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Series

TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026TUF Gaming is the ASUS line in the product name. The page sits under ASUS TUF Gaming motherboards.

AORUS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE. AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7, 90MB1M70-M0EAY04Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/0a1fcf3c/68c4817a823de51db50f51a9/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Aggregator data sheet of 2025-09-12 (product code 90MB1M70-M0EAY0), based on maker data.

X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE, X870E A PRO X ICE1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and Box Contents: X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE or X870E AORUS PRO X3D. The ICE is the white edition of the same board. The retailer code X870E A PRO X ICE comes from the Geizhals offers and other retailers.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Offers use the code X870E A PRO X ICE.8Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-4719331876487Read 15 October 2026Reference X870E A PRO X ICE.

GTIN / EAN

47116361003424Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/0a1fcf3c/68c4817a823de51db50f51a9/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026The data sheet lists EAN 4711636100342.5Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/amd-motherboards/asus-tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi-mainboard-amd-x870-socket-am5-ddr5Read 14 October 2026The listing title has EAN 4711636100342 and model 90MB1M70-M0EAY0.

4719331876487, 8895230531648Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-4719331876487Read 15 October 2026EAN 4719331876487. The page title and the alltron.ch and shopro.lt listings give the same code.9Retailer pagecomputeralliance.com.auRead 15 October 2026The page lists the UPC/GTIN 889523053164 for the X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available7Spec databasethefpsreview.comRead 14 October 2026The entry shows current US retailer prices, with an Amazon price updated on 2026-10-13.

Available2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listed with 31 offers from German and Austrian shops, from 355.56 EUR, in the snapshot of 2026-08-31 and on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026The page sits under ASUS TUF Gaming motherboards (breadcrumb).

Gaming7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00716772.htmlRead 15 October 2026Use: gaming. The product box in the photo reads GAMING MOTHERBOARD.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM51Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Socket AM5.

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD X870E1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

AMD X870E1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD X870E.

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 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. BIOS updates can add series later.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026The page lists Dynamic OC Switcher and Core Flex under overclocking technologies and AI Overclocking. Its AMD text says X870E and X870 boards have robust overclocking capabilities.

Yes11Press articleguru3d.com/review/colorful-igame-x870e-vulcan-w-oc-v14-review/page-2Read 15 October 2026The AMD X870E chipset overview on page 2 says X870E also allows CPU and DDR5 memory overclocking. This is the chipset maker's feature as Guru3D reports it, in a review of another X870E board.

Board

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 30.5cm x 24.4cm.3Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: ATX, 305 x 244 mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Overview page: Eight Layered PCB design.

83Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-reviewRead 15 October 2026Key features: 8-layer PCB with back-drilling.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/02/x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 20268-layer server-grade PCB with double-thickness copper.5Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 8-layer, 2 oz copper, server-grade PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026The chapter 1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout and connector pages (sections 1-1 and 2-8) show the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

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Yes2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lighting: 2 zones, on the chipset heatsink and the I/O cover.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

16+2+12Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Headline 16+2+1 (80A). Power design section: 16 Vcore (80A, SPS), 2 SOC (80A, SPS) and 1 Misc (80A, DrMOS). The expansion overview lists 16(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A)+1(80A) power stages, which has one more 80 A stage than the power design section.

18+2+22Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM row: 18+2+2, 20 virtual CPU phases (2x9+2) and 11 real CPU phases (9+2). Geizhals reads 80 A PMC41410 power stages and the XDPE192C3B controller. Those two values match the older X870E AORUS PRO ICE and disagree with KitGuru and Profesional Review, so they are not stored.3Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 18x Vcore and 2x SoC power stages plus 2x 60A OnSemi DrMOS for the rest.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/02/x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The review writes 18+2+2.5Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: the product description says 18+2+2 Twin Digital VRM Design.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

162Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Power design section: 16 Vcore power stages.

182Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM row: 18x power stages for VCORE.3Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 18x Infineon PMC41430 for Vcore. The table says 110A. The maker's own figure is not available, so the rating is not stored.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/02/x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 202618 phases for Vcore as 9+9 in parallel, with Infineon PMC41430 stages, 2 for VSoC and 2 for VMisc.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

80A2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 80 A (SPS).

