- General Information
- Manufacturer
- GIGABYTE Technology, Inc
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.gigabyte.us
- Brand Name
- Aorus
- Product Type
- Desktop Motherboard
X Gen Designed for 14th Gen
X marks the 14th generation! Introducing the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards, the most powerful platforms ever built for the Intel Core 14th Gen processors. With the leading performance in DDR5 memory, the upgraded DIY-friendly innovations, and the all-new BIOS redesigned as user-centered, the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards are built to fully unleash the next-gen power.
16+1+2 Twin Digital VRM Design
- 8-Layer PCB
- Low Loss PCB
- 2X Copper PCB
- Premium Choke and Capacitor
4 x Gen 4 M.2 Slots Full-length PCIe slots
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 with PCIe UD Slot X
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots
UD Power Connector
- 24 pin ATX with UD Solid Pin
- 8+8 pin CPU with UD Solid Pin
Intel Core 14th Processors Support 4 x DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5
Memory Xceed in DDR5 performance
GIGABYTE is committed to enabling the unparalleled performance of the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. That is why every Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Best-in-class Compatibility
DDR5 Overclocking Up to
8266 MT/s
Memory Xceed in DDR5 performance
GIGABYTE is committed to enabling the unparalleled performance of the Intel Core 14th Gen processors. That is why every Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Best-in-class Compatibility
DDR5 Overclocking Up to
8266 MT/s
BIOS Engineering
Feature-rich BIOS functions that enable easy access to the best-in-class DDR5 performance.
DDR5 XMP Booster
one click to auto boost your DDR5 module by the highest profile
DDR5 Auto Booster
one click to boost native DDR5-5600 to 6000
High Bandwidth
one click to increase DDR5 bandwidth
Low Latency
one click to shorten DDR5 latency
XMP 3.0 User Profile
optimizes memory settings and achieve the best performance for the system
Hardware Craftsmanship
Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.
- Shielded Memory Routing
- Isolated Memory Routing
- 8-layer Server-grade PCB
- Back Drilling Technology
Robust VRM Design Xtraordinary power delivery
The Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX motherboard is equipped with the all-digital power design to achieve peak performance of the next-gen processor while providing the best stability under heavy workloads.
- Processor & Chipset
- Chipset Manufacturer
- Intel
- Chipset Model
- Z790
- Total Processor Supported
- 1
- Processor Socket
- Socket LGA-1700
- Processor Generation Supported
- 12th Gen
- 13th Gen
- 14th Gen
- Processor Supported
- Core
- Pentium Gold
- Celeron
- Memory
- Number of Memory Slots
- 4
- Memory Form Factor
- DIMM
- UDIMM
- Maximum Memory Supported
- 192 GB
- Memory Technology
- DDR5 SDRAM
- Memory Speed Supported
- 8266 MHz
- 8200 MHz
- 8000 MHz
- 7950 MHz
- 7900 MHz
- 7800 MHz
- 7600 MHz
- 7400 MHz
- 7200 MHz
- 7000 MHz
- 6800 MHz
- 6600 MHz
- 6400 MHz
- 6200 MHz
- 6000 MHz
- 5800 MHz
- 5600 MHz
- 5400 MHz
- 5200 MHz
- 4800 MHz
- 4000 MHz
- I/O Controller
- Controller Type
- Serial ATA/600
- RAID Supported
- Yes
- RAID Levels
- 0
- 1
- 5
- 10
- Video
- Onboard Video
- CPU Dependent Video
- Audio
- Audio Channels
- 7.1
- Network & Communication
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Standard
- Bluetooth 5.3
- 2.5Gigabit Ethernet
- Yes
- Wireless LAN
- Yes
- Wireless LAN Standard
- IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 3.0
- PCI Express Standard
- PCI Express 5.0
- PCI Express 4.0
- Total Number of PCI Express Slots
- 3
- Number of PCI Express x16 Slots
- 3
- Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of USB Ports
- 10
- Number of USB 2.0 Ports
- 4
- Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 3
- Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports
- 2
- S/PDIF
- Yes
- HDMI
- Yes
- HDMI Version
- 2.0
- DisplayPort
- Yes
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports
- 1
- Thunderbolt
- Yes
- Onboard Interfaces
- Number of SATA Interfaces
- 6
- Number of M.2 Interfaces
- 4
- Total Number of Onboard USB Ports
- 7
- Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports
- 4
- Physical Characteristics
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Width
- 12"
- Depth
- 9.6"
- Miscellaneous
- Brand Compatibility
- Intel
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS)
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)