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Series

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.

PRO1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: PRO Series Motherboard, PRO B850-S WIFI6E.

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

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.

PRO B850-S WIFI6E, 7E80-002R, 911-7E80-0021Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual names only PRO B850-S WIFI6E. The board's PCB print reads MS-7E80.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026MSI Spain store SKU 911-7E80-002, which is MSI's order code. The part number 7E80-002R comes from Heise's price comparison and European retailers.4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026Model number 7E80-002R.

GTIN / EAN

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.

47113773653385Retailer pagesse.tet.co.uk/tetportal/msi-pro-b850-s-wifi6e-motherboard-amd-b850-socket-am5-atx-pro-b850-s-wifi6e.htmlRead 14 October 2026EAN 4711377365338. Datek and Blinq listings show the same EAN. No UPC was readable on a page that could be opened.

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

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Status

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.

Available4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026Listed with 29 offers from 139 to 235 EUR 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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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.

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

Mainstream2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026The datasheet cover carries the tagline Business and Elegance, and the board sits in MSI's PRO series. MSI names no gaming or creator use. Heise's price comparison also lists the segment as mainstream.

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

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD X870E.

AMD B8501Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.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 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.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, CPU row: AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Desktop Processors, socket AM5. The manual points to msi.com for the newest support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

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.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 29: the motherboard is designed to support overclocking. The Special Features list names Core Boost and Memory Boost. The B850 chipset allows CPU overclocking.

Board

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

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.

ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Form Factor row: ATX, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

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 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.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 244 mm x 305 mm. MSI's Spain store and the TET listing give 243.84 x 304.8 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 x 12 in.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026ATX, 243.84 x 304.8 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 x 12 in.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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.

63Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Product text: 6-layer PCB with 2 oz thickened copper and server-grade material. A search summary of MSI's global page mentioned an 8-layer label next to this text. No maker page or document confirmed 8 layers, and the manual says only Server Grade PCB and 2oz Copper thickened 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.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The component overview on page 27 shows the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors. MSI sells back-connect boards under separate model names.

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.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED, plus the RGB and ARGB headers. The list names no lighting on the board itself.

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+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.

12+2+13Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Product text: 12+2+1 Duet Rail power system with P-PAK. The 12 phases are for the CPU, 2 for SoC and 1 for MISC. Digital PWM controller.

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.

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.

123Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026The 12 Duet Rail phases are the CPU (Vcore) rail. Heise's price comparison lists 12 power stages for VCORE, doubled from 6 real phases.4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026VRM row: 12+2+1, 14 virtual CPU phases (2x6+2) and 8 real CPU phases (6+2). 12 MOSFET power stages for VCORE, 2 for SOC and 1 for other uses. Heise names the stage rating as 55 A, which is not stored because it is a reading of the chip markings.

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.

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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.

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.

Richtek RT3678BE4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026PWM controllers row: RT3678BE (max 10 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). Heise names no maker. The RT3678 family is Richtek's. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator.

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 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.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 2x 8-pin +12V power connectors. Page 39 shows CPU_PWR1 and CPU_PWR2.

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 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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Power Connectors row and the component overview list no extra slot power connector. The Scan listing mentions an 8-pin PCIe power connector, but the manual does not.

Memory

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Memory type

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

DDR51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Memory row: 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 256GB, dual channel. The slots have a single latch.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/c/f/7/9ec63cd304ff9ffa46e4f9df07e3a1461ecb.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

256GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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/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.

8,200MT/s2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory Support: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5 - 8200+ MT/s (OC). MSI's Spain store adds 1DPC 1R and a JEDEC range of 5600 to 4800 MT/s. The maker names no CPU family for the figure.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 20268200+ MT/s OC (1DPC 1R), 5600-4800 MT/s JEDEC. Dual-channel, non-ECC, AMD EXPO supported. No CPU family is named.

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 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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports 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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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports 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 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.

