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MEG X870E GODLIKE
Released November 2024.8Press articleguru3d.com/story/flagship-msi-meg-x870e-godlike-amd-motherboard-becomes-available-pricing-in-usdRead 15 October 2026Guru3D, 2024-11-15: MSI has released the MEG X870E GODLIKE. The same article gives about 1,279 USD, which differs from the 1,099 dollars that Tom's Hardware reports, so no launch price is stored. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- AM5
- Chipset
- AMD X870E
- Form factor
- E-ATX
- M.2 slots
- 5
68 of 78 fields known.
At a glance
Rear USB ports
15
Higher than all other motherboards.
Rear USB-C ports
7
Higher than all other motherboards.
Fan headers
101Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 x CPU fan, 2 x water-pump or system fan, and on the EZ CONTROL HUB 7 x 4-pin system fan connectors. That makes 3 on the board and 7 on the hub that ships in the box and links through the board's EZ Link header. Tom's Hardware also counts 10. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector and is not counted. The water flow connector is not a fan header.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 3 fan and pump headers on the board and 7 more on the EZ Control Hub, for a total of 10.
Higher than 98% of other motherboards.
CPU core power stages
242Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026The Vcore rail is 24 Duet Rail phases with 110A smart power stages. Tom's Hardware reads this as 24 power stages for Vcore.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The bullets say the board employs a 24 DRPS (110A, SPS), which is 24 Duet Rail power stages.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 27 Phase (24x 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore). The text says 27 phases with 24 dedicated to Vcore.
Higher than 98% of other motherboards.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
Higher than 83% of other motherboards.
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB4
- 5 USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 8 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 2 Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 3.5 mm audio
- Optical S/PDIF
- 2 USB-C header
- 2 USB 3 header (19-pin)
- 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)
General
- Model numbers
- MEG X870E GODLIKE, 7E48-001R, 911-7E48-0061Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual cover names the model MEG X870E GODLIKE. The codes 7E48-001R and 911-7E48-006 are from the retailer and MSI shop sources below.2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026MSI France e-shop, SKU 911-7E48-006.10Retailer pageebay.de/p/3074116473Read 15 October 2026Listing titles carry the code 7E48-001R. Arvutitark and Digitec list the same manufacturer code.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026Product code 7E48-001R.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4711377276221, 8241423887473Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142388747.10Retailer pageebay.de/p/3074116473Read 15 October 2026The eBay product page lists GTIN 4711377276221. Aspen Solutions lists the same EAN.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Board revision
- Not available
Platform
- Chipset
- AMD X870E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD X870E Chipset.
- Supported processors
- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The manual says to go to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15.
- CPU overclocking
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The CPU socket section says the board is designed to support overclocking, and the special features list Core Boost under Performance. AMD's chipset page lists Ryzen processor overclocking for X870E.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's AM5 chipset specifications table lists Ryzen processor overclocking enabled for X870E, and the page names the MEG X870E GODLIKE among its X870E boards. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.
Board
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Form factor
- E-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: E-ATX Form Factor.
- Board dimensions
- Width277Height305mm(10.9 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 10.9 in. x 12 in. (277mm x 305 mm). Tom's Hardware news gives about 288 x 304.8 mm, and the manual is used.
- PCB layers
- 102Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Frozr Guard text: a server-grade 10-layer PCB with 2 oz of thickened copper.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026From the manufacturer: a 10-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz of thickened copper.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026The shop copies MSI's feature text: 10-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.
- RGB lighting on the board
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features list a 3-pin ARGB connector and a LED demo connector. The back panel section says the Smart button can turn on and off all the onboard LEDs with Mystic Light, and the overview names the LED_SW1 EZ LED Control switch.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: three tastefully implemented RGB zones, a static RGB display on the primary M.2 heatsink and a chipset that glows with the model name.
Power delivery
- Power stage layout
- 24+2+12Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Ultra Power text: digital PWM IC, 24 phase Duet Rail power (110A SPS), 2 phase SOC power and 1 phase MISC power. Written 24+2+1 as MSI's feature text and Club386 write it.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: VRM 24+2+1, 110A.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026The shop copies MSI's feature text: 24+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 242Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026The Vcore rail is 24 Duet Rail phases with 110A smart power stages. Tom's Hardware reads this as 24 power stages for Vcore.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The bullets say the board employs a 24 DRPS (110A, SPS), which is 24 Duet Rail power stages.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 27 Phase (24x 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore). The text says 27 phases with 24 dedicated to Vcore.
- Vcore power stage rating
- 110A2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Smart Power Stage 110A.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 202624 DRPS (110A, SPS).6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: 24+2+1, 110A.
Memory
Expansion slots
- Expansion slots
Physical slot Electrical lanes PCIe generation Connected to Count PCIe x16 16 5 CPU 1 PCIe x16 8 5 CPU 1 PCIe x4 4 4 Chipset 1 - Full-length PCIe slots
- 2
- Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
- 5
Storage
- M.2 storage slots
Slot PCIe generation PCIe lanes Connected to Longest drive Takes SATA drives Heatsink Shares lanes with M2_1 5 4 CPU M.2 2280 No Yes Not available M2_2 5 4 CPU M.2 2280 No Yes The rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a drive is in M2_2. Setting M2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns the USB 40Gbps ports off M2_3 4 4 Chipset M.2 22110 No Yes Not available M2_4 4 2 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes PCI_E3 runs at x2 when a drive is in M2_4 M2_5 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes Not available - M.2 slots
- 5
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 2
Rear ports
- Rear ports
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 5 10 Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 8 10 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 - Rear USB ports
- 15
- Rear USB-C ports
- 7
- Fastest rear USB port
- 40Gbps
- Thunderbolt
- No
Internal connectors
- Internal USB headers
Header Max data rate (Gbps) Headers Front ports served Power out (W) USB-C header 20 1 1 60 USB-C header 10 1 1 Not available USB 3 header (19-pin) 5 2 4 Not available USB 2.0 header (9-pin) 0.48 2 4 Not available - Front USB-C header speed
- 20Gbps
- Fan headers
- 101Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 x CPU fan, 2 x water-pump or system fan, and on the EZ CONTROL HUB 7 x 4-pin system fan connectors. That makes 3 on the board and 7 on the hub that ships in the box and links through the board's EZ Link header. Tom's Hardware also counts 10. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector and is not counted. The water flow connector is not a fan header.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 3 fan and pump headers on the board and 7 more on the EZ Control Hub, for a total of 10.
Networking
- Ethernet controllers
- Marvell AQC113, Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 1 x Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN controller and 1 x Marvell AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN controller. The suffix CS is left out.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Marvell AQC113CS (10 GbE) and Realtek 8126 (5 GbE).6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: Marvell 10Gb/s and Realtek 5Gb/s.
- Ethernet ports
- 2
- Ethernet speed
- 10Gbps
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, with MLO and 4KQAM.
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps. 6 GHz may depend on each country's regulations.
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz).
- Wi-Fi module
- Qualcomm FastConnect 78004Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Qualcomm Fast Connect 7800 Wi-Fi 7, 320 MHz, 6 GHz, 5.8 Gbps, BT 5.4. No source gives the module part number, so the platform name is stored.
Audio
- Audio codec
- Realtek ALC40821Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9219Q, 7.1-channel USB high performance audio.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS9219Q combo DAC/HPA.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: Realtek ALC4082.
- DAC chip
- ESS ES9219Q1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9219Q. Tom's Hardware writes ESS 9219Q combo DAC/HPA and Arvutitark copies MSI's text ESS audio DAC and amplifier, so the maker is ESS.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: ESS9219Q combo DAC/HPA, which is the ES9219Q part.
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel: 1 x Flash BIOS button.
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button.
- POST code display
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Dynamic Dashboard III LCD shows progress and error codes during booting and POST, and the manual's Debug Code LED table lists the two-character codes. MSI's French shop page names an EZ Digi-Debug LED on the dashboard. Tom's Hardware lists a 2-character debug LED.2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026The Dynamic Dashboard works as a relay with start, reset and EZ PCIe release buttons and an EZ Digi-Debug LED.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 1 two-character debug LED. The manual is the main source.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the Dynamic Dashboard III can provide debug codes.
- Power button on the board
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1 x Power button and 1 x Reset button on the EZ BRIDGE module attached to the board. The rear Smart button can also reset the system.
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.
- Tool-free features
- Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II (M.2 latch), Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks that lift off with a button (M.2 heatsink), EZ PCIe Release (button on the EZ Bridge) and EZ Antenna. The Installing Antenna section says to plug the two antenna cables onto the antenna connectors.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026The EZ section says SSD installs are toolless with EZ M.2 Clip II and magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks, the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot has EZ PCIe Release, and the EZ Wi-Fi Antenna has a plug and play connector.
Measured
In the box
- In the box
- Quick installation guide, European Union Regulatory Notices, USB drive, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x 1 to 2 RGB extension cable, 1 x ARGB extension cable, 1 x 1 to 3 ARGB extension cable, 2 x Thermistor cables, 1 x EZ Front Panel cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Link cable, 1 x 1 to 2 SATA power cable, 1 x M.2 Xpander fan control cable, 1 x EZ CONTROL HUB, 1 x M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card, 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x Gaming cable sticker, 1 x Hub screw set, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, 1 x 0.5mm thermal pad (for the Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5 card), 1 x 1.25mm thermal pad (for the Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5 card)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents as listed in the manual. The EZ Control Hub and the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card are in the box.
Links
- Product page
- www.msi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKE12Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKERead 15 October 2026MSI's product page for the MEG X870E GODLIKE. The page blocks agents and was not opened. Its address is the one MSI uses for all MEG boards, and the Specification tab is its sibling page.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE User Guide, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It carries no edition date.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 3years2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Garantie de 3 ans. The shop is the French MSI e-shop run from Germany.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years Manufacturer, on the US page.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026Warranty (months) 36. The shop is in Estonia.
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Sources
We read 12 sources for this motherboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdf
- Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlike
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873
- Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.html
- Retailer pageebay.de/p/3074116473
- Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKE
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