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Series

AORUS1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE (X870E A MASTER X ICE). AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

MAG1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, MAG series.

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

X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE, X870E A MASTER X ICE1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and regulatory page: X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE (X870E A MASTER X ICE). The regulatory page names one model number for both colours, X870E A MASTER X ICE/X870E A MASTER X. The white ICE edition has its own name, so it is one product.

MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, 911-7E59-0183Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026MSI UK store order code 911-7E59-018 for the product MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI. The back-connect model MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is another product with order code 911-7E84-001.

GTIN / EAN

47193318765176Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The store's product feed gives the barcode 4719331876517 for X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE.

47113774090633Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Barcode 4711377409063 in the store's product feed. Scan lists the same GTIN.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026GTIN 4711377409063, manufacturer code MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI.

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

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Status

Available4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with 33 offers on 2026-10-14.

Available3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026The board is listed for sale on this page and on Scan on 2026-10-14.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026In stock at 329.99 GBP on 2026-10-14.

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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MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 says the MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi replaces the original X870E Tomahawk and calls the original its predecessor.

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.

$649.993Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2 specs summary and page 8: price $649.99 US, in a review of 2025-10-16. The review does not call it an MSRP. US prices exclude sales tax. A later retail listing is lower, so this is the launch-month price.

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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.

Gaming6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The retail box in the product photo reads GAMING MOTHERBOARD.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI sells the MAG line as MSI Arsenal Gaming (Wccftech). The selling points say Lightning Fast Game experience and the most immersive gaming experience.

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.

AM51Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AM51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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 X870E1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AMD X870E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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 Series1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2, CPU row: AMD Socket AM5, Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU Support row: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. BIOS updates can add series later. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

Yes3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026The review tests the board with PBO and Curve Optimizer settings on a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. AMD describes the X870E chipset as having robust overclocking capabilities (AMD AM5 chipset page, seen in a search result because the page timed out when opened).

Yes4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The chipset table lists overclocking support for X870E as CPU+Memory. The conclusion calls the BCLK OC Engine a step up for mainstream overclockers.

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

ATX1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

ATX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 20263Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX.

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)1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 30.5cm x 24.4cm. Wccftech lists 244 x 305 mm and Computerorbit 305 mm wide and 244 mm deep. The 305 mm side runs along the rear I/O edge.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX 243.84mm x 304.8mm. This is the exact conversion of 9.6 in x 12 in and rounds to the stored 244 mm x 305 mm.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Standard ATX offering that measures 243.84 x 304.8 mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

83Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: 8-layer PCB with the Back Drill process. Netcodex agrees.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Besonderheiten: White build-compatible PCB. It gives no layer count.5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-amd-ryzen-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-master-x-iceRead 14 October 20268-layer server-grade PCB with 2X copper.

81Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.

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.

No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout in section 1-1 and the connector pages in section 2-7 show the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info says ATX. The PZ page of the same board says Back-connect ATX, so this board is the front-connector model.

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.

Yes3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: RGB zones on the I/O plate and under the PCH heatsink.

No4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The motherboard has no RGB LEDs on its own and has 3 ARGB and 1 RGB LED connectors.5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cons: no RGB frills. The review says there is the option to add your own lighting.

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.

18+2+23Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: 18+2+2 phases (VCore, VccGT, VccAUX).

14+2+11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 80A SPS.

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.

184Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026VRM row: 18+2+2, 18 x 110 A PMC41430 smart power stages for VCORE, 2 x 80 A for SOC and 2 x 55 A DrMOS for other rails.

144Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202614+2+1 (VCore, VccGT, VccAUX) power stages. The first number is the Vcore rail.

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.

110A3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: 110A phases for VCore and SOC and 90A for the two MISC phases. Geizhals says 18 x 110A for VCORE.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 202618 x 110 A for VCORE.5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-amd-ryzen-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-master-x-iceRead 14 October 2026Digital Twin 18+2+2 Phases (110A Smart Power Stage), copying the maker's text.

80A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 80A SPS. Scan's spec text says 60A Smart Power Stage and names the X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI, so it is a copy of the older board's text. MSI's own UK store page, datasheet text and Club386 give 80A.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202680A Power Stages, the same figure MSI states.

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.

