The Gigabyte Z790 series motherboards are high-performance boards designed for Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors, supporting the LGA 1700 socket. Built with advanced power delivery and thermal design, they are ideal for gaming, content
The Z790 series fully supports Intel's latest hybrid architecture processors with improved power delivery and multi-core performance. These motherboards offer support for DDR5 memory, which brings higher bandwidth, better energy efficiency, and increased performance for demanding workloads. For users who prefer or already own DDR4 memory, certain models provide backward compatibility, giving flexibility based on your budget and needs.
One of the major highlights of the Gigabyte Z790 series is the inclusion of PCIe 5.0 support. With twice the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0, it ensures maximum performance for the latest graphics cards and future-ready NVMe SSDs. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a powerful workstation, PCIe 5.0 offers faster data transfer speeds, better scalability, and future-proof hardware integration.
The motherboards feature multiple M.2 slots, many of which are equipped with thermal guards to prevent thermal throttling of SSDs during heavy use. In addition, SATA ports are available for traditional storage devices. Users can easily set up a fast and reliable storage configuration for gaming, video editing, or multitasking.
For fast and reliable networking, the Z790 series comes with 2.5Gb Ethernet LAN across most models, delivering faster wired connections than standard Gigabit LAN. Many models also include Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E, providing higher wireless speeds, lower latency, and better connection stability—essential for competitive gaming and seamless online workflows.
Gigabyte has equipped the Z790 series with a wide array of USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, enabling ultra-fast data transfer and modern peripheral compatibility. Select premium models also feature Thunderbolt 4 support, offering high-speed connectivity for creators who rely on external displays, drives, and docking stations.
These motherboards are built with high-performance VRMs, premium capacitors, and multi-layer PCB designs, ensuring stable power delivery to the CPU and other components. The Smart Fan 6 system provides intelligent fan control with multiple temperature sensors, customizable fan curves, and hybrid fan headers to keep your system cool and quiet.
With support for RGB Fusion, users can personalize their systems with customizable lighting effects across the motherboard, memory, fans, and other components. Syncing RGB lighting through compatible devices allows users to create a cohesive and stylish look.
Gigabyte’s intuitive UEFI BIOS provides easy access to system settings, performance tuning, and memory profiles. Q-Flash Plus enables users to update BIOS without installing the CPU or RAM, simplifying the upgrade process.
The Gigabyte Z790 Series Motherboards combine high-end features, reliable performance, and future-ready technology. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or PC enthusiast, the Z790 series offers everything you need to build a fast, powerful, and visually stunning system.
