The almost certain release date of the X870 and X870E motherboards Updated: Sep 16, 2024 3:14 pm WePC is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more Table of Contents Table of Contents AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series has been kicking around for a little more than a month now, and while sales were slow and the CPUs needed tweaking a little – we feel like AMD got there in the end. Now all that’s left for this generation is the release of X3D and the 800 series motherboards, starting with the X870 and X870E. There’s been a great deal of back and forth on when we’re going to see the X800 series motherboards make their debut, but it seems we’re incredibly close to that time now. At a glance, these motherboards seem like they are some of the highest-tech motherboards we have ever seen. Only time will tell how all of this tech translates to performance. For now, here’s the latest on the release dates. X870 and X870E motherboard release date leaks The X870 and X870E (extreme variant) are set to make their debut on September 30th, this is not confirmed by any manufacturers or AMD themselves, but Amazon listings have told us all we need to know regarding the release date. This coincides with VideoCardz’s claims that the review embargo lifts on the 30th of September, usually, the review embargo is pulled a day before the release, but since September only has 30 days, they’d be in October if they followed the original protocol. Amazon.co.uk listing for X870 motherboard We assumed that the X870 motherboards would be released around the same time as the 9000 series, as this would make sense. However since the 9000 series could land on the X670 with no issue, we assume AMD wanted to take more time to perfect the product. During Computex, some manufacturers were granted the chance to reveal some of their work, but we only saw a handful of motherboards showcased. ASUS did reveal an X870 motherboard, the ASUS TUF, but that was all she wrote for ASUS. MSI and ASRock demonstrated a larger selection of motherboards and offered more information. Source AMD – AMD roadmap The X870 and X870E motherboards are to support the entirety of the AM5 family, meaning you can go all the way from the 7000 to the 9000 series on this motherboard. AMD themselves suggested that AM5 would be supported until 2027, following the legacy set by AM4 as it is still in support to this day. Price of Gigabyte X870 & X870E motherboards leak on B&H There have been a handful of price leaks over the last few weeks, ranging from the US to the UK, to France, to Germany. It seems every country wants to have an X870 price leak. If we take the latest leaks and run with them, B&H, a retailer in the US has listed more than a few Gigabyte motherboards for us all to look at. Previous Next Source: Images taken from bhphotovideo.com As you can see, there is a wide range of motherboards and prices. Ranging from Low to high, this is what is listed on the B&H X870 webpage: Gigabyte X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard – $219.99 Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WIFI7 Motherboard – $229.99 Gigabyte X870 GAMING X WIFI7 Motherboard – $249.99 Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Motherboard – $289.99 Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Motherboard – $289.99 Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE Motherboard – $299.99 Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Motherboard – $319.99 Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO Motherboard – $359.99 Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE Motherboard – $359.99 Gigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER Motherboard – $499.99 Gigabyte X870E A XTREME AI TOP Motherboard – $799.99 These are around the prices you would expect for a brand-new X870 or X870E motherboard, if you compare one of these motherboards to the launch price of its X670 older brother you will see that the price has jumped by around $10. This is to be expected somewhat to account for the higher cost of materials that building motherboards now have. If we’re being honest, we expected more of a price hike. This isn’t representative of all motherboards or all retailers, this just covers B&H with Gigabyte motherboards. X870 & X870E Specifications compared We don’t have all the details on the upcoming X870 and X870E motherboards, but we have enough to paint a picture of what’s to be expected when the motherboards launch. We have seen information released from both AMD and leaks themselves, we’ll be accumulating them to try and get the full picture. ASUS has come to the rescue here with a full list of specifications for the X870 TUF, and the X870E ProArt which sit at quite opposite ends of the market. Here you can make a comparison between the X870 and X870E, as loose as it is. These specifications come straight off of ASUS’ website on each motherboard. SpecificationASUS TUF X870ASUS ProArt X870ECPUAMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop ProcessorsAMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop ProcessorsChipsetAMD X870 ChipsetAMD X870EMemory4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series ProcessorsECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*Dual channel memory architectureSupports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors,8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors,8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors,ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMMDual Channel Memory ArchitectureSupports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)Graphics1 x HDMI port2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C display outputsGraphics specifications may vary between CPU types.1 x HDMI port2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C display outputsGraphics specifications may vary between CPU types.Expansion SlotsAMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)AMD X870 Chipset1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)**AMD X870E Chipset1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)StorageTotal Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop ProcessorsM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop ProcessorsM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)M.2_2 slot not supportAMD X870 ChipsetM.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***2 x SATA 6Gb/s portsTotal supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop ProcessorsM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**AMD X870E ChipsetM.