Gigabyte · Updated June 2026
Z790 Aorus Elite AX: price, specs & release date
Z790 Aorus Elite AX, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: gigabyte.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Z790 Aorus Elite AX a good buy?
At $260, the Z790 Aorus Elite AX is #7 cheapest of the 12 motherboards we track, where the median is $260. On the spec sheet, its m2 slots of 4 is the highest of the 12, and its release of 2022 is the lowest of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $259.99 US MSRP at launch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Released | 2022 |
| Socket | lga1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Form factor | atx |
| Memory type | ddr5 |
| Pcie 5 | Yes |
| M2 slots | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
Source: gigabyte.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by newegg.com. Re-verified: LGA1700, Intel Z790, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2 (all PCIe 4.0 x4), 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) confirmed via Gigabyte spec and Newegg. MSRP $259 (Oct 2022) per OC3D/GeekaWhat reviews. Source URL refined to the Gigabyte /sp spec page; corroboration switched to Newegg official listing.
Is the Z790 Aorus Elite AX worth it vs cheaper motherboards?
Z790 Aorus Elite AX against its closest cheaper and pricier motherboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Socket | Chipset | Form factor | Memory type | Pcie 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z790 Aorus Elite AX this | $259.99 | lga1700 | Intel Z790 | atx | ddr5 | Yes |
| B650 Aorus Elite AX | $229.99 | am5 | AMD B650 | atx | ddr5 | Yes |
| B650E Steel Legend WiFi | $269.99 | am5 | AMD B650E | atx | ddr5 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Z790 Aorus Elite AX cost?
The Z790 Aorus Elite AX has a US price of $259.99 (US MSRP at launch), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Z790 Aorus Elite AX compare on price?
At $260, the Z790 Aorus Elite AX is #7 cheapest of the 12 motherboards we track, where the median is $260.
When was the Z790 Aorus Elite AX released?
The Z790 Aorus Elite AX was released 2022.
What are the Z790 Aorus Elite AX's key specs?
Z790 Aorus Elite AX (Gigabyte): socket lga1700, chipset Intel Z790, form factor atx, memory type ddr5, pcie 5 Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $259.99 at gigabyte.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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