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GIGABYTE · LGA 1851 · Z890I

GIGABYTE Z890I AORUS Ultra

Mini-ITX · DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · 8-phase VRM · 7

Quality
59
VRM
40
Value
37
Amazon
$300
GIGABYTE Z890I AORUS Ultra
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$300
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Overall59.2
VRM40.0
Chipset97.0
Expansion / storage53.0
Connectivity63.0
Audio43.0
Quality / price37.5
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Written analysis

GIGABYTE Z890I AORUS Ultra at a glance

The GIGABYTE Z890I AORUS Ultra uses the Mini-ITX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and Z890I chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots, with up to 128 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 9200 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 40.0, placing the power delivery in the entry-level class. The board lists 8 CPU power phases, 105 A power stages in a 8+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 53.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots supporting Both M.2 slots support PCIe x4/x2 modes. and 2 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 63.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 6 rear connections and 5 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 43.0. 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 2 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 59.20, 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 37.5. The nearby-board comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

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 Z890I AORUS Ultra
Chipset / socket
Z890I / LGA 1851
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$300
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 16 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
8 (105 A)
Power design
8+1+2
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
128 GB / 9200 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 5
1

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2280
M.2 modes
Both M.2 slots support PCIe x4/x2 modes.
SATA ports
2

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2160@60 Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2304@60 Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 5120x2880@60 Hz

USB

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
3
Rear USB4 Type-C
1
Front USB 2.0
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
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
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® Audio CODEC
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
Rear output

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. Also supports non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules and CUDIMM memory modules. The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules; please refer to the 'Memory Support List' for more information.
Display notes
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics support. The Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4® USB Type-C® port supports DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs. The maximum resolution for a Thunderbolt™ monitor is 5120x2880@60 Hz, and for a USB4® USB Type-C® monitor, it is 3840x2160@240 Hz. All ports support HDCP 2.3. Supports up to triple-display at the same time. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support. The number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of PCI Express devices being installed.
Expansion notes
The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.
M2A_CPU
5.0 4 · 2280 · CPU
M2Q_SB
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (0, 1, 5, 10)
Storage notes
The M2Q_SB connector is located on the back of the motherboard.
USB notes
The rear Thunderbolt 4 port supports up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices, 20Gbps with USB4 devices, and 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices.
Audio notes
High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support. 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.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi module: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202 (BE200NGW M). Supported standards: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be. Antenna configuration: 2T2R. Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.
Button notes
The board features a Clear CMOS jumper and a reset jumper.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 1 chassis · 2 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
17 cm x 17 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 9200(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.
2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate innon-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, datarate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB4® USB Type-C® port), 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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
(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
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.

Storage

CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for SATA storage devices

USB

CPU:
- 1 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:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header

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

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
1 x system fan header
2 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x speaker header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 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 reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Rear I/O

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

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

Wireless

Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE202 (BE200NGW M)
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 160MHz 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® 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

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

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