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ATX motherboard with silver VRM heatsinks and black PCB

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

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeSupport for the 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentiu
  • ChipsetIntel Z790 Express Chipset
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardSupport for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.
  • Maximum Memory Supported192GB
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeSupport for the 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
ChipsetIntel Z790 Express Chipset
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardSupport 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
Maximum Memory Supported192GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Feature4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)
PCI Express 5.0 x16CPU:
- 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.
PCI Express 4.0 x16Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
- 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 RAIDRAID 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 ChipsetRealtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-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 320MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
BluetoothYes
Back I/O Ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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 USB1 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
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)30.5cm x 24.4cm
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
FeaturesSupport for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup

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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