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Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite — AM5 · X870
Gigabyte

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite

AM5 · X870

85
/ 100
From $279
VS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E wins by 5
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E — AM5 · X670E
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

AM5 · X670E

90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite lands at 85 and ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E leads on vrm (90 vs 85).

Features

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E leads on features (88 vs 83).

BIOS

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E leads on bios (86 vs 81).

Value for money

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite more score per dollar ($279 vs $499).

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite 85
vs
90 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Score breakdown

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
85
vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite versus ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
X870
X670E

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

FAQ: Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite vs ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E

Which is better, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E? +

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite worth the price? +

At $279, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.

Is ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E worth the price? +

At $499, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for VRM quality, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E? +

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E — leads on vrm (90 vs 85). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E? +

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E — leads on features (88 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.