Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master Motherboard - Features
Gigabyte has so far revealed a total of five motherboards, four within its AORUS lineup and one within its AERO lineup. The company has already detailed the prices of its motherboards during a previous event so let's take a look at the lineup itself which includes:
- Gigabyte X670E AORUS Xtreme
- Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master
- Gigabyte X670 AORUS Pro AX
- Gigabyte X670 AORUS Elite AX
- Gigabyte X670E AERO D
Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master Motherboard - The $360 US All-Rounder
The Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master is among Gigabyte's best-selling high-end series which offers a balance between pricing and enthusiast-class features. The VRM is laid out in a 16+2+2 (105A) power delivery that is powered by dual 8-pin connectors. The Aluminum Fin-Array stack covers the VRMs and just like the Xtreme, the motherboard comes in an E-ATX form factor.
In terms of I/O, the motherboard is equipped with three PCIe x16 slots (1x Gen 5 x16, 2x Gen 4 x 4) and a total of three PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 slots. Storage options include six SATA III ports and aesthetics look great as ever with a more industrial approach this time around with a black and metal finish on the heatsinks.
Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master Motherboard Features:
- AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- Unparalleled Performance: Twin 16+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Dual Channel DDR5: 4*SMD DIMMs with EXPO & XMP Memory Module Support
- Next Generation Storage : 2*PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
- Fins-Array III & M.2 Thermal Guard III: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD Performance
- EZ-Latch Plus : SMD PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot & M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
- Hi-Fi Audio with DTS : X Ultra : ALC1220 CODEC
- Fast Networks : Intel 2.5GbE LAN & Intel Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
- Extended Connectivity: DP, HDMI, USB-C with DP Alt Mode, Dual USB-C 20Gbps, and Upcoming GIGABYTE USB4 AIC Support
- Q-Flash Plus: Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory, and Graphics Card
There are 12 USB (10 Gen 2) ports on the back along with a 2.5 GbE Ethernet LAN connector. Unfortunately, the addition of a third Gen 5 M.2 port means that you won't get USB 4.0 on this motherboard. Pricing is said to be similar to the X570S AORUS Master at around $360 US & which should make this board a go-to option for several high-end Ryzen 7000 PC builders.
Gigabyte X670E & X670 Motherboard Specs
| Motherboard Name | Gigabyte X670E AORUS Xtreme | Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master | Gigabyte X670 AORUS PRO AX | Gigabyte X670 AORUS Elite AX | Gigabyte X670(E) AERO D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | X670E | X670E | X670 | X670 | X670(E) |
| Form Factor | E-ATX | E-ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX |
| PCB Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Motherboard Color | Black | Black + Grey | Black + Grey | Black + Grey | Silver |
| VRM Design | Direct 18 Phase (105A SPS) | Twin 16 Phase (105A SPS) | Twin 16 Phase (90A SPS) | Twin 16 Phase (70A SPS) | Twin 16 Phase (90A SPS) |
| VRM Heatsink | Fins-Array III (8mm Heatpipe) 12W/mK Therma Pad | Fins-Array III (Enlarged Heatsink + 8mm Heatpipe) 12W/mK Therma Pad | Full-Cover Heatsink (8mm Heatpiipe) 7W/mK Therma Pad | Full-Cover Heatsink (8mm Heatpiipe) 5W/mK Therma Pad | Full-Cover Heatsink (8mm Heatpiipe) 7W/mK Therma Pad |
| PWM Controller | Renesas RAA229628 | Renesas RAA229620 | Infineon XDPE192C3 | Infineon XDPE192C3 | Infineon XDPE192C3 |
| Active OC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Power Delivery (CPU) | 8+8 Pin | 8+8 Pin | 8+8 Pin | 8+8 Pin | 8+8 Pin |
| Memory DIMMs | 4 DDR5 DIMM | 4 DDR5 DIMM | 4 DDR5 DIMM | 4 DDR5 DIMM | 4 DDR5 DIMM |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) | DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) | DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) | DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) | DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) |
| Memory Capacity | 128 GB (Max) | 128 GB (Max) | 128 GB (Max) | 128 GB (Max) | 128 GB (Max) |
| PCIe Gen 5.0 Slots | 1 (x16) | 1 (x16) | 0 | 0 | 1 (x16) |
| PCIe Gen 4.0 / 3.0 Slots | 1/1 (x4/x2) | 1/1 (x4/x2) | 2/1 (x16/x4/x2) | 2/1 (x16/x4/x2) | 1/1 (x4/x2) |
| M.2 Gen 5.0 Slots | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| M.2 Gen 4.0 Slots | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| M.2 Heatsinks | 1 4cm Height Heatsink 3 Enlarged Thermal Guard Heatsinks | 1 4cm Height Heatsink 3 Enlarged Thermal Guard Heatsinks | 1 4cm Height Heatsink 3 Enlarged Thermal Guard Heatsinks | 4 Enlarged Thermal Guard Heatsinks | 1 4cm Height Heatsink 3 Enlarged Thermal Guard Heatsinks |
| SATA III Ports | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| WiFi Capabilities | WiFi 6E (AX210) | WiFi 6E (AX210) | WiFi 6E (AX210) | WiFi 6E (RZ616) | TBD |
| LAN Capabilities | 10 GbE (Aquantia AQC113c) | 2.5 GbE (Intel i225V) | 2.5 GbE (Intel i225V) | 2.5 GbE | TBD |
| USB 4.0 Ports (FP Header) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | TBD |
| RGB Sync Software | RGB Fusion | RGB Fusion | RGB Fusion | RGB Fusion | RGB Fusion |
| Price | $699 | $499 | $399 | $289 | ~$300 US |
