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Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Motherboard Review

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June 5, 2025
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  1. Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Motherboard Review: ATX with 14 USB Ports and Support for Incredibly Fast Memory.
  2. Specifications of the Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
  3. Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Box Contents
  4. Z890 Master Design
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Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Motherboard Review: ATX with 14 USB Ports and Support for Incredibly Fast Memory.

Next, we'll take a closer look at the Z890 Aorus Master and see if it really deserves a spot on our list of the Best Motherboards 🥇. But before we share our test results and break down the board's features, you can check out the specs below straight from Gigabyte's website.

The Z890 Aorus Master Gigabyte’s flagship motherboard is a premium motherboard designed to support Intel’s new Arrow Lake processors. This board also gets a design makeover, including a new additional M.2 socket supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 (now two), Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports (40Gbps), more “EZ” features, and AI-powered overclocking. Priced at $599.99, the MSRP has increased from the Z790 Aorus Master X ($550) model to $599.99, but it holds up well against the direct competition. 💰

Gigabyte has several models of the Z890 series in its lineup, 18 in total. We're not going to list them all here, but you can be sure to find all the familiar names and more. This includes Micro ATX and Mini-ITX boards, with prices starting at $179.99 (Z890M) and $219.99 (Z890M). Gaming X) up to the $999.99 Z890 Aorus Extreme. They also have several white versions, which cost the same as their darker counterparts. We wouldn't be surprised if you find one motherboard that fits your needs with so many options available at Gigabyte. 🎮

The tests carried out with the Z890 Aorus Master have been satisfactory. Despite having similar configurations to other boards, the Aorus Master consumed energy more efficiently, and the performance varied depending on the tests. Performance in games was solid in both of our titles, while the other benchmarks were generally mixed with the data from other Z890 boards we've collected so far.

Specifications of the Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

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SocketIntel (LGA 1851)
ChipsetZ890
Format FactorATX
Voltage Regulator21 phases (18x 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore)
Video Ports(2) Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C)
Row 5 – Cell 0 (1) HDMI (v2.1) – Front
USB ports(2) Thunderbolt4 (40Gbps) Type-C
Row 7 – Cell 0 (6) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
Row 8 – Cell 0 (4) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Row 9 – Cell 0 (2) USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
Connectors of Grid(1) 10GbE
Audio Connectors(2) Analog + SPDIF
Legacy Ports/Connectors✗
Other Ports/Connectors✗
PCIe x16(1) v5.0 (x16/x8)
PCIe x8✗
PCIe x4✗
PCIe x1✗
DIMM Slots(4) DDR5-9500+(OC), Capacity 256GB
M.2 Sockets(2) PCIe 5.0 x4 (128 Gbps) / PCIe (up to 110mm)
Row 20 – Cell 0 (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (64 Gbps) / PCIe (up to 110mm)
Row 21 – Cell 0 (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (64 Gbps) / PCIe (up to 80mm)
Row 22 – Cell 0 (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (64 Gbps) / PCIe/SATA (up to 80mm)
Row 23 – Cell 0 (Supports RAID 0/1/5/10)
SATA ports(4) SATA3 6 Gbps
Row 25 – Cell 0 (Supports RAID 0/1/5/10)
USB Headers(1) USB v3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps) Type-C
Row 27 – Cell 0 (2) USB v3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Row 28 – Cell 0 (2) USB v2.0 (480Mbps)
Headers for Fan/Pump(10) 4-Pin (CPU, System Fans)
RGB Headers(4) aRGB Gen 2 (3-pin)
Row 31 – Cell 0 (1) RGB (4-pin)
Diagnostic PanelEZ Debug Zone
Row 33 – Cell 0 (1) Debug Port (2 characters)
Row 34 – Cell 0 (1) Debug LEDs
Internal Button/Switch(1) Power button
Row 36 – Cell 0 (1) Reset button
SATA Controllers✗
Ethernet Controllers(1) Marvell AQtion AQC113C (10GbE)
Wi-Fi / BluetoothIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW (2×2- 320 MHz, 6 GHz, BT 5.4)
USB DriversRealtek RTS5411S, RTS54361, RTS5464
HD Audio CodecRealtek ALC1220 with ESS Saber9118 DAC
DDL/DTS✗ / DTS:X Ultra
Warranty3 Years

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Box Contents

Gigabyte includes several accessories inside the box to offer a positive installation experience. You’ll get the typical collection of SATA cables, a quick-connect Wi-Fi antenna, and a couple of useful extras, including the DDR Wind Blade to cool your high-speed RAM 💨. Here’s a full list of extras.

  • Wi-Fi Antenna (c/w EZ-plug)
  • (2) Thermistor cables
  • (2) SATA Cables
  • G-Connector
  • Microphone
  • DDR Wind Blade (RAM fan)
  • Installation Guide
  • Sticks

Z890 Master Design

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(Image credit: Gigabyte)

The Aorus Master has always been a motherboard visually appealing, and the Z890 is no slouch. We see great heat sinks, with Aorus branding on the top, illuminated by RGB LEDs. The underside of the board uses a large plate-style heatsink with a brushed finish and some reflective chrome highlights on the chipset heatsink, which bears Master branding and Aorus’ motto, “Team up, Fight On” etched into those shiny bits.

