B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x)
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B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) Specifications Review
B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) by Gigabyte is a Micro-ATX form factor motherboard based on the mid-range AMD B850 chipset and AM5 socket, providing a balanced set of features and connectivity. It is designed to support DDR5 memory, with 4 slots, a maximum capacity of 256 GB, and an overclocking speed of up to 8200 MHz.
VRM Quality
The B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) comes with an entry-level VRM setup, delivering 60 A across 12 phases. Works best with CPUs in the ~65–105 W TDP range. Can technically run higher-TDP processors at stock, but will likely experience thermal throttling under sustained heavy loads. Suited for budget gaming, office PCs, and home builds without heavy CPU demands.
See the VRM Appropriate CPU Specification Table at the bottom of this page for recommended CPU options.
Expansion and Storage Overview
The B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) offers a balanced expansion and storage configuration with PCIe 5.0 support, meaning it uses PCI Express 5.0, the newest standard offering extremely high bandwidth for next-generation graphics cards and ultra-fast NVMe storage. It also includes 2 x16 slots . These PCIe slots are used to connect expansion cards — with the x16 slots typically reserved for graphics cards, while x8, x4, and x1 slots are used for devices like capture cards, sound cards, or network adapters.
For storage, this motherboard provides 2 M.2 slots (Supports PCIe x4 and x2 modes; specific mode and PCIe generation vary by CPU model and by slot as described per-slot.) and 4 SATA ports. M.2 slots are high-speed connectors for modern NVMe SSDs, which are much faster than older storage, while SATA ports are used for traditional hard drives and 2.5-inch SSDs. Together, they allow you to mix fast primary storage with larger, more affordable drives for bulk data.
Connectivity Overview
This motherboard offers solid and reliable connectivity features, including wireless networking with the wireless Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, RTL8852CE) and wired Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) ethernet supporting speeds up to 2500 Gbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is available for wireless accessories. It also provides a good selection of modern USB ports to cover most connectivity needs. For exact USB specifications, please see the detailed table.
For video output, this motherboard includes HDMI version 1.4 , DisplayPort version 1.4 . These video outputs are intended for integrated graphics and will only function if your CPU includes integrated GPU capabilities.
Audio Quality
Equipped with a high-end audio chipset — the Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only for rev. 1.1) — this motherboard delivers performance comparable to dedicated sound cards. The clean power delivery and premium components provide studio-grade sound with excellent signal-to-noise ratio, perfect for audiophile headphones, surround systems, and content creators who demand pristine audio quality. Additional features include optical S/PDIF output for clean digital audio.
Overall Quality and Value
B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) delivers a strong overall quality score of 68.40. It offers reliable performance, durable construction, and a comprehensive set of features suitable for demanding workloads, gaming, and productivity, without venturing into the extreme performance segment of premium boards.
This motherboard offers an impressive 76.5% performance-to-price ratio, delivering excellent value by combining strong performance with reasonable cost, making it a smart choice for budget-conscious buyers who don’t want to sacrifice quality.
