Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 VS Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D

Both the Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D share a number of similarities in terms of general specs. Both motherboards feature the AM5 CPU socket, X870 chipset, and ATX form factor, and both support Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, and 7. They also both come with Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1, and a 3-year warranty period. The dimensions for both are identical as well, measuring 244 mm in height and 305 mm in width. Additionally, neither board includes integrated graphics, and both support overclocking with ease. Each motherboard has a single CPU socket and lacks an integrated CPU.

However, there are a few differences between the two. The Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 does not include RGB lighting, while the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D does. Both boards support an easy BIOS reset, but only the Asus model has dual BIOS functionality. Neither motherboard has aptX support, nor do they include integrated graphics. Additionally, while both have a 3-year warranty, the Gigabyte board does not mention any specific feature related to dual BIOS.

Overall, while both motherboards are similar in many respects, the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D stands out with its RGB lighting, whereas the Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 offers dual BIOS for extra reliability.

Both the Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D support up to 256GB of maximum memory, which provides ample room for high-performance builds. They both feature four memory slots and support DDR5 memory, as well as two memory channels. Neither of these motherboards supports ECC memory, meaning they are not designed for error-correcting memory setups.

Where they differ is in their overclocked RAM speed capabilities. The Asus model supports an overclocked RAM speed of 8000 MHz, while the Gigabyte board can handle a higher overclocked RAM speed of 9000 MHz. This difference in speed could be relevant for users looking to push their system's memory performance to the limit.

Overall, while both motherboards offer similar features in terms of memory capacity and configuration, the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D has a slight edge with its higher overclocked RAM speed of 9000 MHz compared to the Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7's 8000 MHz support.

The Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D offer a range of USB and video output options, but there are some differences in their port configurations. Both motherboards feature a variety of USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, with the Asus board offering 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports and 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, while the Gigabyte board has 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports and 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports. Both support one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-C) but the Asus model also provides 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports, whereas the Gigabyte board matches this with the same number. Both motherboards include 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and neither has USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or USB 4 20Gbps ports.

In terms of video outputs, both the Asus and Gigabyte boards have an HDMI output but no DisplayPort outputs. Neither motherboard includes a VGA connector or DVI outputs, and both boards lack PS/2 and eSATA ports. Additionally, both motherboards offer a single RJ45 port for Ethernet connectivity, and both support USB Type-C, which is a notable feature for modern peripherals.

Overall, the primary difference in ports comes down to the number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, with the Gigabyte board offering more, and the inclusion of USB 4 40Gbps ports on both motherboards, which are not available on all competing models. The video output options are essentially the same on both products, with only an HDMI output available.

The Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D offer similar connector options, but there are some differences worth noting. Both motherboards support 4 SATA 3 connectors and 4 M.2 sockets, providing ample storage expansion options. They also both feature USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports through expansion (1 port), and USB 2.0 ports through expansion (4 ports). The fan headers differ slightly, with the Asus board having 7 fan headers, while the Gigabyte model includes 8, offering more flexibility for cooling setups. Additionally, the Gigabyte board provides 4 USB 3.0 ports through expansion, compared to 2 on the Asus model.

Another distinction is the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) connector. The Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 does not include a TPM connector, whereas the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D does, making it a better choice for those looking for hardware-based security features. Both motherboards lack mSATA connectors and have no U.2 sockets or SATA 2 connectors.

Overall, while both motherboards offer similar core features, the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D stands out with an extra fan header, more USB 3.0 ports through expansion, and the inclusion of a TPM connector, which may appeal to users with specific security needs or larger cooling configurations.

The Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D differ in their PCIe slot configurations. The Asus model includes both a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, offering flexibility in terms of high-speed GPU and expansion card installations. The Gigabyte model, on the other hand, only includes a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, meaning it lacks the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot found in the Asus board.

Both motherboards lack PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, PCIe x1 slots, PCI slots, PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, and PCIe x8 slots, meaning they both focus exclusively on the latest high-bandwidth PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 standards for expansion cards.

In summary, the key difference is that the Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 offers an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, while the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D provides only a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, which might limit expansion options for users who prefer more versatile configurations.

Both the Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D have identical audio specifications. Both motherboards feature a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio (DAC), which ensures high-quality audio output. They also support 7.1 audio channels, providing an immersive surround sound experience. Additionally, both models include an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output and are equipped with 2 audio connectors, offering flexibility for connecting audio devices.

There are no differences between these two products in the audio category. Both offer the same audio performance, connectors, and features.

In conclusion, the Asus and Gigabyte motherboards are identical in terms of audio capabilities, making either a solid choice for users focused on high-quality audio output.

The Asus ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming Wi-Fi7 and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D offer similar RAID support, with both motherboards supporting RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 10 (1+0, a combination of mirroring and striping). However, the Gigabyte model provides broader RAID options by also supporting RAID 5 (striping with parity), which the Asus board does not support. Both motherboards do not support RAID 0+1 (a mirrored striped array), meaning that option is unavailable on either board.

In summary, while both motherboards share RAID 1 and RAID 10 support, the Gigabyte board has the additional advantage of RAID 5 support, allowing for more flexible storage configurations that provide both speed and redundancy with parity.

Thus, if RAID 5 is a critical feature for your storage setup, the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D would be the preferable choice between the two.