The first M.2 PCIe 5.0 socket uses a much larger single cooler, while the rest employ a simple plate cooler, all using EZ clips for easy removal. The Aorus Falcon sits proudly between the PCIe slots, while another RGB strip lights up the underside of the board. In short, we love what we see, and the improved aesthetics are a welcome addition to the motherboard. adapts to most building styles. 🔥

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

(Image credit: Gigabyte)

The first element we find on the top left are the two 8-pin EPS connectors (one required) to power the processor. Next to them is the first header of fan 4-pin headers, with another nine (yes, nine!) above the RAM slots and along the bottom edge. Each header supports devices controlled by PWM and DC, with a smooth power output of 2A/24W. The 10 fan headers are the most I've seen on a consumer board, and there's power to spare! 🔋 Control of these headers is handled via the BIOS or the application Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) Fan Control.

Next up we find the four RAM slots with locking mechanisms on either side to secure your kit. memory. Gigabyte offers support for up to 256GB and speeds up to DDR5-9500(OC), one of the fastest we've encountered for the platform. We had no trouble running the faster kits (DDR5-8200) without issue, and on paper at least, there's plenty of room for improvement. Above this are four more fan headers, and just to the right of them are the first (of two) 2-pin thermistor headers.

In the right corner, we see the first two (of four) 3-pin ARGB headers, with the other two located along the bottom edge. There is also a 4-pin RGB header on the bottom. Control of the onboard and connected RGBs comes from the GCC and the application RGB Fusion. There are several preset LED effects, many of which you can adjust in speed and colors to your liking, or simply turn them all off whenever you want. 💡

Moving to the right edge, we find the two-character debug port and the four-LED POST debugger, which help to identify problems during the POST. Just to the left are the convenient power and reset buttons. Next, we find the 24-pin ATX connector for powering the board, a front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps) Type-C header, and two 19-pin USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports for the front panel. If the 14 USB ports on the back aren’t enough, there are also additional ones for the front panel.

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)

The VRM of the Z890 Aorus Master consists of 21 phases, 18 of which are for Vcore, which will easily support any processor that you put in. Astute readers may notice that this is less than the previous generation, but these processors are more efficient. Power comes from the two 8-pin EPS connectors, then passes through the familiar Renesas RAA229130 PWM controller. From there, we find the 18 Renesas R2209004 SPS MOSFETs, each rated for 110A in a 'twin' configuration. Again, there's power to spare, even when overclocking the flagship processor like ours. Core 9 Ultra 285K. The temperatures of the CPU They will limit you before the delivery of energy. 🔥

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

(Image credit: Gigabyte)

At the bottom of the board, hidden under the metal casing, we find an audio solution. high quality using the Realtek ALC1220 codec and an ESS SABRE9118 DAC. It is a premium-class audio solution that should, overall, satisfy most users. Although this is one of the best audio solutions, we would like to see a more recent codec, as used by its peers. 🎶

In the middle, there are three full-length PCIe slots, all using some form of reinforcement. The top slot features Gigabyte's UD Slot X reinforcement and a PCIe EZ Latch button for easy card removal. This connects through the CPU and is the only slot PCIe 5.0 x16. Using a lower UD Slot reinforcement (without X), the two lower slots are connected through the chipset and operate up to PCIe 4.0 x4 and x1 speeds (mid and lower).

There is a bit of lane sharing. When the M2D_CPU (the second M.2 5.0 x4 socket) is occupied, the top/CPU-connected slot drops to x8 speeds. Other than that, everything runs smoothly.

Five M.2 sockets are hidden beneath heatsinks on the underside of the board, each using the M.2 EZ Latch system to secure your device without those tiny screws. You get two PCIe 5.0 x4 (128Gbps) sockets and three PCIe 4.0 x4 (64Gbps) sockets. If you own or plan to purchase a SATA-based M.2 module, you’re in luck, as one of the sockets, M2M_SB, supports both PCIe and SATA devices. In case your use case requires redundancy or additional storage speed, the Aorus Master supports RAID0/1/5/10 modes on NVMe drives.

Moving past the chipset, along the right edge, we see an HDMI port that can monitorear the system with the Sensor Panel application (monitor required). Below are four SATA ports (supports RAID0/1/5/10) and two additional 4-pin fan headers.

Along the bottom of the board are several exposed headers. You'll find the usual stuff here, including extra USB ports, RGB headers, and so on. A full list is below, from left to right.

  • Front Panel Audio
  • (2) 4-pin RGB headers
  • 3-pin RGB header
  • DB sense
  • TPM header
  • (2) USB 2.0 headers
  • (3) system fan headers
  • 2 pin temperature sensor header
  • Clear CMOS jumper
  • reset jumper
  • front panel
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

(Image credit: Gigabyte)

One of the first things you'll notice about the rear IO is that it's packed with USB ports - 14 in total! You have two Thunderbolt 4 ports (40 Gbps) that also serve as video outputs, six USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (20 Gbps, all Type-A), four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5 Gbps), and two USB 2.0 ports. On the left are the Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons for resetting or update BIOS (even without CPU).

On the right are the Marvell 10 GbE port, the quick antenna connectors for Wi-Fi 7 and a basic audio stack with line out, microphone and SPDIF optical out. Outside of the number of USB ports and some drains for the VRMs, there's nothing really extraordinary here.

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