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ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI vs GIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE
Product A: ASUS
64 of 78 known
ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi
MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASRock X870E Taichi Lite
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ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi
MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASRock X870E Taichi LiteProduct B: GIGABYTE
64 of 78 known
ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Taichi Lite
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
NZXT N9 X870E
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE
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ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Taichi Lite
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
NZXT N9 X870E
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE21 of 70 fields differ
- 17 different values
- 4 known for one only
- 40 the same
- 9 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 3B: 2ASUS has 1 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 10B: 8ASUS has 2 more.
- Vcore stagesA: 10B: 8ASUS has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AASUS: 170 × 170 mm
- BGIGABYTE: 170 × 170 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI, 90MB1IW0-M0EAY0, 90MB1IW0-M0AAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page names the model ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI. Part number 90MB1IW0-M0EAY0 is on Arvutitark, Paradigit and Geeknetic. The ASUS US eShop lists 90MB1IW0-M0AAY0.8Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1iw0-m0aay0-rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026The ASUS US eShop lists part number 90MB1IW0-M0AAY0 for the US market.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$449.995Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026At the time of the review the board was selling for $449.99, against $439 at launch for the X670E-I. TechPorn also names $449.99. SHI lists MSRP $429.99 and $489.99 on different pages and the ASUS US eShop shows no price, so those are not used. US prices exclude sales tax.6Reviewtechporn.ph/asus-rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 2024-11-10: a price point of $449 USD, and $449.99 in the cons list.
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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 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Socket AM5, AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. The manual points to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15.
CPU overclocking
Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The page lists Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex and AI Overclocking for the CPU. AMD's chipset page also says an X870 board is fully overclockable.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD's chipset page says an AMD X870 motherboard is fully overclockable. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.
Board
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Form factor
Board dimensions
Width170Height170mm(6.7 × 6.7 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm). Mini-ITX is stored as 170 x 170 mm.
Width170Height170mm(6.7 × 6.7 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 17.0cm x 17.0cm.
PCB layers
102Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview page: Ten-Layer PCB.5Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The text says a 10-layer PCB with 2oz copper inner layers.
104Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's feature text: 10-Layer Server-Grade PCB. PCUnboxing also says 10 layers.6Reviewpcunboxing.com/en/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-iceRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 10-layer PCB.
Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
Power delivery
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Power stage layout
8+2+13Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM row: 8+2+1 with 10 virtual CPU phases (8+2).4Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026Digital 8+2+1 phases VRM solution.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's text for the Rev. 1.1 listing: digital 8+2+1 phase design.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
83Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM rows: 8x 110 A PMC41430 smart power stages for VCORE, 2x 80 A PMC41410 for SOC/VCCGT and 1x 30 A MxL7630S DrMOS for the rest.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026VCORE: 8 phases, SPS 110A, for the CPU cores. SOC: 2 phases, SPS 80A. MISC: 1 phase, MXL 30A.
Vcore power stage rating
110A5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026VCORE: 8 phases, SPS 110A. The same figure is in Club386's launch text and in PCUnboxing.6Reviewpcunboxing.com/en/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-iceRead 15 October 2026Spec table: CPU power 8 phases at 110 A, 2 at 80 A and 1 at 30 A.8Press articleclub386.com/gigabyte-launches-x870-mini-itx-motherboard-for-299Read 15 October 2026Club386 writes an 8+2+1 110A VRM design.
VRM controller
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CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
128GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20262 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5. TechPorn's table says 96 GB, which conflicts with the maker and is not used.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Up to 8400+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8600+ with Ryzen 8000 and 8000+ with Ryzen 7000. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page says DDR5 8600+ (OC), which is the Ryzen 8000 figure. The spec page and manual give 8400+ for Ryzen 9000, which is stored.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 8400+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8600+ with Ryzen 8000 and 8000+ with Ryzen 7000.
