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GIGABYTE Z890 AI TOP Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard

Name: GIGABYTE Z890 AI TOP Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, E-ATX, DDR5, 4X M.2, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 5, WIFI7, 10GbE LAN, EZ-Latch
Brand: Gigabyte
SKU: B083WG45VJ

Status: GIGABYTE Z890 AI TOP Intel Core Ultra: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:20 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The GIGABYTE Z890 AI TOP Intel Core Ultra LGA 1851 Motherboard: Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, rare at this LGA 1851 price tier; main trade-off: E-ATX board needs a large case, rules out most mid-towers.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, rare at this LGA 1851 price tier
✓ 10GbE LAN plus WiFi 7 built in, no add-in NIC needed
✓ Four M.2 slots with M.2 Thermal Guard heatsinks
✓ 16+1+2 VRM with 80A Smart Power Stage for Core Ultra 9
✓ PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 XMP across four DIMM slots

Cons

✗ E-ATX board needs a large case, rules out most mid-towers
✗ LGA 1851 only, no upgrade path from LGA 1700 chips
✗ No DDR4 fallback, DDR5 kit purchase is mandatory
✗ EZ-Latch tooling adds bulk around the primary PCIe slot

Manufacturer description

The Z890 AI TOP supports Intel Ultra Core Processors (Series 2) and features unmatched performance. GIGABYTE Z890 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GIGABYTE Z890 AI TOP Intel Core Ultra LGA 1851 Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the motherboards category. Gigabyte's motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
DDR5 Compatible: 4*DIMMs with XMP Memory Module Support
Power Design: 16+1+2, 80A Smart Power Stage
Thermals: VRM Thermal Armor Advanced, M.2 Thermal Guard
Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, 4x M.2 Slots, Dual Thunderbolt 5, Front USB-C
DIY Friendly: M.2 EZ-Latch, PCIe EZ-Latch, WIFI EZ-Plug, EZ-Debug Zone

Full Specifications

Brand	GIGABYTE
Platform	Windows, Windows 11
Thermals	VRM Thermal Armor Advanced, M.2 Thermal Guard
CPU Socket	Intel LGA 1851
Model Name	Z890 AI TOP
Networking	WIFI7, 10GbE LAN
Chipset Type	Intel Z890
Connectivity	PCIe 5.0, 4x M.2 Slots, Dual Thunderbolt 5, Front USB-C
DIY Friendly	M.2 EZ-Latch, PCIe EZ-Latch, WIFI EZ-Plug, EZ-Debug Zone
Power Design	16+1+2, 80A Smart Power Stage
DDR5 Compatible	4*DIMMs with XMP Memory Module Support
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	5600 MHz
Compatible Processors	Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
RAM Memory Technology	DDR5
Main Power Connector Type	24-Pin
Full listing title	GIGABYTE Z890 AI TOP Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, E-ATX, DDR5, 4X M.2, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 5, WIFI7, 10GbE LAN, EZ-Latch

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