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ASRock X870E Nova WiFi vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
Product A: ASRock
65 of 78 known
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICEProduct B: GIGABYTE
62 of 78 known
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
NZXT N9 X870E
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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
NZXT N9 X870E35 of 70 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 6 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Ethernet speedA: 5GbpsB: 2.5GbpsASRock is 2.5 Gbps higher.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 2B: 1ASRock has 1 more.
- M.2 slotsA: 5B: 3ASRock has 2 more.
- Vcore stagesA: 20B: 14ASRock has 6 more.
- Fan headersA: 7B: 6ASRock has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AASRock: 244 × 305 mm
- BGIGABYTE: 244 × 305 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
X870E Nova WiFi, 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYZ9Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi/cat-p/c/p1005037602Read 14 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists Varenr. 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYZ. OX.ee lists the same product code and EAN.
B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE, B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual cover lists B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE). GIGABYTE publishes no separate part number.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Manufacturer Part Number B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE.
GTIN / EAN
47104839496548Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFZQJFC1Read 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DFZQJFC1 gives GTIN 04710483949654. It writes the part number as 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYAZ.9Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi/cat-p/c/p1005037602Read 14 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists EAN 4710483949654.
4719331866099, 8895230459475Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQLKRXKWRead 16 October 2026Amazon US item details list UPC 889523045947 and Mfr Part Number B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE. The EAN 4719331866099 is from Amazon UK, Amazon DE and LDLC.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Amazon UK item details: Global Trade Identification Number 04719331866099.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Board revision
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Platform
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CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to ASRock's CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-14.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.
CPU overclocking
Board
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Form factor
Board dimensions
PCB layers
81Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, platform: 8 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit lists an 8 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB.6Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 20268-layer PCB with 2 oz copper.
Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
Yes3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewer writes that the Nova has an RGB backlight under the 3-part heatsink at the bottom and under the IO/VRM cover.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026RGB lighting on the I/O heatsink top and along the bottom and right side of the lower heatsink.
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Power delivery
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Power stage layout
20+2+13Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3 copies ASRock's list: 20+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC. The reviewer's text once writes 22+2+1, which is a typo against the specification.5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 202620+2+1-phase design (VCore+SoC+Misc) with 110A Dr.MOS stages for VCore and SoC.
14+2+23Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026The review states 14+2+2 power phases (Vcore+SoC) with OnSemi 55A DrMOS MOSFETs. Sellers and Alktech write 60A for the stages, so the stage rating is not stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQLKRXKWRead 16 October 2026Bullet: Power Design 14+2+2.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Title and first bullet: Twin 14+2+2 Phases Digital VRM with DrMOS.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
203Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dr.MOS power stages. Migovi says the 20 Vcore stages are 10 phases of 2 stages each. Tech4Gamers counts 20+2+1 as VCore+SoC+Misc.6Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 202620 phases for Vcore, 2 for SoC and 1 for auxiliary. The 20 Vcore stages form a 10-phase structure with 2 stages per phase.
Vcore power stage rating
Not available
VRM controller
CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,200MT/s3Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026The review gives up to 256 GB and DDR5-8200 depending on the configuration. It names no CPU family. The launch manual lists only 5200/4800/4400.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Title: up to 8200MHz DDR5 (OC). The listing names no CPU family.
ECC memory
CUDIMM support
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Expansion slots
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Expansion slots
AASRock X870E Nova WiFi
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 2 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x1 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 2 |
Full-length PCIe slots
2
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
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M.2 storage slots
AASRock X870E Nova WiFi
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink | Shares lanes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2_2 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2_3 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2_4 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2_5 | 3 | 2 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | Yes | Yes | PCIE3 slot is disabled when M2_5 is used |
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2B_CPU | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2C_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
M.2 slots
5
3
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
1
SATA ports
Rear ports
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Rear ports
AASRock X870E Nova WiFi
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | Power out (W) | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | 15 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 5 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 5 | 5 |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available |
Rear USB ports
12
12
Rear USB-C ports
2
1
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
10Gbps
Thunderbolt
No
Not available
Internal connectors
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Internal USB headers
AASRock X870E Nova WiFi
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
20Gbps
Fan headers
71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20262 x CPU fan, 3 x chassis fan, 1 x AIO pump and 1 x water pump fan connectors, all 4-pin.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Seven four-pin fan headers: an AIO and two CPU headers at the top and three chassis fans and a water pump header at the bottom.
ARGB headers
Networking
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Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81257Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00660675.htmlRead 16 October 2026LDLC spec table for the ICE: LAN chip Realtek RTL8125. Materiel.net prints the same. The Alktech review names RTL8125D, so the suffix is dropped.8Retailer pagemateriel.net/produit/202412050073.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Realtek RTL8125.
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Audio
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Audio codec
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DAC chip
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Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
POST code display
Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Dr. Debug with LED. Chapter 2.14 lists the Dr. Debug codes.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026A digital Dr. Debug readout sits on the right top edge.
Power button on the board
Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Power Button with LED and 1 x Reset Button with LED (layout items 8 and 9).4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Onboard power and reset buttons.
Dual BIOS
Not available
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit lists a Flexible Integrated I/O Shield.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The rear I/O panel has the motherboard plate embedded for easy insertion.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 2.15 and 2.16 show the M2_1 heatsink coming off with a button and the SSD held by a hand-turned nut lock. Chapter 'Removing a Graphics Card from PCIE1 Slot' shows the EZ Release latch that frees the graphics card.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The primary M.2 slot has a quick-release latch for its heatsink and the primary PCIe slot has an EZ Release lever. All M.2 slots have tool-less hold-downs. The lower M.2 heatsinks use Phillips screws.
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector2Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-am5-motherboardRead 16 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Click makes removing and installing the M.2 heatsink easy and tool-less. M.2 EZ-Latch Plus applies to all three M.2 slots. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot has PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. The Wi-Fi antennas use WIFI EZ-Plug per the Amazon listings. The review also sees RGB LEDs under the chipset heatsink, which is a single small light that does not count as board lighting.3Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus and M.2 EZ-Latch Click for the SSDs and the heatsink, and an EZ-Latch Plus button that releases the PCIe slot latch.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Bullets: PCIe Gen5 x16 with PCIe UD Slot and EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 Gen5 with EZ-Latch Plus, and Wi-Fi 7 with WIFI EZ-Plug and Directional Antenna.
Measured
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VRM temperature under CPU load
Power draw idle
Not available
In the box
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In the box
4 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables, 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna, 1 x ARGB splitter cable, 3 x Thermistor cables1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents: 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables (Optional), 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna (Optional), 1 x ARGB splitter cable (Optional) and 3 x Thermistor cables (Optional).
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector, 1 x M.2 thermal pad, 2 x packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. Alktech also lists a metal AORUS case badge in the box.
Links
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Product page
pg.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi/index.asp2Maker product pagepg.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi/index.aspRead 14 October 2026ASRock's product page from the picked list. It answers agents with a bot check, so it was not opened. The link is stored as given.
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE-rev-1x11Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE-rev-1xRead 16 October 2026The page title appeared in the job and in web search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.
Spec sheet
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Manual
download.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASRock user manual X870E Nova WiFi, Version 1.0, published August 2024, from download.asrock.com. ASRock's own product pages answer with a bot check and could not be read.
www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE and B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The file name for the full manual on download.gigabyte.com was not found.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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