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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Master

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 18-phase VRM · 7

Quality
102
VRM
98
Value
57
Amazon
$339
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Master
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Overall102.4
VRM98.0
Chipset97.0
Expansion / storage109.0
Connectivity110.0
Audio98.0
Quality / price57.4
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Written analysis

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Master at a glance

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Master uses the ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and Z890 chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 9500 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a premium gaming or creator build that will use the stronger VRM, storage, and I/O rather than simply needing a compatible socket.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 98.0, placing the power delivery in the ultra high-end class. The board lists 18 CPU power phases, 110 A power stages in a 18+1+2 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. That is appropriate for sustained high-power CPUs and aggressive tuning when case airflow and VRM cooling are also adequate.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 109.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 3 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 5 M.2 slots supporting x4, x2 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 110.0, rated premium . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) at up to 10000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 14 rear connections; a front-panel total is not recorded. USB4 Type-C is available at the rear. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 1.4, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 98.0. This is an ultra-premium onboard implementation based on Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC, ESS ES9118 DAC chip, aimed at users who want strong analogue output without immediately adding a USB DAC. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 102.40, placing this board in the specialist flagship class. Its appeal is breadth—power delivery, expansion, I/O, and onboard features—not merely socket compatibility.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 57.4—a balanced value for its feature class.

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 Z890 AORUS Master
Chipset / socket
Z890 / LGA 1851
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$339
Availability
In stock
Price updated
2 days, 15 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
18 (110 A)
Power design
18+1+2
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 9500 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
5
M.2 lengths
25110, 22110, 2580, 2280
M.2 modes
x4, x2
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 1.4 · 1920x1080@30 Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 5120x2880@60 Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
6
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
10000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
320MHz
Bands
2.4/5/6 GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC, ESS ES9118 DAC chip
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

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

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports CUDIMM memory modules. The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules; refer to the 'Memory Support List' for more information.
Display notes
Video output is handled by the Integrated Graphics Processor (Intel HD Graphics). There are 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB Type-C) that support DisplayPort 2.1 and Thunderbolt video outputs. The maximum resolution for a Thunderbolt monitor is 5120x2880@60 Hz, and for a USB4 Type-C monitor, it is 3840x2160@240 Hz. The HDMI port is located on the front. The system supports up to three displays simultaneously. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support. The DisplayPort signal supports HDCP 2.3.
Expansion notes
The primary PCIEX16 slot (PCIe 5.0) shares bandwidth with the M2D_CPU connector and operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2D_CPU connector. The second physical x16 slot (PCIEX4) supports PCIe 4.0 and runs at x4. The third physical x16 slot (PCIEX1) supports PCIe 4.0 and runs at x1.
M2A_CPU
5.0 4 · 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280 · CPU
M2B_CPU
4.0 4 · 22110, 2280 · CPU
M2D_CPU
5.0 4 · 22110, 2280 · CPU
M2P_SB
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M2M_SB
4.0 4 · SATA · 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (['0', '1', '5', '10'])
USB notes
The 2 rear Thunderbolt 4 ports support up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices, 20Gbps with USB4 devices, and 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices.
Audio notes
Supports DTS:X® Ultra. The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio. Supports 2/4/5.1-channel audio. The functionality of an audio jack can be changed using the audio software.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi module: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW. Supported standards: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be. Antenna configuration: 2T2R. Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3. Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.
Button notes
The text also lists a power button, a reset button, a reset jumper, and a Clear CMOS jumper.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 4 AIO · 8 chassis · 4 ARGB · 1 RGB
Thermal sensors
2
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 9500(O.C) / 9466(O.C) / 9333(O.C) / 9200(O.C)/ 9066(O.C) / 8933(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 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/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
Support CUDIMM memory module
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB4® USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
When a Thunderbolt™ monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (single display output).
When a USB4® USB Type-C® monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 3840x2160@240 Hz (single display output).
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3
- 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 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.
* The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2D_CPU connector. The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2D_CPU connector.
Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1)

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)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2D_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB

CPU:
- 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®) ports on the back panel
*Support up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices
*Support up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices
*Support up to 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices

Chipset:
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Hub:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header

Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:
- 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
4 x system fan headers
4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
4 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
5 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 USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x noise detection header
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 HDMI port (Note)
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
Voltage Measurement Points

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU

Rear I/O

1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x audio jacks
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

Wireless

Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.

Audio

Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
* The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
ESS ES9118 DAC chip
Support for DTS:X® Ultra
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 5.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out

Special features

Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup