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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-97P9-Q3AF2

ATX board for Intel LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR5 memory up to 192 GB, four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 GbE LAN and USB 20 Gb/s Type-C ports

  • ProcessorSupport for the 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentiu
  • ChipsetIntel Z790 Express Chipset
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memorySupport for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.
  • Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core on LGA 1700 socket
  • Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 192 GB with XMP 3.0 profiles
  • Twin 16+1+2 phase digital VRM with advanced thermal armor for stable power
  • Four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots plus PCIe 5.0 x16 for fast storage and graphics
  • 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 with 320 MHz channel support

Socket LGA 1700 DDR5 platform

The GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7 is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z790 Express chipset for LGA 1700 processors. It supports 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Four 288-pin DDR5 slots accept up to 192 GB of memory with XMP 3.0 profiles. A 16+1+2 phase digital VRM and thermal armour deliver stable power for demanding workloads.

Four M.2 slots and PCIe 5.0 graphics

Enthusiasts who want four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors and a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot will find the storage and expansion headroom they need. The board also provides 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels and Bluetooth 5.3 for modern networking. Builders requiring more than 192 GB of system memory or a different socket type should consider alternative platforms.

DDR5 memory capacity up to 192 GB

The maximum supported memory of 192 GB across four DDR5 DIMMs is the key specification that determines whether this motherboard fits a given build. Each slot can hold a 48 GB module and the dual-channel architecture scales with XMP 3.0 kits up to 8266 MT/s. If the planned workload exceeds this capacity limit, a different chipset or form factor will be required.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7
Processor
ProcessorSupport for the 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memorySupport for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/s/1 Gbit/s/100 Mbit/s)
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7–802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11be 320 MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsCPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsChipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)
Rear panel ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length30.5 cm × 24.4 cm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7 and what must I buy separately?

The motherboard includes the I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws and standoffs, Wi-Fi 7 antenna, and driver disc. You must purchase a LGA 1700 CPU, DDR5 memory, storage drives, graphics card, power supply, case and CPU cooler separately.

Which DDR5 speed should I choose for this board with a 13th or 12th Gen Core CPU?

The board supports XMP 3.0 kits from 5800 up to 8266 MT/s. Higher speeds need a strong memory controller and good cooling; 6000–7200 MT/s kits with low CAS latency are widely stable on these CPUs.

What does the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot mean for my graphics card once the board is built?

The primary PCIEX16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, giving a compatible GPU the full 5.0 bandwidth. Current cards run at PCIe 4.0, so the slot is ready for next-generation GPUs without a board change.

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