AMD X870 Flagship Roundup: Zen 5 Motherboards Are Here

A roundup of AMD X870E motherboards highlights differences with X670E, reviews from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI and their performance and features.

: The release of AMD's X870E motherboards showcases flagship models from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI, comparing their features, costs, and performance. The X870E lineup mandates USB4 support and provides 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes. Benchmarks and testing cover VRM and chipset temperatures, EXPO and ECC memory support, boot times, USB performance, and audio quality. Notably, the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero and MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi stand out, while Asrock and Gigabyte offer competitive alternatives.

The new AMD X870E motherboards from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI are compared in terms of features, pricing, and performance. These models provide mandatory USB4 support and offer 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero stands out with numerous 'Q' features and impressive design, while MSI's MPG X870E Carbon WiFi offers great onboard and connectivity features despite being cheaper than some competitors.

Testing covered VRM and chipset temperatures, EXPO and ECC memory support, boot times, USB performance, and audio quality, showing that all boards performed well within safe limits but with minor differences. The Asrock X870E Taichi models failed to post with the DDR5-8000 EXPO profile, pointing to potential compatibility issues that could be addressed in future BIOS updates. Gigabyte's X870E Aorus Master showed the fastest boot times but underwhelming USB support.

In conclusion, while the X870E motherboards have high costs and only slight improvements over X670E, they provide upgraded connectivity and power delivery. They're worth considering for those in the market for high-end X670E alternatives. Detailed benchmarks and feature tests further aid in choosing the right motherboard based on specific needs like USB performance, memory support, and thermal handling.

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