General Information
| Manufacturer | Gigabyte |
|---|---|
| Motherboard Name | B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) |
| Current Price Amazon | $170 |
| Amazon Price Updated | 4 hours, 15 minutes ago. |
| Motherboard Available | True |
| Chipset / Socket | AMD B850 / AM5 |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
VRM Configuration
| CPU Power Phases (Amps) | 12 (60 A) |
|---|---|
| Power Design | 12 + 2 + 2 |
Memory Information
| Type / Slots | DDR5 / 4 slots |
|---|---|
| Max Capacity / Max OC | 256 GB / 8200 MHz |
PCIe Slot Configuration
| Supported Version | PCIe 5.0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot Size | Physical Slots | Gen5 | Gen3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| x16 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Storage Configuration
| M.2 Slot Count | 2 slots |
|---|---|
| M.2 Supported Lengths | 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280 |
| M.2 PCIe Modes | Supports PCIe x4 and x2 modes; specific mode and PCIe generation vary by CPU model and by slot as described per-slot. |
| SATA Ports | 4 |
Onboard Audio Features
| Audio Chipset | Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only for rev. 1.1) |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio Jacks | 2 jacks |
| Optical S/PDIF Output | ✔️ Present |
Motherboard Display Outputs
| HDMI Output | HDMI - Version 1.4 (Max: 1920x1080@30Hz) |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort - Version 1.4 (Max: 3840x2160@144Hz) |
USB and Thunderbolt Connectivity
Rear USB Ports
| USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps) | 4 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) | 5 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) | 1 |
Internal USB Headers
| USB 2.0 Header (480 Mbps) | 4 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (5 Gbps) | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Header (20 Gbps) | 1 |
Networking Information
| Ethernet | Chipset: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) LAN Ports: 1 |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi |
Version: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, RTL8852CE) Bandwidth: 160 MHz Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz Antenna Connectors: 2 |
| Bluetooth |
Version: 5.3 |
Button Features
| Buttons |
Clear CMOS Q-Flash Plus Reset Button |
|---|
Quality & Features
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-bitSupport for Windows 10 64-bit |
| RAM | DDR5 support; 4 DIMM sockets, up to 64 GB per DIMM. Supports non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs in 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 configurations. Supports AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory profiles for overclocking. Supported speeds include numerous O.C. tiers up to 8200 MT/s. CPU and memory configuration may affect supported memory types, speeds, and module counts; refer to the manufacturer's Memory Support List for validated modules and configurations. |
| Display | Integrated AMD Radeon graphics. 1x DisplayPort (supports DP 1.4 and HDR) rated up to 3840x2160@144Hz. 1x front HDMI port (HDMI 1.4) rated up to 1920x1080@30Hz. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support. |
| Expansion | Supports PCIe 5.0 (maximum) — PCIe 5.0 is 32 GT/s per lane (~4 GB/s per lane), so a full x16 link yields roughly 63–64 GB/s aggregate, and is backward compatible with earlier PCIe generations. Slot details: 1 CPU-integrated physical x16 slot — highest supported generation depends on CPU (Ryzen 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x16; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix1: PCIe 4.0 x8; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix2: PCIe 4.0 x4). 1 chipset-provided physical x16 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 and runs electrically at x4. Notes/limitations: the chipset slot is physically x16 but limited to x4 electrical bandwidth (Gen3); the CPU PCIEX16 slot is restricted to either a GPU or an NVMe SSD per manufacturer note; no bifurcation table provided. Bandwidth and actual link width/generation depend on the installed CPU model, so the CPU slot may operate at lower width/generation with certain CPUs. |
| Storage |
M.2 Slot Details:
Two CPU-integrated M.2 slots (M2A_CPU and M2B_CPU). Four SATA 6Gb/s ports. NVMe RAID (RAID 0/1/5/10) supported; RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors. SATA RAID supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10. No text-specified M.2-to-SATA sharing or slot/port disabling except the CPU-dependent PCIe generation/lanes rules noted above. |
| Audio | High Definition Audio; supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel configurations; audio jack functionality is configurable via audio software to enable 7.1-channel; back-panel line-out jack supports DSD audio; S/PDIF Out supported. |
| Networking | Wi-Fi module: Realtek RTL8852CE; supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax and 11ax 160MHz; 2T2R antenna configuration (2 antenna connectors); Realtek 2.5GbE LAN supports 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps; 1 x RJ-45 port; actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. |
| Buttons | Board includes 1 x reset button and 1 x reset jumper, plus 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (interpreted as clear CMOS control). Q-Flash Plus button present. No BIOS Flashback or Smart Button listed. Note: actual support may vary by CPU. |
| Dimensions | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
Note: The specifications and descriptions above are extracted by AI to present the official manufacturer data in a clearer and more natural way for easier understanding. However, this AI-processed information may contain inaccuracies. Please verify all details by consulting the official manufacturer's information provided below.
