The GIGABYTE Z790 motherboard delivers uncompromising power, speed, and thermal efficiency for modern high-performance computing. Designed with a Twin 16+1+2 Hybrid Digital VRM and 70A Smart Power Stages, it ensures reliable and clean power delivery for Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core processors. The 6-layer 2X copper PCB and fully covered MOSFET heatsinks with 6mm heatpipe and high-conductivity thermal pads enhance heat dissipation and durability under load.
Built for speed and expandability, this motherboard features full PCIe 5.0 readiness with reinforced x16 slots, four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors (with Thermal Guard III), and six SATA 6Gb/s ports. It supports ultra-fast DDR5 memory (up to 7600MHz OC) in a dual-channel configuration. Its advanced connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, USB-C 20Gb/s, and Hi-Fi audio output.
For enthusiasts and DIY builders, the GIGABYTE Z790 offers user-friendly features like M.2 EZ-Latch Plus, Multi-Key BIOS control, Smart Fan 6 with hybrid headers, Q-Flash Plus, and RGB customization via the GIGABYTE Control Center. Combining performance, customization, and robust build quality, it’s an ideal choice for gaming, content creation, and high-demand computing.
Features
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Twin 16+1+2 Hybrid Digital VRM with 70A Smart Power Stages
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6-Layer 2X Copper PCB with Mid-Loss Design, PCIe 5.0 ready
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Advanced Thermal Design with fully covered MOSFET heatsinks, 6mm heatpipe, and Thermal Guard III
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Supports DDR5 Memory up to 7600MHz (OC), dual-channel, 4 DIMMs
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4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connectors (1 with Thermal Guard III, 3 with Enlarged Guard)
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1x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot with Ultra Durable Armor and PCIe EZ-Latch
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Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and 2.5GbE LAN for next-gen connectivity
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Front & Rear USB-C (10Gbps & 20Gbps), HDMI, DP, and Hi-Fi Audio
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Smart Fan 6 with hybrid headers and multiple sensors
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DIY-Friendly Features: Q-Flash Plus, Multi-Key BIOS control, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
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Intel® LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen CPUs
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Robust Storage Support: RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA
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ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Specifications
| CPU Socket | LGA1700, supports Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold, Celeron® |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express |
| VRM Design | Twin 16+1+2 Phases Digital VRM, 70A Smart Power Stage |
| Memory Support | 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB, up to 7600MHz OC, ECC & non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs |
| Graphics Output | 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Storage | 4x M.2 (PCIe 4.0), 6x SATA 6Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Networking | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN, Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | Realtek® HD Audio Codec, S/PDIF Out, 7.1-channel support |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 1x USB-C (20Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2, 3x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| USB Ports (Internal) | 1x USB-C (10Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| Cooling Headers | 1x CPU, 1x CPU Water, 3x System, 1x Pump, Hybrid Support |
| RGB/LED Headers | 2x Addressable LED, 2x RGB LED headers |
| BIOS Features | Q-Flash, Q-Flash Plus, Smart Backup, Multi-Key, AMI UEFI BIOS |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Software | Norton Internet Security (OEM), LAN bandwidth software |





















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