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GIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7

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Z890 GAMING X WIFI7

Released October 2024.6Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 15 October 2026Same article: the Z890 boards ship from 2024-10-24, the Core Ultra 200S launch date. Last checked 15 October 2026.

CPU socket
LGA1851
Chipset
Intel Z890
Form factor
ATX
M.2 slots
4

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Ports

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

All specs

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General

Series
GAMING X1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: Z890 GAMING X WIFI7. GAMING X is GIGABYTE's name for this line, below AORUS.
Model numbers
Z890 GAMING X WIFI71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover and title: Z890 GAMING X WIFI7. The regulatory pages list PCB revisions 1.0 and 1.1.8Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/936700/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer code Z890 GAMING X WIFI7.
GTIN / EAN
4719331864941, 8895230451522Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing shows Gigabyte SKU 0889523045152, the 13-digit form of UPC 889523045152. A search excerpt of aztekc.com lists the same UPC. That page was not readable.7Retailer pagegeeknetic.es/comparador-precios/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7/comprarRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331864941 for the Z890 GAMING X WIFI7.8Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/936700/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists Kod EAN 4719331864941 for manufacturer code Z890 GAMING X WIFI7. CustomPC.com.cy lists the same EAN in its page title.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Shows the board in stock at Amazon and Newegg on 2026-10-14.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$259.996Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists Gigabyte Z890 Gaming X WiFi7 at $259.99 among US pre-order listings (B&H, Newegg and Amazon). It is a retailer pre-order price before the launch, excl. sales tax, and not a statement by GIGABYTE. The retailer is not named for this line.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Segment
Gaming9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00649606.htmlRead 15 October 2026The overview calls it a Gigabyte GAMING motherboard. The listing is marked as no longer on sale at LDLC, a French retailer. Other retailers still list the board.
Board revision
Not available

Platform

CPU socket
LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Chipset
Intel Z8901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Supported processors
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: LGA1851 socket, support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Retail listings name Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). Read on 2026-10-15.
CPU overclocking
Yes10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

Board

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Form factor
ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Board dimensions
Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.
PCB layers
Not available
Back-connect design
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.
RGB lighting on the board
Not available

Power delivery

Power stage layout
16+1+22Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key features: Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution. MemoryC prints Digital 16+1+2+1 Phases for the same board, and MaxMyBuild writes 2x8+1+2. The first number is the same.4Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026The title says 16+1+2 phases VRM. The key features line prints 16+1+2+1.5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Phase config 2x8+1+2, the same 16 Vcore stages in 8+8 parallel.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
164Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026The first number of 16+1+2 is the Vcore rail, with 16 DrMOS stages. MaxMyBuild writes 2x8+1+2.
Vcore power stage rating
60A4Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: Digital 16+1+2+1 Phases 60A DrMOS VRM with Solid Capacitor. MaxMyBuild also writes 60A DrMOS. The 60A figure is the Vcore stage rating as the listing copies the maker's text.5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026VRM stages: 60A DrMOS.
VRM controller
Not available
CPU power connectors
8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors and the 24-pin ATX main power connector. No other power connector is listed.
Extra slot power connector
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

Memory type
DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Memory slots
41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Max memory
256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).
Max memory speed (overclocked)
9,200MT/s2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's specification table: support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 9066 / 8933 / 8800 and lower speeds down to 5600MT/s. The board takes Core Ultra (Series 2), its only CPU family. The list names no module setup per speed. The Microcenter India listing below shows the same list. The manual (Rev. 1002) lists only 6400/5600 MT/s, and some retailer titles say up to 8800MHz (OC).3Retailer pagemicrocenterindia.com/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-mbRead 15 October 2026The specification tab copies the same maker list: DDR5 9200(O.C) down to 5600MT/s.
ECC memory
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules that operate in non-ECC mode.
CUDIMM support
Yes2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The memory block of the copied specification table says Support CUDIMM memory module and states no bypass mode limit. The manual (Rev. 1002) does not list it.3Retailer pagemicrocenterindia.com/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-mbRead 15 October 2026The same copied table lists support for CUDIMM memory modules.

