The Gigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER wins in 6 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is USB Type-C (100% better).
B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 60% better).
Recommendation
Choose X870E AORUS MASTER if you want the best overall performance — especially usb type-c.
Choose B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | GigabyteB860 AORUS ELITE WIFI | GigabyteX870E AORUS MASTER |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B860 | X870E |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed |
| 8,200 MHz |
| 8,200 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 3 | 4+33% |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 3+50% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 2+100% |
| USB Type-A | 6 | 9+50% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 5 GbE+100% |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+1+1 | 16+2+1+36% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $200−60% | $500 |
| Release Date | Jan 2025 | Sep 2024 |