Infineon XDPE192C3B4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: XDPE192C3B (max 12 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). Geizhals names no maker. XDPE is the Infineon prefix, as on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator.

MPS MP28374Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Review of 2026-01-12: 14+2+1 phase Duet Rail power delivery controlled by the MP2837 PWM controller with MPS2516 MP87670 80A power stages. The review writes MP2837 without a maker. The MP prefix is Monolithic Power Systems, and the same sentence names MPS for the stages. No other review names the controller.

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 pin1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power and 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors.

8+8 pin1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The CPU is supplied through an 8+8-pin power connector configuration.

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.

No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 lists 1 x PCIe power connector (F20G_12V). Section 2-7 says it only gives additional power to the front panel USB Type-C header (FU3C_20G) for 65W fast charging. It does not feed the expansion slots, so it is not counted.

Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x Power Connector (PCIE_PWR 8pin).

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM), dual channel. The manual lists only 5200/4800 MT/s memory. The maker's overclocked figure is in the press release and the retailer spec tabs.

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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.

256GB1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

256GB3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.

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.

9,000MT/s2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20250917ae65500Read 14 October 2026Series text: DDR5 support up to 9000+ MT/s. The release gives no CPU family or module setup. Core Ultra is not a candidate here, and Ryzen 9000 is the newest family the board supports.3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: XMP and EXPO up to 9000 MT/s (OC Plus).5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-amd-ryzen-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-master-x-iceRead 14 October 2026Spec table copies the maker's: DDR5 9000+ MT/s (OC), XMP and EXPO.6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Memory speed up to 9000 MHz.

8,400MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: Dual Channel DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC). The UK store page names this as 1DPC 1R with Ryzen 9000.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 Series processors max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. The 8400 value is stored. The memory table also lists DDR5 8400 to 5600 (OC) and 5600 to 4800 (JEDEC).

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.

No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules.

No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory.

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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No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only.

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.

AGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	8	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. It runs PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Phoenix 2, and drops to x8 when PCIEX8 is used. PCIEX8 is a x16-length slot from the CPU at PCIe 5.0 x8 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, and is unavailable with Ryzen 8000. PCIEX4 is a x16-length slot from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 at x4, and becomes unavailable when M2D_SB is used.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Slot table: 3 x PCI-E x16 slots. PCI_E1 is PCIe 5.0 x16, PCI_E2 is PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 is PCIe 4.0 x4. The CPU or chipset source comes from the UK store page. All three are full-length slots.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8500 and 8300). PCI_E2 up to PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 up to PCIe 4.0 x4, both from the chipset. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.

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

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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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.

AGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER 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 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2B_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The slot and the two USB4 ports both run at up to x2
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2D_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The PCIe 4.0 x4 slot is disabled
M2E_SB	4	2	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7, Ryzen 9000 values. M2A_CPU takes 2580/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2. M2B_CPU takes 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, and shares bandwidth with the ASMedia USB4 controller, so both run at up to x2 when the slot is used. M2C_SB and M2D_SB take 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 from the chipset. M2E_SB takes 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x2. Section 2-7 says the board supports only M.2 PCIe SSDs, so no slot takes SATA. The install steps show a removable motherboard heatsink on every slot. 2580 is stored as 2280, which is the 80 mm length.3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: EZ-Flex pressure plates, dual-sided thermal pads, EZ-Latch heatsink removal and an M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. on the top Gen 5 slot.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a device is installed in M.2_2. Setting M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Storage table: M.2_1 and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_3 and M.2_4 are PCIe 4.0 x4, and the SATA mode row of every M.2 slot says N/A. Slot lengths, sources and lane sharing come from the UK store page.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 22110 and 2280. M.2_2 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_3 and M.2_4 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8000 and M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 and unavailable on Ryzen 8500 and 8300. The USB 40Gbps Type-C ports and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth. Heatsinks are on all four slots per Wccftech and Club386.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

21Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors from the chipset.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026SATA 6G (Qty): 4.

Rear ports

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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.

AGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER 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 2x2	1	20	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	7	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	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 manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: 2 x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, up to 3840x2160 at 240 Hz), 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 1 x HDMI, 2 x RJ-45 (10 Gbps and 5 Gbps), 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. The Gen 2 Type-C port text on page 19 says USB 3.2 Gen 1, which the spec list and block diagram contradict, so Gen 2 is stored. The USB4 ports come from an ASMedia controller and are not Thunderbolt. HDMI needs a CPU with integrated graphics. The Q-Flash Plus, Clear CMOS, reset and power buttons and the antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output for the rear ports.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX 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	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	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	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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list and rear panel photo. The photo shows 2 audio jacks (line out and mic in). Counts come from the datasheet totals and the UK store page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB ports totals: 2 USB 40Gbps (2 Type-C), 1 USB 20Gbps (1 Type-C), 3 USB 10Gbps (2 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 7 USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 8 USB 2.0. The 20 Gbps Type-C and the second set of 4 USB 5Gbps and 4 USB 2.0 ports are front panel headers. Datasheet generated 2026-02-26.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: Clear CMOS, USB 10Gbps Type-A, USB 5Gbps Type-A, USB 2.0, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, audio connectors, Flash BIOS, HDMI, USB 40Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-A, optical S/PDIF out. Counts are from the USB table: 4 USB 2.0, 3 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C and 2 USB 40Gbps Type-C, all on the rear. The 2 Type-C DisplayPort USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 and need a CPU with integrated graphics, so dp_alt_mode is true. HDMI 2.1 FRL up to 8K 60 Hz, also graphics from the CPU only. The 40Gbps ports are USB4. MSI does not say Thunderbolt. The audio jack count of 2 is from the rear panel photo.

Rear USB ports

11=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

12=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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.

AGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER 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 manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: 1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps, up to 65W PD 3.0/QC 4+ with the F20G_12V power connector), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (4 ports) and 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (4 ports).

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	27
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	Not available	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	Not available	4	Not available

Source3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. These are ports served by front panel headers. The number of headers is not stated, so count is left out. The 27 W for the Type-C port is from Tech-Critter.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Connector list: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. Conclusion list: 4x USB 2.0 (Front), 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front).6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Support for front USB Type-C with up to 27W fast charging. The review does not name the header speed, which comes from MSI's USB 20Gbps Type C port.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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.

81Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, SYS_FAN1 to SYS_FAN4 and FAN8_PUMP are 7 four-pin headers on the board. The 3_FANS_1 header takes the included extension cable for three more fans (FAN5 to FAN7), each rated 2A and 24W. A header that drives several fans counts once, so the total is 8. Geizhals and Computerorbit count 10 in total, which counts the three fans on that header one by one.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fan and pump headers (10 total): 1 CPU, 1 CPU fan/pump, 4 fan, 3 fan via adapter and 1 fan/pump. The three fans on the adapter header count once, which gives 8.

83Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1 CPU fan, 1 PUMP_SYS fan and 6 system fans make 8 headers. The JAF_2 ARGB+FAN+USB2.0 header (EZ Conn) is a combination connector and is not counted.

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.

41Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers.

33Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2).

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.

11Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header.

13Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x RGB LED connector (JRGB).

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 RTL8126, Realtek RTL81271Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek 5GbE LAN chip (LAN1) and Realtek 10GbE LAN chip (LAN2). The manual names no chip model. The models come from Computerorbit and 24wireless.6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026LAN controller: Realtek RTL8126, RTL8127. The 24wireless article reads the 10G port as RTL8127 and the 5G port as RTL8126 from the block diagram. Suffix letters are unknown.7Press article24wireless.info/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-iceRead 14 October 2026Reads the 10GBASE-T port as RTL8127 and the 5GBASE-T port as RTL8126 from the block diagram. This is the author's inference.

Realtek RTL81261Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026LAN Chip: 1x Realtek 8126 5G LAN. Stored as the chip family RTL8126.

Ethernet ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: M2_WIFI socket carries the wireless module, and the rear panel has 2 antenna connectors (2T2R).

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7. The UK store page says the module is pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz channels depend on each country's regulations.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps. 6 GHz may depend on each country's rules.

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.

320MHz1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard.

320MHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 20266GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

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.

MediaTek MT79271Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927, RZ738. RZ738 is the AMD-branded module name for the same MediaTek chip.

