X870 & X870E motherboard release date speculation, confirmed specs, and price leaks
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A decent chunk of time has now passed since the launch of the AMD Ryzen 9000 series last month, but when are X870 and X870E motherboards coming to support them? X870 and X870E boards have already been shown off a few months back at Computex 2024. However, the release date is still pending, but it could now be less than a week away according to the latest speculation, rumors, and leaks.
As we say, brands such as ASRock and MSI have already shown off their range of X870 & X870E motherboards at Computex this year, so it won’t be long until they hit shelves. If you’re putting together a new build for Zen 5, then one of these will be an excellent choice. We’ll also talk you through the latest specs and pricing details we have.
X870 & X870E motherboard release date window
With news that X870 motherboards may be delayed, further developments point towards a late-September release. Early retailer listings have revealed that the new boards may be arriving on September 30th, though MSI recently showed off its X870E motherboards, with a launch slated for a few days earlier on the 26th. There’s also the news that reviews are expected to go live on the 30th.
We initially expected X870 and X870E motherboards to launch around the same time as the processors they are built to support – the Ryzen 9000 series. The new boards will offer the same AM5 socket as last-gen, which AMD will support up until at least 2027. AMD originally planned to launch the Zen 5 CPUs in late July, but they were finally released in August after a setback. Still, the 800 series boards are nowhere to be seen, though some early Amazon listings have started appearing.
The more mainstream and budget-friendly B850 and B840 chipsets are also likely affected by the delay, and they may have to wait a month even longer if last-gen’s schedule is repeated.
X870 & X870E motherboard specs
Since some X870 and X870E motherboards have already been shown off at Computex this year, we can have a closer look at some of the key specs on board. As usual, there will be Wi-Fi versions to account for, plus some differences such as RGB or non-RGB variants. We will use two examples from ASRock’s range as a reference here, as we got to check out a few of their new models in person.
| X870 Riptide WIFI | X870E Tiachi |
|---|---|
| Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors | Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors |
| 17 power phases (80A Dr.MOS) | 27 power phases (110A SPS) |
| 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot | 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots |
| 4x DDR5 DIMM slots | 4x DDR5 DIMM slots |
| 1x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4) | 1x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4) |
| 2x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4) | 3x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4) |
| Dual USB4 Type-C ports | Dual USB4 Type-C ports |
| 2.5GbE LAN / 802.11bs Wi-Fi 7 | 5GbE LAN / 802.11bs Wi-Fi 7 |
| ALC4082 Audio Codec | ALC4082 Audio Codec |
| BIOS Flashback support | BIOS Flashback support |
For a more recent comparison, we also got to see MSI unveiling its 800-series boards, including both the X870E and X870 chipsets. This unveiling includes the GODLIKE, CARBON, and TOMAHAWK variants, with Wi-FI 7 and USB 4 across the board for these high-end chipsets. On the contrary, the cheaper B800 series chipsets stuck to USB3.2.
| MEG X870E GODLIKE | Dynamic Dashboard III M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 add on card 24+2+1 DRPS / 110A SPS / OC Engine Ultra Connect- 10G + 5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4 |
| MPG X870E CARBON WIFI | 18+2+1 DRPS / 110A SPS Lightning Gen5 slots & M.2 support Ultra Connect- 5G + 2.5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4 EZ PCIe Release & EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II |
| MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI | 14+2+1 DRPS / 80A SPS Lightning Gen5 slot & M.2 support Ultra Connect- 5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4 EZ PCIe Release & EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II |
| PRO X870-P WIFI | 14+2+1 DRPS / 60A SPS Lightning Gen5 slot & M.2 support Ultra Connect- 5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4 EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II & EZ M.2 Clip II |
X870 & X870E price leaks
The most recent development in terms of pricing comes from retailer B&H Photo Video, which listed Gigabyte X870 and X870E motherboards on its site in mid-September. These have since been taken down, but the pricing ranged from $219.99 for the X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI way up to the X870E A XTREME AI TOP for $799.99. Here’s the full list:
- Gigabyte X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard – $219.99
- Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WIFI7 Motherboard – $229.99
- Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Motherboard – $289.99
- Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Motherboard – $289.99
- Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE Motherboard – $299.99
- Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Motherboard – $319.99
- Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO Motherboard – $359.99
- Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE Motherboard – $359.99
- Gigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER Motherboard – $499.99
- Gigabyte X870E A XTREME AI TOP Motherboard – $799.99
As always, pricing will depend on both manufacturer and model, as not all chipsets are utilized in the exact same way with the same level of features. In the ASRock examples we gave above, the flagship Tiachi should retail above the $500 mark, whereas the more stripped-down Riptide will be much cheaper.
The most budget option from this range could indeed be ASRock’s X870 PRO RS WIFI, which is expected to cost around $220 at launch. Prices are yet to be confirmed across the board, so these prices are estimates for the time being.
Why is there no X770 motherboard series?
AMD seemed to make a deliberate choice skipping the 700 series. Some leaked information prior to the big reveal at Computex already suggested that the 700 series chipset was not going to exist, instead going straight to the 800 series.
This has evidently been the case, rumor has it to avoid appearing to be a series behind Intel. Now, both Intel and AMD match up with 800 series chipsets to represent the new Ryzen 9000 series and Intel’s upcoming 15th gen.
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