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Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Pro X WiFi7 specifications and in-depth review

Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Pro X WiFi7

Manufacturer: Gigabyte

The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Pro X WiFi7 is an ATX form factor motherboard built around the Z790 chipset and LGA 1700 socket, targeting enthusiast desktop builds that demand both connectivity and expandability. It supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) alongside Wi-Fi 6E, 6, 5, and 4, paired with Bluetooth 5.3, making it one of the more fully equipped boards for wireless use. RGB lighting is included, and the board carries a three-year warranty. Overclocking is flagged as straightforward, and a TPM connector is present for security-related requirements.

Memory support spans four DDR5 slots across two channels, with a stock maximum of 4,800 MHz and overclocked speeds reaching 8,266 MHz, with a total capacity ceiling of 192GB. Expansion slots cover PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16, and PCIe 3.0 x16 configurations, while storage options include five M.2 sockets and four SATA 3 connectors with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. The rear I/O provides two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI 2.1 output, one DisplayPort, and an RJ45 port. Audio is handled by a 7.1-channel solution with a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and S/PDIF output, and eight fan headers are available for thermal management.

Pros
  • Five M.2 sockets provide substantial NVMe storage expansion capacity for builds requiring fast storage across multiple drives
  • Wi-Fi 7 support alongside Wi-Fi 6E, 6, 5, and 4 makes the board future-ready for the latest wireless networking standards
  • DDR5 memory can be overclocked up to 8,266 MHz across four slots with a maximum capacity of 192GB, giving enthusiast builders significant headroom
  • A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is available alongside PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 x16 slots, accommodating both current and upcoming discrete cards
  • The onboard audio solution delivers 7.1-channel output with a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and includes S/PDIF output for external digital audio devices
  • Eight fan headers offer extensive thermal management flexibility for complex cooling setups
Cons
  • Dual BIOS is not available, which removes a useful fallback option in case of a failed BIOS update
  • There is no easy CMOS reset mechanism, which can complicate BIOS recovery after a problematic overclock
  • ECC memory is not supported, limiting the board's suitability for workloads that require error-correcting RAM
  • No USB 4 or Thunderbolt ports are present on the rear I/O, which restricts high-bandwidth peripheral connectivity options
  • There are no USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Gen 1 Type-C ports on the rear panel, with only a single Gen 2x2 Type-C port available for modern connector compatibility
Who is this for?

This motherboard is well-matched to enthusiast desktop builders who want to take advantage of PCIe 5.0 for the latest discrete graphics cards and high-speed storage, while also having the flexibility of PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots for additional cards. The five M.2 sockets and four SATA 3 connectors make it a natural fit for users building systems with large or tiered storage arrays, and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support adds relevance for those who need redundancy or striped performance across drives. Users who prioritize cutting-edge wireless connectivity will also find the Wi-Fi 7 support and Bluetooth 5.3 useful, particularly in environments where a wired network connection is not always available.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who require ECC memory for error-sensitive workloads — such as certain professional computing or data integrity tasks — will need to look elsewhere, as this board does not support it. The absence of dual BIOS and an easy CMOS reset option makes it less suitable for users who frequently experiment with aggressive overclocking and want a straightforward recovery path if something goes wrong. Those who rely heavily on Thunderbolt or USB 4 peripherals for high-bandwidth external devices will also find the rear I/O limiting, as neither interface is available on this board.

General info:

CPU socket LGA 1700
chipset Z790
form factor ATX
supports Wi-Fi ✓
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Has Bluetooth ✓
Bluetooth version 5.3
HDMI version HDMI 2.1
Easy to overclock ✓
has RGB lighting ✓
Easy to reset BIOS ✕
Has dual BIOS ✕
has aptX ✕
CPU sockets 1
Has integrated graphics ✕
warranty period 3 years
height 244 mm
width 305 mm
Has integrated CPU ✕

The board uses the Z790 chipset with a single LGA 1700 socket and follows the standard ATX form factor, measuring 305 x 244 mm. It supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) along with Wi-Fi 6E, 6, 5, and 4, and includes Bluetooth 5.3, though aptX is not supported. Overclocking is described as straightforward, and RGB lighting is present, while dual BIOS and easy CMOS reset functionality are not available. The board does not include integrated graphics or an integrated CPU, carries no secondary CPU socket, outputs video via HDMI 2.1, and is covered by a 3-year warranty.

Memory:

maximum memory amount 192GB
RAM speed (max) 4800 MHz
overclocked RAM speed 8266 MHz
memory slots 4
DDR memory version 5
memory channels 2
Supports ECC memory ✕

The motherboard provides four DDR5 memory slots across two channels, supporting a maximum capacity of 192GB. Stock RAM speeds reach up to 4,800 MHz, while overclocking extends that ceiling to 8,266 MHz for users looking to push memory performance further. ECC memory is not supported.

Ports:

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) 0
USB 2.0 ports 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports 1
USB 4 40Gbps ports 0
USB 4 20Gbps ports 0
Thunderbolt 4 ports 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports 0
has an HDMI output ✓
DisplayPort outputs 1
RJ45 ports 1
Has USB Type-C ✓
eSATA ports 0
DVI outputs 0
has a VGA connector ✕
PS/2 ports 0

The rear I/O includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, while USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 3.2 Gen 1/2 Type-C ports are absent. Display output is handled by one HDMI and one DisplayPort connection, with no DVI, VGA, or eSATA ports present. Network connectivity is provided by a single RJ45 port, and there are no PS/2 connectors.

Connectors:

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion) 2
USB 2.0 ports (through expansion) 4
SATA 3 connectors 4
fan headers 8
USB 3.0 ports (through expansion) 2
M.2 sockets 5
Has TPM connector ✓
U.2 sockets 0
Has mSATA connector ✕
SATA 2 connectors 0

For internal connectivity, the board offers five M.2 sockets and four SATA 3 connectors, with no SATA 2, mSATA, or U.2 sockets present. USB expansion is covered by two USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers, two USB 3.0 headers, and four USB 2.0 headers for connecting front-panel and add-in ports. Thermal management is well-provisioned with eight fan headers, and a TPM connector is included for platform security requirements.

Expansion slots:

PCIe 4.0 x16 slots 1
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots 1
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 1
PCIe x1 slots 0
PCI slots 0
PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 0
PCIe x4 slots 0
PCIe x8 slots 0

The board provides three full-length PCIe slots: one PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x16, and one PCIe 3.0 x16, covering a range of bandwidth options for discrete cards and add-in devices. There are no PCIe 2.0, PCIe x1, PCIe x4, PCIe x8, or legacy PCI slots present.

Audio:

Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC) 120 dB
audio channels 7.1
Has S/PDIF Out port ✓
audio connectors 2

The onboard audio solution supports 7.1-channel output with a DAC signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB, providing a clean audio signal for both speakers and headphones. Two audio connectors are available on the rear I/O, and an S/PDIF output port is included for connecting external digital audio receivers or DACs.

Storage:

Supports RAID 1 ✓
Supports RAID 10 (1+0) ✓
Supports RAID 5 ✓
Supports RAID 0 ✓
Supports RAID 0+1 ✕

The motherboard supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations, covering a range of performance and redundancy setups for multi-drive storage arrays. RAID 0+1 is not supported.

Final Verdict

The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Pro X WiFi7 is a well-specified ATX motherboard for the LGA 1700 platform that covers the needs of enthusiast builders through its combination of Wi-Fi 7 support, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, five M.2 sockets, and DDR5 memory overclocking up to 8,266 MHz. The audio solution, broad RAID support, eight fan headers, and extensive USB connectivity round out a feature set that suits demanding desktop builds. That said, the absence of ECC support, dual BIOS, and Thunderbolt or USB 4 ports means it is best suited to users whose priorities align with high-speed storage, overclocking, and next-generation wireless rather than professional-grade reliability or premium peripheral bandwidth. For builders targeting a capable and connectivity-rich Z790 platform build, it presents a cohesive and well-rounded option.

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