIFI6E at a glance

The GIGABYTE B860 Gaming X WIFI6E uses the ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and B860 chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 9066 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 31.0, placing the power delivery in the entry-level class. The board lists 12 CPU power phases, 50 A power stages in a 12+1+2 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. It is best paired with mainstream 65–105 W-class processors and good case airflow.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 94.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 3 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 65.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 9 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. USB4 Type-C is available at the rear. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® Audio CODEC. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 60.60, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 76.8—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
GIGABYTE
Motherboard
GIGABYTE B860 Gaming X WIFI6E
Chipset / socket
B860 / LGA 1851
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$150
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 17 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
12 (50 A)
Power design
12+1+2
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 9066 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
3
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
2

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
25110, 22110, 2580, 2280
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2160@60 Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 3840x2160@144 Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 3840x2160@144 Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
5
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB4 Type-C
1
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4/5/6 GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® Audio CODEC
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
No
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
Yes
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (which operate in non-ECC mode) and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules; refer to the manufacturer's website for the Memory Support List.
Display notes
Powered by Integrated Intel® HD Graphics. The USB4 Type-C port also supports the USB4 protocol. The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support. Supports up to three displays at the same time.
Expansion notes
The primary PCIEX16 slot (PCIe 5.0) can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. The two other physical x16 slots are connected to the chipset, support PCIe 4.0, but only run at x1 electrical speed.
M2A_CPU
5.0 4 · 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280 · CPU
M2Q_SB
4.0 4 · 22110, 2280 · Chipset
M2P_SB
4.0 4 · 22110, 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA (['RAID 0', 'RAID 1', 'RAID 5', 'RAID 10'])
USB notes
The 9 USB 2.0/1.1 ports are provided by the Chipset and 2 USB 2.0 Hubs. The rear USB4 Type-C port also supports DisplayPort output.
Audio notes
High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel. You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for S/PDIF Out.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi module can be either Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0) or Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1). Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Button notes
The board includes a reset jumper and a Clear CMOS jumper instead of a button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 2 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

Support for DDR5 9066(O.C)/8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) /6400/5600 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU andmemory configurationmay affect the supportedmemory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
- Support for up to triple-display at the same time

Expansion slots

CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1,PCIEX1_2)

Storage

CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB, M2P_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB

CPU:
- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Rear I/O

1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort (Note))
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

Wireless

Intel ® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

Audio

Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out

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