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 32: 2x PCIe x16 slots and 1x PCIe x1 slot. PCI_E1 is from the CPU, PCIe 4.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. It runs PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500 and 8300. PCI_E3 is a x16 slot from the B850 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E2 is the x1 slot from the chipset, up to PCIe 3.0 x1. The board has no PCIe 5.0 graphics slot.

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.

AGIGABYTE 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.

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 33 to 36, Ryzen 9000 values. M2_1 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000), 2280 and 22110 drives, under the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. M2_2 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500 and 8300), 2260 and 2280 drives. The M2_2 install steps show a clip and no heatsink. No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode, so sata is false. The Wi-Fi module sits in a separate M.2 Key-E slot.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=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.

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

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the B850 chipset.

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 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.

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: 3x USB 10Gbps Type-A (CPU), 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C (B850 chipset), 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A (ASM1074), 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45) and 3 audio jacks (line-in, line-out, mic-in). MSI's speed names are stored as USB-IF names: 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 10Gbps as Gen 2. DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 work only with a CPU that has integrated graphics, 4K 60 Hz. The manual gives no USB power output or DisplayPort alt mode figures. The two Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons are not ports.

Rear USB ports

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8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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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.

AGIGABYTE 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).

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 41 and 42: JUSBC1 is 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port. JUSB3 is one 5Gbps connector for 2 ports. JUSB1 and JUSB2 are two USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ports. The JUSBC1 description on page 41 says up to 5Gbps, but the specification and the section title say 10Gbps, and the MSI datasheet counts 2 USB 10Gbps Type-C ports in total. 10 is stored.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

10Gbps=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 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.

61Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x 4-pin CPU fan, 1x 4-pin water-pump/system fan and 4x 4-pin system fan connectors.

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.

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.

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors.

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

11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1).

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 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.

Realtek RTL81251Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek 8125D 2.5Gbps LAN controller. The suffix D is left out.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Owner's 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.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

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 6E1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz. 6 GHz band support may depend on each country's regulations, and Wi-Fi 6E requires Windows 11.

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

160MHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps.

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.

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.

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

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.

5.31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3, FIPS, FISMA. The version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.

Audio

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

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

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Audio row: Realtek ALC897 Codec, 7.1-channel High Definition 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.

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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 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.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: Flash BIOS button on the rear panel, with a Flash BIOS port (USB 10Gbps Type-A).

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: Clear CMOS button on the rear panel. JBAT1 is a second jumper.

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 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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, LED Features and page 48: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. They are single status LEDs and the manual lists no two-digit 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 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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specifications chapter, the component overview and the onboard LEDs page list no power or reset button on the board. Its only buttons are the two on the rear panel.

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 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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.

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 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.

Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II (locks the SSD without a screw, pages 34 to 36) and EZ PCIe Clip II (release for the graphics card, datasheet). The M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink is removed with screws (page 34), so m2_heatsink is not stored. The Wi-Fi antenna cables are connected tight to the antenna connectors (page 26), so antenna_connector is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026Features page: EZ PCIe Clip II allows easy removal of the graphics card by pressing the tail-like lock with one finger.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

1x Motherboard, 1x Quick installation guide, 1x European Union Regulatory Notices, 1x SATA cable, 1x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, 2x EZ M.2 Clip II1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents, page 22.

Links

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Product page

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.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E6Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6ERead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Specifications were read from the user guide, the datasheet and MSI's Spain store.

Spec sheet

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storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for PRO B850-S WIFI6E, generated 2025-10-31, on MSI's datasheet server.

Manual

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.

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI User Guide for PRO B850-S WIFI6E, 39 pages, revision history Version 2.0, 2025/05, First release. English copy hosted on the Geizhals document server, since msi.com blocks agents.

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.

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

3years3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026MSI Spain store: 3-year warranty. Heise's price comparison says 3 years too. The market is Spain and Germany.4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026Warranty: 3 Jahre.

Both are also in the API. Back to all motherboards.