Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme VS Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D

Both the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D share several key features in the general info category. Both motherboards support the AM5 CPU socket, are equipped with the X870 chipset, and provide a 3-year warranty. They also both support a wide range of Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), and have Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity. Additionally, both feature HDMI 2.1 support, are designed with RGB lighting, and have easy BIOS reset functionality.

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme has a larger form factor, measuring 305 mm in width and 277 mm in height, compared to the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D, which is 305 mm wide and 244 mm tall. This size difference reflects the Asus model's E-ATX form factor versus the Gigabyte's ATX form factor. Another distinction is that the Asus motherboard includes dual BIOS support, whereas the Gigabyte model does not.

Regarding integrated features, neither product includes integrated graphics or an integrated CPU. Both motherboards have a single CPU socket, with no mention of an integrated CPU. Lastly, while both offer easy overclocking, only the Asus motherboard supports aptX, while the Gigabyte model does not.

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D both support a maximum memory capacity of 256GB and come with four memory slots. Both motherboards are also compatible with DDR5 memory, and feature two memory channels. Additionally, neither motherboard supports ECC memory.

However, the two differ in terms of RAM speed. The Asus motherboard supports a maximum RAM speed of 4100 MHz, while the Gigabyte motherboard can handle a faster maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz. Despite this difference, both motherboards support overclocked RAM speeds of up to 9000 MHz, so overclocking potential is the same in this regard.

Overall, while both motherboards offer similar memory configurations, the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D stands out with its higher maximum RAM speed capability.

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D both offer a range of connectivity options, but with some differences in the number and types of ports. The Asus model provides 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, while the Gigabyte has 5. The Asus board also features 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, whereas the Gigabyte model has only 1. Both motherboards offer USB 4 40Gbps ports (2), Thunderbolt 4 ports (2), and HDMI output, but the Asus board lacks USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, which the Gigabyte model includes with 3 and 0, respectively.

Regarding network connectivity, the Asus motherboard includes 2 RJ45 ports, whereas the Gigabyte model has only 1. Both motherboards lack PS/2 ports, VGA connectors, DVI outputs, and eSATA ports. Neither board features DisplayPort outputs, and both models have no USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports.

Overall, the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme offers more USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) and RJ45 ports, while the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D includes more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, but both have similar core connectivity features like Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, and HDMI outputs.

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D share several connectors, but there are a few differences between them. Both motherboards feature 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports, and 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion. Additionally, both support 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port through expansion and include 4 SATA 3 connectors. The number of fan headers differs, with the Asus motherboard offering 7 fan headers, while the Gigabyte motherboard has 8.

When it comes to storage, the Asus model provides 5 M.2 sockets, while the Gigabyte model has 4 M.2 sockets. Both motherboards do not include U.2 sockets or mSATA connectors. A key difference is that the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D has a TPM connector, while the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme does not have this feature.

In summary, the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme offers more M.2 sockets, while the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D has an extra fan header and a TPM connector, which the Asus board lacks.

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D differ in their expansion slot configurations. The Asus motherboard offers 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, while the Gigabyte model provides 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe x4 slot. Neither motherboard includes any PCIe 4.0 x16, PCIe 3.0 x16, PCIe x1, PCI, PCIe 2.0 x16, or PCIe x8 slots.

Both boards feature a focus on PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, but the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme provides two of these slots, which could allow for more expansive GPU or other high-speed PCIe device setups. The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D, on the other hand, has one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and adds a PCIe x4 slot, offering a slightly different configuration geared towards a mix of bandwidth-heavy devices.

In summary, the main difference here is the Asus motherboard’s provision of two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, while the Gigabyte motherboard offers a mix of one PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe x4 slot for expansion.

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D offer identical audio specifications. Both motherboards provide a signal-to-noise ratio (DAC) of 120 dB and support 7.1 audio channels. Additionally, both models include an S/PDIF Out port and feature 2 audio connectors.

There are no differences in the audio capabilities between the two products in this group, as they share the same specifications for signal quality, channel support, and audio connectivity.

In summary, both the Asus and Gigabyte motherboards offer the same audio performance features, ensuring similar audio quality and connectivity options.

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D have identical storage features when it comes to RAID support. Both motherboards support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1.

There are no differences in the RAID capabilities of these two motherboards, as both models provide the same set of supported RAID configurations for storage setup.

In summary, the Asus and Gigabyte motherboards offer the same RAID support, making them equally capable in terms of storage configurations.