B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) Compared to Motherboards with Similar Performance and Features
Motherboard Quality & Features per Price Table
| Motherboard (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Overall_Q (Desc) | VRM_Q (Desc) | Chipset (Desc) | Exp_Str (Desc) | Connect (Desc) | Audio (Desc) | Q&F/Price (Desc) |
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$170
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0.0%
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71.6%
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54.0%
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86.0%
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72.0%
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62.0%
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84.0%
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80.0%
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$200
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0.0%
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70.6%
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37.0%
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81.0%
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66.0%
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78.0%
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91.0%
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67.1%
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$312❗
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0.0%
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70.4%
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56.0%
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86.0%
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82.0%
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83.0%
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45.0%
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42.9%
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$150
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0.0%
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68.8%
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38.0%
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93.0%
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110.0%
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63.0%
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40.0%
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87.2%
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$175
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↑
7.6%
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68.4%
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48.0%
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88.0%
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87.0%
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79.0%
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40.0%
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74.3%
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$170
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0.0%
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68.4%
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37.0%
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85.0%
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65.0%
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74.0%
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81.0%
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76.5%
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$170
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↓
-13.8%
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68.0%
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41.0%
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95.0%
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84.0%
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80.0%
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40.0%
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76.0%
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$231
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0.0%
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68.0%
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41.0%
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95.0%
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84.0%
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80.0%
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40.0%
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56.0%
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$248
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0.0%
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67.2%
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37.0%
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76.0%
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65.0%
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67.0%
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91.0%
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51.5%
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Motherboard Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$170
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$200
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0.0%
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$312❗
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0.0%
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$150
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0.0%
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$175
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↑
7.6%
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$170
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0.0%
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$170
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↓
-13.8%
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$231
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0.0%
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$248
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0.0%
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| Manufacturer | ASRock | MSI | GIGABYTE | ASUS | MSI | Gigabyte | MSI | MSI | MSI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chip/Socket | X870 / AM5 | B850M / AM5 | X670E / AM5 | X870 / AM5 | X670E / AM5 | AMD B850 / AM5 | X870-P / AM5 | X870 / AM5 | B650M / AM5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form | Standard-ATX | Micro-ATX | Standard-ATX | Standard-ATX | Standard-ATX | Micro-ATX | Standard-ATX | Standard-ATX | Micro-ATX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPU Phases | 14 (80 A) | 12 (60 A) | 16 (70 A) | 12 (60 A) | 14 (70 A) | 12 (60 A) | 14 (60 A) | 14 (60 A) | 12 (60 A) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PWR Design | 14+2+1 | 12+2+1 | 16+2+2 | 12(60A)+2(60A)+1 | 14+2+1 | 12 + 2 + 2 | 14+2+1 | 14+2+1 | 12+2+1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mem Slots | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max Mem | 256 GB / 8000 MHz | 256 GB / 8200 MHz | 256 GB / 8000 MHz | 192 GB / 7600 MHz | 256 GB / 7800 MHz | 256 GB / 8200 MHz | 256 GB / 8200 MHz | 256 GB / 8200 MHz | 256 GB / 7600 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PCIe Slots | 1x16 Gen5 | 1x16 Gen4 | 1x16 Gen5 | 1x4 Gen4 | 1x16 Gen5 | 2x16 Gen3 | 4x16 Gen4 | 1x1 Gen3 | 1x16 Gen5 | 1x16 Gen4 | 1x16 Gen3 | 1x1 Gen3 | 1x16 Gen5 | 1x16 Gen3 | 1x16 Gen5 | 1x16 Gen4 | 2x16 Gen3 | 1x16 Gen5 | 1x16 Gen4 | 2x16 Gen3 | 2x16 Gen4 | 1x1 Gen3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M.2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SATA | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220 | Realtek® ALC4080 Codec | Realtek® ALC892/ALC897 | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound Hi… | Realtek® ALC897 Codec | Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only … | Realtek® ALC897 | Realtek® ALC897 | Realtek ALC4080 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S/PDIF | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDMI | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1 FRL) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (1.4) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DP | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ (1.4) | ✔️ (1.4) | ✔️ (1.4) | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ (1.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAN | 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1… (1 ports) | Realtek® 8126VB 5G LAN (1 ports) | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip… (1 ports) | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethern… (1 ports) | Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gb… (1 ports) | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip… (1 ports) | Realtek® 8126VB 5G LAN (1 ports) | Realtek® 8126VB 5G LAN (1 ports) | Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5Gbp… (1 ports) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wi-Fi | ❌ | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, RTL8852CE) | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BT | ❌ | v5.4 | v5.3 | v5.2 | v5.3 | v5.3 | v5.4 | v5.4 | v5.3 | Rear USB |
