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GIGABYTE A620I AX

Mini-ITX · DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · 5-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
35
VRM
14
Value
48
Amazon
$140
GIGABYTE A620I AX
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$140
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Overall35.4
VRM14.0
Chipset40.0
Expansion / storage35.0
Connectivity48.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price48.0
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Written analysis

GIGABYTE A620I AX at a glance

The GIGABYTE A620I AX uses the Mini-ITX form factor, AM5 socket, and A620I chipset. This is an entry-level platform focused on the essential connections for a practical, lower-cost build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots, with up to 128 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 6400 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a budget or straightforward office build using a lower-power CPU and a small number of add-in devices.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 14.0, placing the power delivery in the basic class. The board lists 5 CPU power phases, 60 A power stages in a 5+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. Keep it paired with lower-power processors and avoid sustained overclocked loads.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 35.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot.

On-board storage consists of 1 M.2 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 and 2 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280. The single M.2 slot makes drive planning more important if future expansion matters.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 48.0, rated essential. 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 6 rear connections and 5 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. 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 35.40, a basic but usable result for office, media, and budget gaming systems.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 48.0—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 A620I AX
Chipset / socket
A620I / AM5
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$140
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 7 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
5 (60 A)
Power design
5+2+1
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
128 GB / 6400 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 4
1

Storage

M.2 slots
1
M.2 lengths
2280
M.2 modes
PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
SATA ports
2

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2160@60 Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 3840x2160@144 Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
3
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
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 non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. Also supports AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™). The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules; refer to the manufacturer's Memory Support List for more information.
Display notes
Requires Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support. The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.
Expansion notes
The single PCI Express x16 slot's operating mode is dependent on the installed CPU. AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 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.
M2_1
4.0 4 · 2280 · CPU — Functionality depends on the installed CPU. AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series, 8000 Series-Phoenix 1, and 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs.
RAID
SATA / PCIe (0, 1)
USB notes
Ports are provided by both the CPU and the Chipset. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port on the back panel is colored red.
Audio notes
Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel High Definition Audio. The functionality of an audio jack can be changed using the audio software, which is also required to configure 7.1-channel audio.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi supports up to 2.4 Gbps data rate. 2T2R antenna configuration.
Button notes
The text lists a 'Clear CMOS jumper' but not a button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · — AIO · 2 chassis · 1 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Dimensions
17 cm x 17 cm

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.

Memory

Support for DDR5 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 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

Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, integrated in the CPU:
- AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 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.

Storage

1 x M.2 connector, integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SSDs:
- AMD Ryzen™ 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 x4/x2 SSDs
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for SATA storage devices

USB

CPU:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 (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
2 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip header
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
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 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x chassis intrusion header

Rear I/O

1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
3 x audio jacks

Wireless

Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE
- 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 and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
(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.

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

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