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VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

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Infineon XDPE192C3D3Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 12-phase Infineon XDPE192C3D controller. Profesional Review names the same chip. Geizhals writes XDPE192C3B.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/02/x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Main controller Infineon XDPE192C3D, with a RT3672EE next to the socket.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors and the 24-pin ATX connector.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 lists 1 x PCIe power connector. The connector page (F20G_12V) says it only powers the front panel USB Type-C header for up to 65W PD 3.0 and QC 4+ fast charging, so it is not a slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets.

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5.

256GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 20268000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The same value for all three families.

9,000MT/s2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Data rate: DDR5-5200 (Ryzen 7000/8000G), DDR5-5600 (Ryzen 9000), maximum DDR5-9000 OC.3Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: up to DDR5-9000 (O.C.).5Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: EXPO memory up to DDR5-9000 OC.6Retailer pageeu.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Supported memory clock of up to 9000 MHz.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Page and manual: ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DIMM. The maker does not say how ECC works with each CPU. The ASUS data sheet on the Dutch aggregator lists ECC & Non-ECC.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. No ECC mode is listed. The manual lists only DDR5 5200 and 4800 MT/s.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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Expansion slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4 and 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. The manual's 'Connectors with shared bandwidth' page lets M.2_2 take x4 from the PCIe 5.0 slot.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 from the CPU. Ryzen 9000 and 7000 run it at PCIe 5.0 x16, Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 at PCIe 4.0 x8 and Phoenix 2 at PCIe 4.0 x4. PCIEX4 and PCIEX2 are x16-length slots from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 at x4 and PCIe 3.0 at x2. The CPU slot values are the Ryzen 9000 values.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Not available	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_2 is used at x4. Not supported with Ryzen 8000 processors
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026M.2_1 takes 2280, M.2_2 takes 2242/2260/2280/22110, M.2_3 and M.2_4 take 2280. M.2_1 and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. With Ryzen 8000, M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 is not supported. M.2_3 and M.2_4 are on the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists no M.2 SATA support, so sata is false for every slot. The overview page lists two M.2 heatsinks for three of the four slots. Reviews disagree on which slot has none, so the M.2_2 heatsink value is left out. The manual's shared bandwidth page also pairs M.2_4 with the PCIEX16(G4) slot, but its table shows no usable second configuration, so no sharing is stored for M.2_4.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Cooling overview: Two M.2 Heatsinks for Three M.2 Slots.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026The page 'Connectors with shared bandwidth': PCIEX16(G5) runs x8 with M.2_2 at x4 (default) or x16 with M.2_2 off. With Ryzen 8000, PCIEX16(G5) runs x8/x4 and M.2_2 is off.9Reviewgame2gether.de/os_hardware/das-asus-tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7-im-testRead 14 October 2026The review says all four M.2 slots have heatsinks with thermal pads. HardZone says M.2_2 has no heatsink, so M.2_2 is not stored.10Reviewhardzone.es/reviews/placas-base/asus-tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026HardZone review of 2026-03-02: M.2_3 and M.2_4 sit under a heatsink and M.2_2 is uncovered.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE

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	The ASMedia USB4 controller. Both run at x2 when a device is in M2B_CPU
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2D_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2, Ryzen 9000 values. M2A_CPU takes 25110, 22110, 2580 and 2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4 or x2. M2B_CPU takes 22110 and 2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4 or x2 and shares bandwidth with the ASMedia USB4 controller. With Ryzen 8000 it is unavailable. M2C_SB and M2D_SB take 22110 and 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2 from the chipset. 22110 is stored for 25110 and 22110 slots. The manual lists PCIe SSDs only, so no slot takes SATA. The M.2 steps in section 2-8 remove a motherboard heatsink for every slot, and one heatsink covers M2C_SB and M2D_SB.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

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	3	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	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	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Back panel: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C with display output (PD output max 5V/3A, stored as 15 W), 3 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and 3 audio jacks. There is no optical S/PDIF on the rear panel. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack button are not ports.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE

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	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: 2 USB4 Type-C ports (DisplayPort 1.4, 40 Gbps per Geizhals), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, CPU with graphics only), 1 RJ-45 up to 5 Gbps, 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. The 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are not named Type-A in the manual. All Type-C ports are listed separately, so the 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are Type-A, which Geizhals and KitGuru also state. The ports are not Thunderbolt. The reset, power, clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons and the two antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output for the rear ports.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 20262x USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 (40 Gb/s), 2x USB-C 10 Gb/s, 5x USB-A 10 Gb/s and 3x USB-A 5 Gb/s.

