GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX Intel Z790 LGA1700 DDR5 Motherboard

Performance Intel Z790 Motherboard with WiFi 6E

The GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX is a performance-focused ATX motherboard designed for compatible Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Generation processors using the LGA1700 socket. Based on the Intel Z790 chipset, it combines high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics expansion, triple M.2 NVMe storage, WiFi 6E and 2.5GbE networking for gaming, productivity and professional desktop builds.

With a Twin 12+1+1 phase digital VRM solution, four DDR5 DIMM slots with XMP 3.0 support, three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors and advanced thermal management, the Z790 EAGLE AX provides a capable foundation for performance-oriented Intel systems.

Product Features

12th, 13th & 14th Gen Intel Support: Supports compatible Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Generation processors based on the LGA1700 desktop platform.

Intel Z790 Chipset: The Intel Z790 platform provides extensive memory, storage, expansion and connectivity capabilities for performance-focused desktop systems.

Twin 12+1+1 Digital VRM: The Twin 12+1+1 phase digital VRM solution, using a 6+6 parallel power design, provides stable power delivery for compatible Intel processors.

DDR5 Memory: Four DDR5 DIMM slots provide dual-channel memory support for gaming, content creation, productivity and memory-intensive workloads.

DDR5-7600MHz (OC): Supports high-speed DDR5 memory configurations up to 7600MHz (OC), depending on the installed processor, memory modules and configuration.

Intel XMP 3.0: XMP 3.0 support allows compatible DDR5 memory kits to use predefined performance profiles for simplified memory configuration.

PCIe 5.0 x16: The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible dedicated graphics cards.

EZ-Latch: GIGABYTE EZ-Latch provides a quick-release mechanism for the primary PCIe slot, simplifying graphics card removal during upgrades and maintenance.

Triple PCIe 4.0 M.2: Three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors provide high-speed NVMe SSD expansion for operating systems, games, applications and professional files.

M.2 Thermal Guard: Dedicated thermal protection helps manage operating temperatures of compatible M.2 NVMe SSDs during sustained workloads.

Advanced Thermal Design: The motherboard incorporates dedicated thermal hardware to help maintain VRM stability and consistent system performance under demanding workloads.

WiFi 6E: Integrated WiFi 6E 802.11ax provides high-speed wireless network connectivity with compatible routers and networking equipment.

2.5GbE LAN: Integrated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet provides fast wired networking for gaming, high-speed internet, NAS access and large local file transfers.

Rear USB-C 10Gb/s: Rear USB Type-C connectivity with speeds up to 10Gb/s provides convenient support for compatible external storage and modern peripherals.

HDMI & DisplayPort: HDMI and DisplayPort outputs provide digital display connectivity when used with a compatible processor featuring integrated graphics.

Smart Fan 6: Multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers provide flexible cooling control based on system operating conditions.

FAN STOP: Compatible fans can be configured to stop under suitable temperature conditions to help reduce unnecessary system noise.

Q-Flash Plus: Q-Flash Plus allows supported BIOS updates without requiring the CPU, memory or graphics card to be installed.

ATX Form Factor: The full-size ATX layout provides extensive room for memory, storage and expansion, making it suitable for performance desktop and gaming systems.

Product Specifications

*Processor compatibility, maximum DDR5 speed and available PCIe functionality depend on the installed processor, memory modules, motherboard revision, BIOS version and system configuration.

Intel 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Support

The GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX uses the Intel LGA1700 socket and supports compatible 12th, 13th and 14th Generation Intel Core processors. The Z790 platform makes it suitable for performance desktop systems ranging from gaming PCs to content creation workstations.

DDR5 Memory with XMP 3.0

Four DDR5 DIMM slots provide dual-channel memory support with speeds reaching up to DDR5-7600MHz (OC) under compatible configurations. Intel XMP 3.0 support simplifies the use of compatible high-performance memory profiles.

Twin 12+1+1 Digital VRM

The Twin 12+1+1 phase digital VRM solution uses a 6+6 parallel power design to provide stable power delivery. Combined with the motherboard’s advanced thermal design, this helps maintain reliable operation during demanding workloads.

PCIe 5.0 Graphics Expansion

The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible dedicated graphics cards. GIGABYTE EZ-Latch simplifies graphics card removal when performing maintenance or future upgrades.

Three PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots

Three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors provide extensive high-speed NVMe storage expansion. Multiple drives can be configured for Windows, applications, games, project files and other high-performance storage requirements.

WiFi 6E and 2.5GbE Networking

The motherboard combines WiFi 6E wireless connectivity with 2.5GbE wired Ethernet, providing flexible networking options for gaming, streaming, downloads and professional network workloads.

Smart Fan 6 Cooling

Smart Fan 6 uses multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers to provide flexible system cooling management. FAN STOP functionality can stop compatible fans under suitable thermal conditions to reduce noise during lighter workloads.

Q-Flash Plus BIOS Updates

GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus allows supported BIOS updates without installing the CPU, memory or graphics card, providing a convenient method for BIOS preparation and maintenance.

Important Compatibility Information

Before purchasing, confirm compatibility between the intended Intel processor, exact motherboard revision and installed BIOS version. Support for certain 14th Generation processors may require an appropriate BIOS version.

DDR5-7600 is an overclocked memory specification. Actual achievable memory speed depends on the processor memory controller, installed memory modules, DIMM configuration and BIOS settings.

Motherboard HDMI and DisplayPort outputs require a compatible processor with integrated graphics. PCIe and M.2 resource allocation may vary according to the installed processor and system configuration.