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X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE

E-ATX · DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · 18-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 7 (Realtek RTL8922AE, 802.11be)

Quality
89
VRM
98
Value
24
Amazon
$719
X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE
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$719
Available Updated 2 days, 5 hours ago
Overall89.4
VRM98.0
Chipset98.0
Expansion / storage92.0
Connectivity78.0
Audio81.0
Quality / price23.6
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Written analysis

X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE at a glance

The X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE uses the E-ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and AMD X870 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 9600 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 + 2 +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 92.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots supporting M2A: x4/x2 (CPU-dependent); M2B: x4/x2; M2D: 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 78.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 (Realtek RTL8922AE, 802.11be) ; wired networking is Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) at up to 5000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 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 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 81.0. This is a high-end onboard implementation using Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC, suitable for good headsets, powered speakers, and everyday content work. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 89.40, a premium result. It makes sense when the build will use its stronger VRM and richer connectivity; otherwise a lower-tier board may deliver the same CPU performance for less.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 23.6. This is a feature-first premium purchase; compare nearby boards if several flagship extras would go unused.

Board data

Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
GIGABYTE
Motherboard
X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE
Chipset / socket
AMD X870 / AM5
Form factor
E-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$719
Availability
In stock
Price updated
2 days, 5 hours ago

VRM

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

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
128 GB / 9600 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 5
2

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
25110, 22110, 2580, 2280
M.2 modes
M2A: x4/x2 (CPU-dependent); M2B: x4/x2; M2D: x2
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2160@60 Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 3840x2160@240 Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 3840x2160@240 Hz

USB

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
3
Rear USB4 Type-C
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
5000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (Realtek RTL8922AE, 802.11be)
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160 MHz
Bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

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

Additional information

CPU support
AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
OS support
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Memory notes
2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (64 GB per DIMM). Supports un-buffered ECC and non-ECC DIMMs. Supports AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory profiles. Highest listed overclocked speed is 9600 MT/s. The CPU and memory configuration may affect supported memory types, data rates (speeds), and number of DRAM modules; refer to the motherboard vendor's "Memory Support List" for validated modules and configurations.
Display notes
Integrated graphics with AMD Radeon support and ASMedia USB4 controller. 1 x USB4 Type-C supports USB4 and DisplayPort video (DP 1.4, HDR) up to 3840x2160@240 Hz. Rear HDMI port supports HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, HDR and native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatibility up to 4096x2160@60 Hz. Front HDMI port supports HDMI 1.4 up to 1920x1080@30 Hz. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.
Expansion notes
Maximum supported PCIe generation: PCIe 5.0 (with AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 CPUs). PCIe 5.0 offers roughly double the per-lane bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 — commonly described as up to ~64 GB/s aggregate for an x16 link — and is backward compatible with earlier PCIe versions. Slot notes: There are two physical x16 slots. The primary CPU-integrated PCIEX16 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000 (falls back to PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 with certain Ryzen 8000 Phoenix CPUs per manufacturer notes). The second slot is listed as a x16-size slot but is electrically PCIEX8 (supports PCIe 5.0 x8 with Ryzen 9000/7000) and becomes unavailable with AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Phoenix1/Phoenix2 processors. Bandwidth sharing: the PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot — when the PCIEX8 slot is populated the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8. The PCIEX16 slot is limited to a graphics card or an NVMe SSD per manufacturer documentation. These sharing/availability constraints may reduce effective lane widths or disable the secondary slot depending on CPU choice.
M2A_CPU
PCIe 5.0 / PCIe 4.0 (depends on CPU) x4 / x2 (depends on CPU) · 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280 · From CPU — PCIe mode and maximum lanes depend on installed CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2; AMD Ryzen 8000 Series (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2.
M2D_SB
PCIe 4.0 x2 · 22110, 2280 · From Chipset
M2B_SB
PCIe 4.0 x4 / x2 · 22110, 2280 · From Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (NVMe: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 (only on AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors), RAID 10; SATA: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10)
Storage notes
Three M.2 connectors total: one M2A integrated in CPU (Socket 3, M key), two (M2B, M2D) integrated in chipset (Socket 3, M key). M.2 supported lengths include 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280. SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s. NVMe RAID 0/1/5/10 supported (RAID 5 limited to Ryzen 9000); SATA RAID 0/1/10 supported.
USB notes
Rear: 1 x USB4 Type-C (CPU+ASMedia controller; back panel) — noted to support DisplayPort. Rear also includes 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A from CPU and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A from chipset (total 3 Gen2 Type-A, red). Chipset+hub provides 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports on the rear. Internal: 1 x USB Type-C internal header with USB 3.2 Gen2x2 support (20Gbps) and 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports via internal header; 4 x USB 2.0 ports via internal headers. Color-coding (red) indicates high-speed Gen2 Type-A ports.
Audio notes
Back panel line-out jack supports DSD audio; High Definition Audio; supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel configurations; audio jack functionality can be changed via audio software.
Networking notes
Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be; 2T2R antenna (2 connectors). Wi‑Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 (no Windows 10 driver). 6 GHz channel availability depends on country regulations. Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Button notes
Other buttons present: OC Ignition; Power (PWR); Reset (RESET); Cold Reset (RTY); CPU Clock Up (ECLK+); CPU Clock Down (ECLK-); Clear CMOS button (CMOS). Switches: BIOS switch (BIOS_SW); OC Trigger switch (TGR_SW). Jumpers: reset jumper; Clear CMOS jumper. Additional board features related to buttons/PCB: voltage measurement points. Related headers and notes: TPM header (for the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only); noise detection header; multiple fan and fan/pump headers; RGB and addressable RGB Gen2 headers; front panel header and front panel audio; various USB, M.2, SATA and video ports. I/O/warning notes: Q-Flash Plus button present; HDMI is listed (note) and appears twice in the listing; USB4 Type-C port with DisplayPort note; "Actual support may vary by CPU."
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 2 AIO · 6 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Thermal sensors
2
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 27.5cm

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

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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.

CPU support

AMD Socket AM5, support for:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

Memory

Support for DDR5 9600(OC)/ 9200(OC)/ 8800(OC)/ 8600(OC)/ 8400(OC)/ 8200(OC)/ 8000(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6666(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5200/ 4800/ 4400 MT/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 and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and ExtremeMemory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, datarate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support+ASMedia USB4® Controller:
- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@240 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.
Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
- 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.)

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
* 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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX8), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x8 mode
* The PCIEX8 slot becomes unavailable when an AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1/Phoenix 2 processor is used.

Storage

1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2D_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
* RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors.
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB

CPU+ASMedia USB4® controller:
- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port on the back panel
CPU:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 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
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
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 USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
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 V2 module only)
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
1 x power button (PWR)
1 x reset button(RESET)
1 x Clear CMOS button (CMOS)
1 x Cold Reset button (RTY)
1 x CPU Clock up button (ECLK+)
1 x CPU Clock down button (ECLK-)
1 x BIOS switch (BIOS_SW)
1 x OC Trigger switch (TGR_SW)
Voltage Measurement Points

Rear I/O

1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x OC Ignition button
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x HDMI port (Note)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort (Note))
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

Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE
- 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® ALC1220 CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
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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