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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE

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X870E AORUS PRO ICE

Released September 2024.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed since 2024-08-30. Last checked 16 October 2026.

CPU socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD X870E
Form factor
ATX
M.2 slots
4

64 of 78 fields known.

At a glance

  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

    3

    Higher than 94% of other motherboards.

Ports

  • 2 USB-C USB4
  • 3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 4 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 USB-A USB 2.0
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 2 3.5 mm audio
  • Optical S/PDIF
  • USB-C header
  • 2 USB 3 header (19-pin)
  • 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)

All specs

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General

Model numbers
X870E AORUS PRO ICE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Regulatory page: Model Number X870E AORUS PRO ICE/X870E AORUS PRO. The two models are one board in two colours.
Announced
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Board revision
Not available

Platform

CPU socket
AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Chipset
AMD X870E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Socket AM5, AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. The manual points to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

Board

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Form factor
ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.
Board dimensions
Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.
Back-connect design
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and 2-8 connector pages show the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.
RGB lighting on the board
Yes4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Lighting: on-board RGB, one zone on the chipset heatsink.

Power delivery

Power stage layout
16+2+29Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-amd-x870e-s-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 202616+2+2 Twin Digital VRM, 80A Smart Power Stage, 8+8-pin CPU power.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
164Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026VRM row: 16+2+2, 16x 80 A PMC41410 smart power stages for VCORE, 2 for SOC/VCCGT and 2 DrMOS for the rest. Geizhals also counts 18 virtual and 10 real CPU phases.
VRM controller
Infineon XDPE192C3B4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: XDPE192C3B (max 12 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). XDPE192C3B is Infineon. No review of this board names a controller, and this is one aggregator.
Extra slot power connector
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

Max memory
256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,200MT/s4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Data rate: DDR5-5200 (Ryzen 7000/8000G), DDR5-5600 (Ryzen 9000), max DDR5-8000 OC. Netcodex, hinta.fi and comparateur-gamer say 8200. 8200 is stored.5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-am5-lga-1718-atx-ddr5-4x-m-2-pcie-5-0-usb4-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-ez-latch-q-flashRead 14 October 2026The spec table copies GIGABYTE's: DDR5 8200(OC) to 4800 MT/s. The title says up to 8000MHz (OC). No module setup per speed is given. Ryzen 9000 is the newest family the board is sold for.6Retailer pagehinta.fi/4941721/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice/tuotetiedotRead 14 October 2026Memory speeds 4400 to 8200 MHz supported, maximum 8200 MHz.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-4719331864798Read 14 October 2026The spec table lists support up to 8200 MHz. The marketing text cites DDR5-8000 (OC).9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-amd-x870e-s-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026The overview says overclocking support up to 8000 MT/s. The spec table of the maker says 8200, which is stored.
ECC memory
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC unbuffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. No ECC mode is listed.
CUDIMM support
Not available

Expansion slots

Expansion slots
Physical slotElectrical lanesPCIe generationConnected toCount
PCIe x16165CPU1
PCIe x1644Chipset1
PCIe x1643Chipset1
Full-length PCIe slots
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5

Storage

M.2 storage slots
SlotPCIe generationPCIe lanesConnected toLongest driveTakes SATA drivesHeatsinkShares lanes with
M2A_CPU54CPUM.2 22110NoYesNot available
M2B_CPU54CPUM.2 22110NoYesThe PCIe x16 slot runs at x8
M2C_CPU54CPUM.2 22110NoYesThe PCIe x16 slot runs at x8
M2D_SB44ChipsetM.2 22110NoYesNot available
M.2 slots
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
3
SATA ports
41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

Rear ports

Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CUSB4240USB4Yes
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2310Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 145Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 2.020.48Not availableNot available
HDMIHDMI 2.11Not availableNot availableNot available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available12.5Not availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available2Not availableNot availableNot available
Optical S/PDIFNot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
Rear USB ports
11
Rear USB-C ports
2
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
No

Internal connectors

Internal USB headers
HeaderMax data rate (Gbps)HeadersFront ports served
USB-C header2011
USB 3 header (19-pin)524
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)0.4824
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
Fan headers
81Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/pump, 4 system fan and 2 system fan/pump headers.
ARGB headers
31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers.
RGB headers
11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header.

Networking

Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81254Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5GBase-T. The suffix BG is left out. The manual says only Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-4719331864798Read 14 October 20262.5 GbE LAN (Realtek RTL8125).11Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-iceRead 14 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5 GbE, 1 port.
Ethernet ports
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 320MHz wireless standard.
Wi-Fi module
Qualcomm QCNCM8651Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the regulatory page: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865.

Audio

Audio codec
Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.
DAC chip
Not available

Features

BIOS flashback
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button and a red Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel. It updates the BIOS with the system off.
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The back panel list has no clear CMOS button. BuildCores also says no button.
Power button on the board
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: power button and reset button on the board.
Dual BIOS
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 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. The Scan UK photo shows the antenna ports.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU load
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box

In the box
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One noise detection cable, One G Connector, One M.2 thermal pad, Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 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 standard model.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Garantie 3 Jahre.6Retailer pagehinta.fi/4941721/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice/tuotetiedotRead 14 October 2026Warranty: three years. The market is not named.

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