All released motherboards adhere to the ATX form factor, with micro ATX (mATX) and ITX variants expected to be available later in the year. These motherboards natively support DDR5 memory with speeds up to 5600 MT/s, and certain models are capable of handling memory speeds exceeding 8000 MT/s, catering to users seeking maximum memory performance. The X870E chipset utilizes two Promontory 21 dies, enabling support for USB 4 and Gen 5 interfaces for GPUs and SSDs, along with 24 Gen 5 CPU lanes and a combination of Gen 4 and Gen 3 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) lanes. In contrast, the X870 chipset employs a single Promontory 21 die, maintaining Gen 5 lanes but limiting PCH lanes to 4 Gen 4 and 8 Gen 3, which may affect peripheral connectivity options.
Pricing for the new AMD X870E and X870 motherboards varies based on features and brand, with prices ranging from $199 to $699. For example, ASRock offers the X870 PRO RS starting at $199, while ASUS provides the ROG Crosshair X870E HERO at $699. Other models from ASUS, ASRock, GIGABYTE, and MSI are available across the price spectrum, accommodating different performance needs and budgets. Additionally, AMD has announced that B850 and B840 chipset motherboards are expected to launch in early 2025, likely coinciding with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 event.
ASUS Motherboards
- ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI - $249.99
ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS WIFI - $309.99
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A Gaming WIFI - $369.99
ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WIFI - $479.99
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E Gaming WIFI - $499.99
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HERO - $699.99
ASRock Motherboards
- ASRock X870 PRO RS - $199.99
ASRock X870 PRO RS WIFI - $209.99
ASRock X870 Steel Legend WIFI - $259.99
ASRock X870 RIPTIDE WIFE - $279.99
ASRock X870E NOVA WIFI - $349.99
ASRock X870E Taichi LITE - $399.99
ASRock X870E Taichi - $449.99
MSI Motherboards
- MSI PRO X870-P WIFI - $239.99
MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WIFI - $299.99
MSI MPG X870E Carbon WIFI - $499.99
Sources: Videocardz, TPU, Wccftech