8,400MT/s3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Data rate: DDR5-5200 (Ryzen 7000/8000G), DDR5-5600 (Ryzen 9000), max. DDR5-8400 OC. The row names no CPU family for the 8400 step.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026The Rev. 1.1 listing's overclock list is 5200 up to 8400 MT/s. Search excerpts of GIGABYTE's Rev. 1.1 pages list 8800(OC) as the top step with a footnote that names Ryzen 8000 test results, so 8800 is not stored. The Overclockers review of Rev. 1.1 blocked agents and was not read. 8400 is the top of the Rev. 1.0 list and a lower step of the Rev. 1.1 list.6Reviewpcunboxing.com/en/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-iceRead 15 October 2026Rated up to 8400 MT/s (O.C.). The QVL lists dual-channel modules that pass stress tests at up to 8400 MT/s with Ryzen 8000.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_x870i_aorus_pro_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum supported memory clock 8400 MHz. The datasheet title pairs Ryzen 9000 with up to 8400 MHz DDR5 (OC).10Press articlegamerant.com/gigabyte-launches-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-mini-itx-x870-motherboard-asusRead 15 October 2026Up to 8400 MT/s across two DDR5 slots.
ECC memory
CUDIMM support
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Expansion slots
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Expansion slots
AASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
BGIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
Full-length PCIe slots
1
1
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
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M.2 storage slots
AASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
| M.2_2 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 is Key M, type 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4. Chipset: M.2_2 is Key M, type 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists only PCIe modes for the slots, so SATA is false.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026M.2 and chipset heatsinks are stacked over the chipset. The page says heatsinks cover every slot.5Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Two M.2 slots stacked on top of each other, with heatsinks on the bottom, middle and top. A small fan cools both slots and the chipset.
BGIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
| M2C_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | No |
M.2 slots
2
2
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
1
SATA ports
01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The board's own connector list has no SATA port. The page lists 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports under the included ROG FPS Card and says to install the card to support them. Stored as 0 on the board, since the field counts connectors on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The specifications summary says to install the ROG FPS Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. The card is a separate board that plugs into two USB Type-C style connectors on the motherboard.5Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The FPS Card has two SATA ports, the front panel header, two USB 2.0 headers, the CPU OV jumper and the alteration mode switch.
Rear ports
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Rear ports
AASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 4 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 3 | 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 |
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Back panel list: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C, 5 USB 10Gbps (4 Type-A and 1 Type-C, which serves the ROG STRIX HIVE II), 3 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, the Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons. The back panel line says 3 USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A), while the rear USB list, the overview page and LanOC say 3 x Type-A, which is stored. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2. The USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4a output up to 4K@60Hz. There are no audio jacks and no S/PDIF on the rear panel. The footnote with a USB Type-C power delivery output of max. 5V/3A names no port, so it is not stored.5Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Ten USB ports in all: three Type-C (two USB4 at 40 Gbps and one 10 Gbps) and three black USB 2.0 ports. The two USB4 ports also work as DisplayPort output. No rear audio connections.
BGIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | No |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 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 |
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-2 and 2-6: 1 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort), 1 Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, 4096x2160 at 60 Hz), 1 RJ-45 up to 2.5 Gbps and 2 audio jacks. The manual does not name the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Type-A. The only Type-C ports are the two named above, so the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are stored as Type-A. The graphics outputs listed are the USB4 port and HDMI, so the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C has no DisplayPort mode. The Q-Flash Plus button and two antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output. The USB4 40 Gbps rate is from Geizhals.3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 20261x USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 (40 Gb/s), 1x USB-C (10 Gb/s), 2x USB-A (10 Gb/s), 2x USB-A (5 Gb/s), 2x USB-A 2.0 (480 Mb/s), 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x 3.5 mm audio and 1x RJ-45 (2.5GBase-T).
Rear USB ports
10
8
Rear USB-C ports
3
2
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
No
No
Internal connectors
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Internal USB headers
AASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Front USB: 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (Type-C) and 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports. The 2 x USB 2.0 headers (3 ports) sit on the included ROG FPS Card, not on the board, so they are not stored.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (Type-C) and 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports. The 2 USB 2.0 headers are on the ROG FPS Card.
BGIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 1 | 2 |
Front USB-C header speed
10Gbps
10Gbps
Fan headers
31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026CPU fan, AIO pump and 1 chassis fan header, 3 in all. LanOC counts the same three headers. All 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 CPU fan, 1 AIO pump and 1 chassis fan header.5Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Three 4-pin PWM fan headers cover two fans and one AIO pump. These are all of the fan headers on the board.
ARGB headers
RGB headers
Networking
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Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81253Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5GBase-T. The suffix BG is left out. The Icecat datasheet copy says Realtek RTL8125. A search excerpt of the TechPowerUp review, which blocks agents, reads RTL8126 and was not used.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_x870i_aorus_pro_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125.
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Audio
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Audio codec
Not available
DAC chip
ESS ES9260Q1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The Audio section lists the ESS SABRE9260Q DAC under ROG Strix Hive II Audio Features. The DAC is in the ROG STRIX HIVE II module that ships in the box and connects by USB Type-C. The board itself has no audio codec, no rear audio jacks and no front audio header. SABRE9260Q is written as the part number ES9260Q.5Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The board has no audio at all. Audio runs through the included ROG Hive II.6Reviewtechporn.ph/asus-rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: DAC ESS SABRE9260Q. The review says the HIVE II uses the ESS SABRE9260Q chip.
Not available
Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel list.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The specifications summary lists a Clear CMOS button on the back panel.
POST code display
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Special features list Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The specifications summary lists only Q-LED status lights.
Power button on the board
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The board has only a 2-pin Power Button header. The power button is on the ROG STRIX HIVE II, a separate module that connects to the board with a USB Type-C cable, so it is not a button on the board or a fitted module.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Miscellaneous connectors list a 2-pin Power Button header. The ROG STRIX HIVE II has the power button.
Dual BIOS
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: I/O-Blende integriert.4Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026The product title says Fitted I/O Shield. The Gigante photos show the shield on the board.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna. LanOC says the M.2 heatsink cover is held by two screws.5Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The M.2 sandwich cover is held by two screws. The M.2 Q-Latch is tool-free. PCIe Q-Release Slim and snap-on antenna connectors are described.
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-5 and 2-7: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus release for the graphics card slot, an M.2 SSD clip on M2A_CPU and an M.2 EZ-Latch Click that removes the M2A_CPU heatsink without a tool. The WIFI EZ-Plug antenna connector is from Gigante and JIB.4Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and screwless design. EZ-Latch Click: M.2 heatsinks with screwless design. WIFI EZ-Plug: quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation.
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VRM temperature under CPU load
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Power draw idle
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box
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In the box
1 x Panel cable, 1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ROG FPS Card, 1 x ROG STRIX HIVE II, 1 x USB Type-C power connection cable, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 1 x M.2 rubber package, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: panel cable, ROG USB2.0 splitter cable, 2 SATA cables, ROG FPS Card, ROG Strix Hive II, USB Type-C power connection cable, WiFi Q-Antenna, cable ties, M.2 Q-Latch package, ROG key chain, ROG Strix stickers, M.2 rubber package, quick start guide.
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, Two fan power extension cables, Computer case screws, M.2 screw, Thermal pad kit1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3. The manual says the actual items depend on the package. The motherboard itself is not listed here.
Links
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Product page
rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-i-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE-rev-102Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE-rev-10Read 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job and from search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. GIGABYTE has separate pages for Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1. Specifications were read from the manual and retailer copies of the maker's text.
Spec sheet
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI/E28633_ROG_STRIX_X870-I_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS user's manual E28633, English edition, Revised Edition V3, August 2026.
gzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1001 for the X870I AORUS PRO ICE, hosted by Geizhals. A Rev. 1101 copy exists on B&H, which blocks agents, so it was not read. The manual does not split board Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1. GIGABYTE's own manual page was not opened.
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Garantie: 3 Jahre. The market is Germany.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 3 years. The market is Thailand.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_x870i_aorus_pro_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Warranty period: 3 years.
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