Gigabyte
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
AM5 · X870
85
/ 100
From $279
VS
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master wins by 3
Gigabyte
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
LGA1851 · Z890
88
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite lands at 85 and Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master at 88. That puts Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite 85
vs 88 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Score breakdown
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
85 vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88 vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite | Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X870 | Z890 |
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
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Which is better, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +
At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.
Does Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 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.