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

5.41Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4. The version may change with updates. Geizhals says 5.3, and the maker's manual wins.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth SPEC: Supports Bluetooth 5.4, MLO, 4KQAM. MSI says the version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chip vendor.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.

Realtek ALC40803Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Audio: Realtek ALC4080 Codec, 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio.

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.

ESS ES91181Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ESS ES9118 DAC chip.

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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.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button and a Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel. It updates the BIOS with the system off.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 8: Flash BIOS Button.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-6: Clear CMOS button on the back panel. A Clear CMOS jumper also exists.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 1: Clear CMOS Button.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout page 4 shows DB_PORT, with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-character codes. The board also has four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). The retailer photo shows the two-digit display near the top right corner.

Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026LED FEATURE: 4x EZ Debug LED, 1x EZ Digit Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. The EZ Digit Debug LED is MSI's two-digit POST display. Wccftech names it EZ Digi-DEBUG LED and Club386 an error code 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.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: power button and reset button on the back panel of the board, for use in an open case.

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

No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026The box contents in section 1-3 list no loose I/O shield. Wccftech describes a lit Lightning I/O panel and the retailer photo shows the plate on the board.3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: RGB-lit Lightning I/O panel.

Yes6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-04-02: other quality-of-life touches include a pre-installed I/O shield, Clear CMOS button, EZ Debug LED, and EZ Wi-Fi antenna.

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, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-5 and 2-7: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus button on the graphics card slot, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 SSD clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless heatsink). The manual lists one antenna and does not say whether its connector is push-on, so antenna_connector is not stored.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Feature text for EZ PCIe Release (a button locks or unlocks the PCIe slot) and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (tool-less design for installing or removing the M.2 SSD and the shield). The EZ M.2 Clip II is named in the selling points of the spec sheet. Club386 says only two of the M.2 heatsinks are toolless and the large centre block needs a screwdriver. MSI's text is used. The Wi-Fi antenna connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna.

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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45.5°C5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table, stock settings: VRM temperature 45.5 C. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-6400 32GB, Crucial T700 2TB, Radeon RX 7800 XT, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. The review's How we test page says temperatures are read with an infrared thermometer. The stress test, its duration, the sensor position and the ambient temperature are not stated. With Game Boost on the table shows 46.5 C. Tech-Critter reports 64 C by HWiNFO64 with a Ryzen 9 9950X, Wccftech shows 56 C in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Their methods differ, so they are not 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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129W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption idle 129 W. The meter is not named and the whole-system reading is assumed from the table title. Same test system as the VRM result. Wccftech shows 105 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and an RTX 4090.

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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303W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption load 303 W. The load test is not named. The same table shows 379 W with Game Boost on, which tunes Precision Boost Overdrive for the CPU. The graphics card is not stated as loaded. Wccftech shows 362 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE motherboard, User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, DDR Wind Blade, One fan power extension cable, One noise detection cable, Two thermistor cables, Two Velcro cable ties, One G Connector1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and says the actual items depend on the package. It names the ICE or the non-ICE board, and only the ICE board is listed here.

Quick installation guide, Cable sticker sheet, EZ Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 plate screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 2 x SATA cables, EZ Front Panel cable4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Unboxing page: Quick Installation Guide, Cable Sticker sheet, a flyer, EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, M.2 Plate Screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), two SATA Cables and an EZ Front Panel cable. This is the reviewer's list. MSI's box content list is empty on its pages. The flyer is left out.

Links

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Product page

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-MASTER-X3D-ICE8Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-MASTER-X3D-ICERead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Specifications were read from the user's manual, the press release, a retailer spec tab and reviews.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI8Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

Spec sheet

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storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI spec sheet, 2 pages, English (US) version, printed with the date 2026-10-14.

Manual

api.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdf1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1004 (2026), 51 pages, for X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE and X870E AORUS MASTER X3D, hosted by tehnoteka.rs with a retailer cover page. GIGABYTE's own file mb_manual_x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice_1003_e.pdf returned 404 on 2026-10-14. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the maker's page was not opened.

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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.

3years4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 years.6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Three years.

3years7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Warranty duration 36 months, direct, on this UK page. The EU MSI store lists 3 years for the PZ model.

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