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VRM Appropriate CPU Specification Table
| CPU | Price | App_Performance | Game_Performance | TDP/Max | C/SC/T | L2/L3 Cache | Base/Boost | Code Name | GPU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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$316
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↓
0.0%
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63.0%
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76.4%
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65 W / 88 W | 12 / 0 / 24 | 1024.0 kB / 64.0 MB | 3.70 GHz / 5.40 GHz | Raphael | Radeon Graphics | |
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$0
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0.0%
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51.9%
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80.9%
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65 W / 88 W | 8 / 0 / 16 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.80 GHz / 5.50 GHz | Granite Ridge | None | |
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$303
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0.0%
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51.9%
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80.9%
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65 W / 88 W | 8 / 0 / 16 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.80 GHz / 5.50 GHz | Granite Ridge | Radeon Graphics | |
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$190
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↓
-32.1%
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47.8%
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78.1%
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65 W / 88 W | 8 / 0 / 16 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.80 GHz / 5.30 GHz | Raphael | Radeon Graphics | |
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$266
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0.0%
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45.2%
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63.7%
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65 W / 61 W | 8 / 0 / 16 | 1024.0 kB / 16.0 MB | 4.20 GHz / 5.10 GHz | Phoenix | Radeon 780M | |
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$180
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↓
-14.3%
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45.1%
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63.5%
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65 W / 61 W | 8 / 0 / 16 | 1024.0 kB / 16.0 MB | 4.10 GHz / 5.00 GHz | Phoenix | None | |
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$185
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0.0%
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43.7%
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80.4%
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65 W / 88 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.90 GHz / 5.40 GHz | Granite Ridge | Radeon Graphics | |
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$0
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0.0%
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41.0%
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77.9%
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65 W / 88 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.80 GHz / 5.00 GHz | Granite Ridge | None | |
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$240
|
0.0%
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38.8%
|
86.0%
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65 W / 88 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 96.0 MB | 4.10 GHz / 4.70 GHz | Raphael | Radeon Graphics | |
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$169
|
↓
-0.6%
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38.2%
|
75.3%
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65 W / 88 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.80 GHz / 5.10 GHz | Raphael | Radeon Graphics | |
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$103❗
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0.0%
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37.8%
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74.1%
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65 W / 88 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.70 GHz / 5.00 GHz | Raphael | None | |
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$188
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0.0%
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35.8%
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63.7%
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65 W / 61 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 16.0 MB | 4.30 GHz / 5.00 GHz | Phoenix | Radeon 760M | |
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$0
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0.0%
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34.9%
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73.1%
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65 W / 88 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 32.0 MB | 3.70 GHz / 4.70 GHz | Raphael | None | |
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$149
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0.0%
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34.7%
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62.3%
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65 W / 61 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 16.0 MB | 4.20 GHz / 4.70 GHz | Phoenix | None | |
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$149
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0.0%
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31.3%
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57.3%
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65 W / 61 W | 6 / 0 / 12 | 1024.0 kB / 16.0 MB | 3.50 GHz / 5.00 GHz | Phoenix2 | Radeon 740M |
Official Manufacturer Data
Memory:
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(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" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)
Graphics:
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.
- 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.)
Storage:
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 (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 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 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
Expansion Slots:
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 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:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
USB:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
CPU+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 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
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 2 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 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
2 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 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 reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
Back Panel I/O:
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
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.
WiFi:
- 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:
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
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only for rev. 1.1)
* 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:
* 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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