Question X870 aorus elite WiFi 7 ice

[mahmoudkito]

IAM planning to get the x870 aorus elite WiFi 7 ice motherboard with Ryzen 7 9800x3d
Will it be able to overclock the CPU to maximum limit and in general is it a good motherboard and I want to know which m.2 slots that share bandwidth with GPU interface
Also I have 2 other options for motherboards
Gigabyte x870 gaming x wifi7
X870e aorus pro ice
So which of the 3 mobos should I go with

 

[Aeacus]

and I want to know which m.2 slots that share bandwidth with GPU interface

That, you can read from MoBo specs.
Link: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/sp#sp

"Expansion Slots" and "Storage Interface".

Will it be able to overclock the CPU to maximum limit

What is a "maximum limit"? Since CPU OC is held back by the CPU cooler (thermal throttle). The beefier CPU cooler you have, the "higher" OC you can get out.

E.g with cryogenic fluid cooling, you're looking towards easy 6 Ghz, while world record for R7 9800X3D is 7 GHz,
link: https://valid.x86.fr/8quxjx

and in general is it a good motherboard

Yeah, it performs good.

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 Ice

There are two versions of the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7: the "Ice" version we tested, which features a white color scheme, and the standard black version. Other than color, both versions are identical and cost $275.

On the I/O panel, the Aorus Elite offers two additional USB ports, including two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and one extra USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. These minor upgrades justify the $25 premium, and the Aorus Elite's design is also more appealing.

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 Ice scorecard

The Aorus Elite performed well in testing, averaging 5,040 MHz in our stress test and scoring 2,315 points, with a peak VRM hotspot temperature of 65°C. Unfortunately, it lacks ECC support, and DDR5-8000 failed to pass the stress test, limiting us to a stable speed of 7,600.

Overall, the X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 Ice is a strong performer, and the "Ice" version's aesthetic may make it worth the slight premium.

Source: https://www.techspot.com/review/2907-amd-x870-motherboards/

 

[mahmoudkito]

That, you can read from MoBo specs.
Link: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/sp#sp

"Expansion Slots" and "Storage Interface".


What is a "maximum limit"? Since CPU OC is held back by the CPU cooler (thermal throttle). The beefier CPU cooler you have, the "higher" OC you can get out.

E.g with cryogenic fluid cooling, you're looking towards easy 6 Ghz, while world record for R7 9800X3D is 7 GHz,
link: https://valid.x86.fr/8quxjx


Yeah, it performs good.

Source: https://www.techspot.com/review/2907-amd-x870-motherboards/

Which of the 3 mobos to go with

 

[Aeacus]

I linked the roundup of X870/X870E MoBos. Scroll to the bottom for comparisons.

But if all you care is CPU OC; then X870 Aorus Elite Wi-Fi7 Ice had the best Cinebench score (meaning least impact on CPU).
It's VRMs do run relatively hot, at 65C, but that temp isn't something to worry about.

X870E Aorus Pro runs VRMs 11C less (at 54C) but doesn't offer as much CPU raw performance in Cinebench.

So, compare the MoBo features and pick the one that suits your needs the most.

 

[mahmoudkito]

I linked the roundup of X870/X870E MoBos. Scroll to the bottom for comparisons.

But if all you care is CPU OC; then X870 Aorus Elite Wi-Fi7 Ice had the best Cinebench score (meaning least impact on CPU).
It's VRMs do run relatively hot, at 65C, but that temp isn't something to worry about.

X870E Aorus Pro runs VRMs 11C less (at 54C) but doesn't offer as much CPU raw performance in Cinebench.

So, compare the MoBo features and pick the one that suits your needs the most.

So can the x870 aorus elite WiFi 7 oc the 9800x3d up to 6ghz I also have arctic liquid freezer 3