Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top motherboard review: The latest and greatest Xtreme
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top is a high-end E-ATX motherboard designed for AMD AM5 processors, offering improved features over its predecessor, including five M.2 slots, dual 10 GbE ports, Wi-Fi 7, and a premium aesthetic with an LCD Edge View display. It delivers top-tier performance thanks to optimized RAM bandwidth and a robust 28-phase power delivery system. Despite its $999.99 price tag, it competes well with more expensive flagships in both features and performance. The board also includes AI-enhanced utilities and DIY-friendly design elements for easier build and tuning.
- ▪The motherboard features five M.2 slots (up from four) and two SATA ports, supporting PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 connectivity.
- ▪It includes dual 10 GbE ports, Wi-Fi 7, and a high-end ESS ES9080/ES9290 audio codec for premium audio performance.
- ▪Performance is enhanced by default RAM bandwidth optimization, delivering some of the fastest results in AIDA64 and gaming benchmarks.
- ▪The board comes with an LCD Edge View display, magnetic heatsinks, and a range of accessories including a CPU Thermal Matrix and DDR5 cooling fan.
- ▪Priced at $999.99, it is positioned as one of the more affordable flagship X870E motherboards despite its premium feature set.
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Tom's Hardware Verdict Like many refresh boards, the X3D AI Top improves upon the original with an increase in M.2 count and improved aesthetics. This top-of-the-line motherboard is one of the best X870E flagships available. $1,070.99 at Newegg $1,070.99 at Amazon $1,070.99 at Walmart Pros +LCD Edge View display +Dual 10 GbE +Robust power delivery +Updated Aesthetic +AI Top Utility for AI +AI/EZ DIY Features Cons -Flagship price Best picks for you Best Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset The Best CPU for Gaming in 2026 Best PC builds for gaming 2026: From $800 budget rigs to $4,000+ dream machines Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.
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