Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice VS Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice

Both the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice share many key specifications in the general info category. Both motherboards have an AM5 CPU socket, an X870 chipset, and an ATX form factor. They also support Wi-Fi across the same versions, from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7, and include Bluetooth 5.4. Additionally, they offer HDMI 2.1 support, are easy to overclock, feature RGB lighting, and allow for easy BIOS reset. Both also have a 3-year warranty period, a CPU socket count of 1, and no integrated CPU or integrated graphics.

In terms of physical dimensions, both motherboards are identical with a height of 244 mm and a width of 305 mm. Neither product includes dual BIOS, aptX support, or integrated graphics, which are consistent across both models.

The key difference lies in the inclusion of additional features in both models being exactly the same, with no unique specifications in this category between the two. As such, the two products are nearly identical in terms of general information.

The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice have identical specifications in the memory category. Both motherboards support a maximum memory capacity of 256GB, with a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz and the same overclocked RAM speed of 9000 MHz. Each board is equipped with 4 memory slots and supports DDR5 memory with 2 memory channels. Additionally, neither motherboard supports ECC memory.

Since the specifications match exactly across both products, there are no differences to highlight in this category. Both motherboards offer the same memory capabilities and configuration options, providing consistent performance in terms of memory support.

As a result, for memory specifications, the two products are effectively identical.

The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice offer a wide range of ports, with some notable differences between the two. The X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port, and 1 USB 2.0 port. It also includes 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports. On the other hand, the X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice features 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, and 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, but it lacks any USB 2.0 ports. Both models offer 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, so there is no difference in these high-speed connection options.

Both motherboards also come with an HDMI output and 1 RJ45 port for Ethernet connectivity, but neither has DisplayPort outputs, eSATA ports, DVI outputs, or a VGA connector. Notably, the X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice includes 1 USB 2.0 port, while the X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice has no USB 2.0 ports at all.

For USB Type-C connectivity, both motherboards offer this feature, but the X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice has a slight advantage with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports, compared to the 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port on the X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice. Overall, while the two boards are quite similar in most aspects, the X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice offers a slight increase in USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) and USB-C ports.

The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice are quite similar when it comes to connectors, with only a few differences. Both motherboards feature 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, and 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion. They also both have 8 fan headers, 4 M.2 sockets, and support TPM connectors. Neither model includes U.2 or mSATA connectors, and both lack SATA 2 connectors.

The main difference between the two models is in the number of SATA 3 connectors. The X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice has 2 SATA 3 connectors, while the X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice has 4. This gives the X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice a slight edge in terms of storage expansion options with additional SATA 3 connections.

Overall, both motherboards offer a similar set of connectors with only the SATA 3 connectors showing a distinction, where the X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice provides more storage options.

The expansion slot configurations on the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice are identical. Both motherboards feature 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe x4 slot. Neither board includes PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, PCIe x1 slots, PCI slots, or PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, and neither has PCIe x8 slots.

With the same set of available expansion slots, the two models offer an equivalent capability for adding high-speed components like GPUs (via the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) and additional expansion cards (via the PCIe x4 slot).

Overall, there are no differences between the two models in terms of expansion slots; they both provide the same configuration and expansion options.

The audio specifications for the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice are identical. Both motherboards feature a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio (DAC), offering high-quality audio output. Additionally, both models support 7.1 audio channels, providing immersive surround sound for compatible systems.

Both motherboards also include an S/PDIF Out port, allowing for digital audio output to external devices. Furthermore, each has 2 audio connectors, offering flexibility in connecting audio devices.

In summary, there are no differences between the two products in terms of their audio specifications, as both offer the same performance and connectivity options.

The storage features of the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice are identical. Both motherboards support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0 configurations, offering flexibility for different storage setups. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1.

Given that both models offer the same RAID support, there are no differences in storage functionality between the two. Users will have access to the same RAID options for data redundancy and performance across both boards.

In summary, the storage capabilities of the two motherboards are identical, with matching RAID support across all configurations.