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	30
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Front USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C, up to 30W PD fast-charge, 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max 2A), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	65
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps, up to 65W PD 3.0 and QC 4+ with the PCIe power connector), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (4 ports) and 2 USB 2.0/1.1 headers (4 ports).

Front USB-C header speed

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Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

71Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 4 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.

81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/pump, 4 system fan and 2 system fan/pump headers make 8.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

03Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list and the 19 layout items have only the three Addressable Gen2 headers. There is no 4-pin RGB header.

11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81256Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asus-tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/21815261/productRead 14 October 2026LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125BG, stored as the chip family RTL8125. ASUS names only Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet.7Spec databasethefpsreview.comRead 14 October 2026Database entry: 1x Realtek 8125 - 2.5Gbps.

Realtek RTL81264Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/02/x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Network: Realtek RTL8126 (5 GbE).6Retailer pageeu.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8126, 2.5GbE, 5GbE and GbE. The manual says only Realtek 5GbE LAN chip. Paradigit lists the same chip.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026A Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel (1 x Wi-Fi module).

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the block diagram: an M.2 WIFI socket carries the Wi-Fi module.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax and be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

160MHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160 MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.

320MHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 320MHz wireless standard.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

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Qualcomm QCNCM8651Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865.3Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Qualcomm QCNCM865.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4. GIGABYTE says the version may change with updates. A retailer feature list says 5.3 and its spec table says 5.4.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC1220P1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel, with a BIOS FlashBack LED.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button and a red Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel. It updates the BIOS with the system off.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS is a header (CLRTC). The back panel list has only a BIOS FlashBack button.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-6: a Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026The special features and the 19 layout items list Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device) and a BIOS FlashBack LED. There is no Q-Code display, which other ASUS manuals list as a layout item.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows DB_PORT, with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-digit codes. Geizhals lists a segment display and the product photo shows a two-digit display near the memory slots.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: diagnostic LED indicators and a diagnostic segment display.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026The 19 layout items have no Start button, which other ASUS manuals list.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-6: a power button and a reset button on the back panel, for use in an open case.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield, and a stainless-steel back I/O.

Yes2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: integrierte I/O-Blende.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free M.2 SSD latch), Q-Release Slim PCIe slot (the card tilts out of the slot) and Q-Antenna (the Wi-Fi antenna snaps into place). There is no M.2 heatsink release in the list.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Q-Release Slim, Q-Antenna and M.2 Q-Latch are described with images.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8: M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 SSD clip), M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless heatsink) and a PCIe EZ-Latch Plus release for the graphics card slot. Geizhals lists Quick Connect antenna connectors, which is GIGABYTE's WIFI EZ-Plug.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: 4x M.2 passive heatsinks and Quick Connect antenna connectors.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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54°C4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/02/x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9 7950X at stock without voltage changes (PPT 230 W), Corsair H150i ELITE LCD cooler, 32 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO DDR5-6000, RTX 4080, Corsair RM1000 PSU. The review runs a CPU stress test at stock and reads surfaces with a thermal camera and sensors with HWiNFO. The stress tool, duration and ambient temperature are not stated. Full stock VRM sensors read 54 C and 54 C and the exterior camera read 54 C. At idle the sensors read 44 C and 46 C. The sensor reading is stored.

Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD, 1 x TUF GAMING sticker, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.

User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One noise detection cable, One G Connector, DDR Wind Blade, Two packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. It covers the ICE and the black model.

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi72Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7Read 14 October 2026

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-PRO-X3D-ICE12Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-PRO-X3D-ICERead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the Geizhals listing and search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened and no value comes from it.

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7/techspecRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdf3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/d/5/4/96832f248c2aec02ee024bf5037c041eacab.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E26142, first edition June 2025, hosted by Geizhals (gzhls.at).

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1001 for X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE and X870E AORUS PRO X3D (48 pages), hosted by Geizhals. The PDF was created on 2025-08-22. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years8Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-asus-tuf-gaming-x870e-plus-wifi7-1473827Read 14 October 2026Estonian retailer arvutitark.ee lists a 36 month warranty. The warranty may differ in other markets.

3years2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-x3d-ice-a3592416.htmlRead 15 October 2026Garantie 3 Jahre.

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