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsEthernet1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetTUF LANGuard1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet1 x Intel 2.5Gb EthernetASUS LANGuardWireless & BluetoothWi-Fi 72×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bandSupports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.Bluetooth v5.4Wi-Fi 72×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps transfer rate.Bluetooth v5.4USBRear USB (Total 10 ports)2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)Front USB (Total 7 ports)1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 portsRear USB (Total 11 ports)2 x USB4 (40Gbps) port(s) (2 x USB Type-C)1 x USB 20Gbps port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)7 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (7 x Type-A)1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)Front USB (Total 9 ports)1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/QC4+)1 x USB 5Gbps header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 portsAudioRealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs– Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for Headphone and speakers– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)– Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playbackAudio Features– Audio Shielding– Premium audio capacitors– Dedicated audio PCB layers– Audio cover– Unique de-pop circuitRealtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC– Impedance sense for front and Rear headphone outputs– Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)– Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playbackAudio Features– Audio Shielding– Premium audio capacitors– Dedicated audio PCB layers– Unique de-pop circuitBack Panel I/O Ports2 x USB4 (40Gbps) (2 x USB Type-C) ports3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)1 x HDMI port1 x Wi-Fi module1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port5 x Audio jacks1 x BIOS FlashBack button2 x USB4 (40Gbps) port(s) (2 x USB Type-C)1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)7 x USB 10Gbps ports (7 x Type-A)1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)1 x DisplayPort (Input only)1 x HDMITM port1 x Wi-Fi Module1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet3 x Audio jacks1 x BIOS FlashBack button1 x Clear CMOS buttonInternal I/O ConnectorsFan and Cooling Related1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x W_PUMP+ headerPower Related1 x 24-pin Main Power connector2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectorsStorage Related4 x M.2 slots (Key M)2 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 portsMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x Clear CMOS header1 x Chassis Intrusion header1 x COM Port header1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header1 x Thermal Sensor headerFan and Cooling Related1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headersPower related1 x 24-pin Main Power connector2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectorStorage related4 x M.2 slots (Key M)4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/QC4+)1 x USB 5Gbps header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 portsMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x Chassis Intrusion header1 x COM Port header1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header1 x Thermal Sensor headerSpecial FeaturesASUS TUF PROTECTION– DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with SPS)– ESD Guards– TUF LANGuard– Overvoltage protection– SafeSlot– Stainless-steel back I/OASUS Q-Design– M.2 Q-Latch– PCIe Slot Q-Release– Q-Antenna– Q-Dashboard– Q-DIMM– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])– Q-SlotASUS Thermal Solution– M.2 heatsinks– VRM heatsink designASUS EZ DIY– BIOS FlashBack button– BIOS FlashBack LED– ProCool– Pre-mounted I/O shield– SafeDIMMAura Sync– Addressable Gen 2 headersFront Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support– Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher– Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A, 15V max. 2A– Compatible with PD3.0ASUS 5X PROTECTION III– DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design)– Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection– ESD Guards– LANGuard– Overvoltage Protection– Safeslot– Stainless-Steel Back I/OASUS Q-Design– M.2 Q-Latch– M.2 Q-Release– M.2 Q-Slide– PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)– Q-Antenna– Q-Connector– Q-DIMM– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])– Q-SlotASUS Thermal Solution– M.2 heatsink backplate– M.2 heatsinks– VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY– BIOS FlashBack button– BIOS FlashBack LED– ProCool– Pre-mounted I/O shield– SafeSlot– SafeDIMMAURA Sync– Addressable Gen 2 headersBespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features– 24/7 Reliability– Overcurrent ProtectionFront Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support– Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher– Output: 5V/9V max. 3.0A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max2.0A– Compatible with PD3.0Software FeaturesASUS Exclusive SoftwareArmoury Crate– Aura Creator– Aura Sync– Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)– Power SavingASUS DriverHubASUS GlideXUSB Wattage WatcherTurboV CoreTUF GAMING CPU-ZDTS Audio ProcessingNorton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)UEFI BIOSAI Overclocking GuideASUS EZ DIY– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3– ASUS EZ Flash 3– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode– ASUS MyHotkeyASUS Exclusive SoftwareArmoury Crate– Aura Creator– Aura Sync– Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II– Power SavingASUS DriverHubASUS GlideXUSB Wattage WatcherTurboV CoreASUS CPU-ZProArt Creator HubCreationFirstAdobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)UEFI BIOSASUS EZ DIY– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3– ASUS EZ Flash 3– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ ModeFlexKeyBIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOSManageabilityWOL by PME, PXEWOL by PME, PXEAccessoriesCables2 x SATA 6Gb/s cablesMiscellaneous1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna2 x M.2 rubber packages1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD1 x TUF GAMING stickerDocumentation1 x Quick start guideCables1 x DisplayPort cable4 x SATA 6Gb/s cablesAdditional Cooling Kit1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110Miscellaneous1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna1 x Q-connector1 x M.2 Q-Latch package1 x M.2 Q-Latch Q-Slide package for M.2 backplate2 x Rubber Packages for M.21 x ProArt rulerDocumentation1 x Quick start guide1 x ACC Express Activation Key CardOperating SystemWindows 11Windows 11Form FactorATX Form Factor12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )ATX Form Factor12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )List of specifications for the ASUS X870-PLUS WiFi AND ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi This is not an apples-to-apples comparison, the motherboards are not the same board, but they are both ASUS. The ProArt is geared more towards the creative types and is quite high-end, by contrast, the X870 prime is fairly budget and aimed at budget-conscious gamers. Still, it serves as a comparison between one of the low-end motherboards, and one of the high ones. Of course, some specifications land in between these two extremes should you want to opt for something in the middle. X870 can be seen as more of a “high-end mainstream” chipset, whereas the X870E is more enthusiast tech and geared towards the sort of people who are going to have a 9950X slapped in their motherboard with a hefty overclock. One thing is for certain though, these are the fastest motherboards that AMD has ever had, with PCIe Gen 5 being almost standard across the board, we’re going to get some blistering transfer speeds on supported hardware. Final Word The X870 release will soon be upon us, and it remains to be seen if the faster memory support or better greater PCIe speeds will amount to any sort of nominal increase in performance. As for whether or not you need to upgrade to an X870 motherboard, that depends on your use case. One thing remains though, this is a fantastic time to rebuild your PC if you’re looking to stick with AMD for a while.
