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ASRock X870E Nova WiFi vs GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
Product A: ASRock
65 of 78 known
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HeroProduct B: GIGABYTE
61 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
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
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
NZXT N9 X870E
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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
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
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
NZXT N9 X870E31 of 70 fields differ
- 22 different values
- 9 known for one only
- 32 the same
- 7 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slotsA: 1B: 3GIGABYTE is 3 times higher.
- Ethernet speedA: 5GbpsB: 2.5GbpsASRock is 2.5 Gbps higher.
- M.2 slotsA: 5B: 4ASRock has 1 more.
- Vcore stagesA: 20B: 16ASRock has 4 more.
- Fan headersA: 7B: 8GIGABYTE 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
3 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
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.
47193318648115Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Scan lists GTIN 4719331864811 for model X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7. Komputronik and OX.ee list the same EAN for X870 A ELITE WIFI7.6Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/929450/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-x870-a-elite-wifi7.htmlRead 14 October 2026Komputronik lists EAN 4719331864811 and manufacturer code X870 A ELITE WIFI7.
Announced
Not available
Status
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Not available
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Colours
Not available
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Segment
Board revision
Not available
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Platform
1 of 4 differ
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_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 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 2026-10-14.
CPU overclocking
Board
2 of 5 differ
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.
Not available
Power delivery
4 of 6 differ
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.
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
60A3Reviewtech-critter.com/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-hands-on-testRead 14 October 202616+2+2 phase configuration powered by 60A power stages, with the 16 Vcore phases in an 8+8 arrangement. The same figure is in the maker's text copied by Scan. HWCooling reads onsemi NCP302155R stages and calls them 55 A continuous.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Scan copies the maker's text: 16+2+2 Digital Twin power design with 60A DrMOS stages.
VRM controller
Not available
CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
2 of 6 differ
Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
Not available
ECC memory
CUDIMM support
Not available
Not available
Expansion slots
2 of 3 differ
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 X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 2 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
Full-length PCIe slots
2
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
3 of 4 differ
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 X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink | Shares lanes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2B_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX16 slot runs at up to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU is used. Not available with Ryzen 8000 processors |
| M2C_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX16 slot runs at up to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU is used. Not available with Ryzen 8000 processors |
| M2D_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX4 slot is unavailable when M2D_SB is used |
M.2 slots
5
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
3
SATA ports
Rear ports
1 of 5 differ
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 X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Rear USB ports
12
12
Rear USB-C ports
2
2
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
No
No
Internal connectors
2 of 5 differ
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 X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| 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
3 of 9 differ
Ethernet controllers
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
MediaTek MT79251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the appendix table: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (module MT7925B22M) on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.1. HWCooling, LANOC and tech-critter tested boards with the MediaTek chip. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 with the MediaTek MT7925 chip and Bluetooth 5.4 on the tested board.
Audio
1 of 2 differ
Audio codec
Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC, with no revision split in this manual.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC1220 (7.1).4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.
DAC chip
Not available
Not available
Features
3 of 7 differ
BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The only rear panel button is Q-Flash Plus. HWCooling lists Clear CMOS among buttons, LANOC mentions only the header.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Rear panel has the Aorus branding and a small BIOS flash push button. Clear CMOS is only a header.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows a two-digit display (DB_PORT) with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2). Section 2-7 also lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). LANOC describes a two-digit readout beside the status LEDs.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Status LEDs plus a two-digit readout for errors.
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.
Yes2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026The rear connector panel has a cover with a perforated part behind the USB4 controller heatsink.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026The rear I/O comes with the cover integrated.
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 connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 drive clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless M.2 heatsink) in section 2-8, and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus in section 2-5. The push-pin antenna connection is from HWCooling and tech-critter. The manual itself lists SMA antenna connectors.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Remote switch on the right edge releases the PCIe x16 slot latch. The Wi-Fi antennas connect with two push-pins and no screws.3Reviewtech-critter.com/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-hands-on-testRead 14 October 2026Review names the PCIe EZ-Latch for tool-free graphics card release, M.2 EZ-Latch heatsinks and the EZ-Plug Wi-Fi antenna connector.
Measured
3 of 3 differ
VRM temperature under CPU load
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
In the box
1 of 1 differ
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 Connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package.
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/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-1111Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-11Read 14 October 2026The page title appeared 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
Not available
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_x870_elite_wifi7.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 and the ICE model, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It covers the rev. 1.0 and rev. 1.1 boards. The maker's rev. 1.2 manual was not readable.
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
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