Expansion slots

Expansion slots
Physical slotElectrical lanesPCIe generationConnected toCount
PCIe x16165CPU1
PCIe x1644Chipset2
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 running at x16, and takes only a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2 are x16-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 4.0 running at x4. The manual lists no lane sharing between slots. The M2_WIFI socket for the Wi-Fi module is not stored.
Full-length PCIe slots
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5

Storage

M.2 storage slots
SlotPCIe generationPCIe lanesConnected toLongest driveTakes SATA drivesHeatsink
M2A_CPU54CPUM.2 22110NoYes
M2B_CPU44CPUM.2 22110NoYes
M2Q_SB44ChipsetM.2 22110NoYes
M2M_SB44ChipsetM.2 22110YesYes
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8. M2A_CPU takes 25110/22110/2580/2280 and runs PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 from the CPU. M2B_CPU takes 22110/2280 and runs PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 from the CPU. M2Q_SB takes 22110/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 on the chipset. M2M_SB takes 22110/2280, SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 on the chipset. 22110 is stored for all four. The section 2-8 table marks M.2 SATA SSDs as supported on M2M_SB only. Heatsinks: the steps in 2-8 remove a motherboard heatsink with an M.2 EZ-Latch Click for M2A_CPU, and one heatsink that covers M2Q_SB, M2B_CPU and M2M_SB. MaxMyBuild lists heatsinks on all slots.5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026M.2 layout 1x PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3x PCIe 4.0 x4, with M.2 heatsinks on all slots.
M.2 slots
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
SATA ports
41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 4 to 7).

Rear ports

Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CUSB4140USB4Yes
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2210Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 135Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 2.040.48Not availableNot available
DisplayPortDisplayPort 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
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6 back panel list: 1 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort output, compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and slower), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 DisplayPort (up to 3840x2160 at 144 Hz, DisplayPort 2.1), 1 RJ-45 up to 2.5 Gbps, 1 optical S/PDIF out and 2 audio jacks. The three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are not named Type-A in the manual. The only Type-C on the panel is the USB4 port, so they are stored as Type-A. The manual names the port USB4 and not Thunderbolt. USB4 is stored as 40 Gbps. The two antenna connectors are not ports. The HDMI port is the internal F_HDMI header.
Rear USB ports
10
Rear USB-C ports
1
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
No

Internal connectors

Internal USB headers
HeaderMax data rate (Gbps)HeadersFront ports served
USB-C header1011
USB 3 header (19-pin)512
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)0.4824
Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: FU3C_10G (USB Type-C header, USB 3.2 Gen 2, one port), FU3A_5G (USB 3.2 Gen 1, two ports) and FUSB_1 and FUSB_2 (USB 2.0, two ports each). The manual states no USB power output for the Type-C header.
Front USB-C header speed
10Gbps
Fan headers
61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT (CPU fan/pump), SYS_FAN1 to SYS_FAN3 and FAN4_PUMP (system fan/pump) are six fan headers.
ARGB headers
31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers (ARGB_V2_1 to ARGB_V2_3).
RGB headers
11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (LED_C, 12 V).

Networking

Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81255Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Lists Realtek RTL8125 2.5 GbE. The maker writes only Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. Single source.
Ethernet ports
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 wireless communication module: a module is installed on both revisions listed.
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax and be (Wi-Fi 7) for both module options.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.
Max Wi-Fi channel width
160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 160MHz wireless standard, for both module options.
Wi-Fi module
MediaTek MT79251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.1. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.
Bluetooth
5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4 for both module options. LDLC writes Bluetooth 5.3, which the manual does not support.

Audio

Audio codec
Realtek ALC8975Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Lists audio codec ALC897. The maker writes only Realtek Audio CODEC. Single source, and it does not name a PCB revision.
DAC chip
Not available

Features

BIOS flashback
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Q-Flash Plus button on the board and a red Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel (sections 2-6 and 2-7). It updates the BIOS with the system off.
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The back panel list has no button.
POST code display
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7 lists the quick buttons, the Q-Flash Plus button and four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). The manual lists no two-digit display and no debug code table.
Power button on the board
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: power and reset quick buttons on the board.
Dual BIOS
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.
Pre-installed I/O shield
Not available
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key features: WIFI EZ-Plug (quick Wi-Fi antenna installation), EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and screwless design) and EZ-Latch Click (M.2 heatsinks with screwless design).4Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: PCIe UD Slot X with PCIe EZ-Latch Plus, PCIe M.2 design with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus and Thermal Guard, MOSFET heatsinks with M.2 EZ-Latch Click and 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 with WIFI EZ-Plug.

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In the box

In the box
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 4 packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-2. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package.

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Board revisionWi-Fi module
rev. 1.0MediaTek MT7925
rev. 1.1Realtek RTL8922AE

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