GIGABYTE Launches Z890 AORUS Motherboards with Intel Core Ultra Support
GIGABYTE has introduced the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus and Z890 Eagle WiFi7 Plus motherboards, designed to work with Intel’s new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus “Arrow Lake-S” processors, slated for release later this month. Both motherboards offer native support for the upcoming Intel chips and feature GIGABYTE’s Ultra Turbo Mode for automated performance boosts.
Key Features and Specifications
Both the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus and Z890 Eagle WiFi7 Plus incorporate GIGABYTE’s Ultra Turbo Mode, which applies automated frequency and voltage adjustments on top of Intel 200S Boost for compatible Core Ultra Series 2 “K” and “KF” unlocked processors. A notable design choice for both boards is the inclusion of a single 40 Gbps USB4 port, rather than the dual Thunderbolt 4 ports commonly found on Z890 motherboards.
Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus
- VRM: 16+1+2 phase CPU VRM with 60A DrMOS
- Wired LAN: 5 GbE, utilizing a Realtek controller
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 via Intel WLAN modules, specifically a 320 MHz Intel BE200NGW
- Audio: Realtek ALC1220 HDA codec with WIMA capacitors
Z890 Eagle WiFi7 Plus
- VRM: 14+1+2 phase CPU VRM
- Wired LAN: 2.5 GbE, utilizing a Realtek controller
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 via Intel WLAN modules, specifically a 160 MHz Intel BE202 (BE200NGW-M)
- Audio: Realtek ALC1220 HDA codec with WIMA capacitors
Convenience Features
Both motherboards include SMD buttons on the rear I/O panel for power, reset, clear CMOS, and USB BIOS Flashback functionality. This provides users with convenient access to essential system controls and recovery options.
Pricing and Availability
Both the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus and Z890 Eagle WiFi7 Plus are expected to be priced around the $250 mark.
GIGABYTE and Intel Core Ultra Processors
GIGABYTE also offers laptops equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors, featuring NVIDIA graphics and a dedicated cooling system for gaming and content creation AORUS Laptops. The Z890I AORUS ULTRA motherboard supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) and features a Digital 8+1+2 phases VRM solution and D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance.