Compare Motherboards

Compare GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS ULTRA vs Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

  1. Compare
  2. Motherboards
  3. GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS ULTRA 🆚 Gigabyte Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS ULTRA and Gigabyte Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE are both motherboards with the same Socket (LGA1151), Chipset (Intel Z390) and Supported Memory (DDR4-2133 / 2400 / 2666 / 2800 / 3000 / 3200 / ...). The main differences are in Form factor, Audio Chipset, LAN Chipset and Max LAN Speed.
Save comparison
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Ultra Intel LGA1151 ATX 3xM.2
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS ULTRA
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Xtreme WATERFORCE LGA1151 3xM.2 E-ATX
Gigabyte Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE
Prices
(Change region)
In Stock
+ $29.99 Shipping
$427.62
Prices
(Change region)
In Stock
Free shipping
$1,399.00
* Pangoly may earn a commission when you use one of the links to make a purchase. (Disclosure)
* Product prices and availability are subject to change frequently. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
Brand
GIGABYTE
Brand
Gigabyte
Model
Z390 AORUS ULTRA
Model
Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE
Release Date
📅 October 2018
Release Date
📅 June 2019
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(1 reviews)
User reviews
★★★☆☆
(16 reviews)
Price history
View Details ►
Price history
View Details ►
Compatible PC parts
Processors ► Memory ► Cases ► CPU Coolers ►
Compatible PC parts
Processors ► Memory ► Cases ► CPU Coolers ►
Socket
LGA1151
Socket
LGA1151
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
EATX
Chipset
Intel Z390
Chipset
Intel Z390
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3666Mhz 3733Mhz 3800Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4266Mhz 4333Mhz 4400Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3666Mhz 3733Mhz 3800Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4266Mhz 4333Mhz 4400Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
No
ECC RAM Support
No
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1220-VB codec
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1220-VB codec
Audio Channels
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
Audio Channels
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Chipset
Intel GbE LAN chip
LAN Chipset
Aquantia GbE LAN chip
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10Gbps + 10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
  • 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
  • 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  • 1 x RJ-45 port
  • 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
  • 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  • 5 x audio jacks
Back I/O Ports
-
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
5
Wi-Fi Generation
5
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
-

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS ULTRA:

  • 69% cheaper, you can save $971.38
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1

Buy now

Reasons to buy the Gigabyte Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 8 months later

Buy now

Have you found incorrect information on this page? Contact us and we will fix it as soon as possible.

Trending comparisons (Motherboards)

GIGABYTE B850 Gaming X WIFI6E
VS
MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 Gaming X WIFI6E

vs

MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 Gaming WIFI6
VS
Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 Gaming WIFI6

vs

Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI
MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi
VS
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi

vs

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi
VS
ASUS ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi
ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi

vs

ASUS ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
VS
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WiFi
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

vs

ASUS TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WiFi
MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi
VS
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi

vs

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI B550M PRO-VDH
VS
ASRock B550M PRO4
MSI B550M PRO-VDH

vs

ASRock B550M PRO4
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
VS
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS Elite WIFI7
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

vs

GIGABYTE B850 AORUS Elite WIFI7
MSI B550-A PRO
VS
MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
MSI B550-A PRO

vs

MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
VS
ASRock B850 Steel Legend WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi

vs

ASRock B850 Steel Legend WiFi
    News
    Discover how NVIDIA's new RTX Spark superchip challenges Intel x86 and Apple Silicon with 1 Petaflop of local AI power and massive Blackwell graphics.
    NVIDIA RTX Spark: A New Threat to Intel x86 and Apple Chips
    Browse PC Parts
    Spotlight
    $550
    F5-6800J3445G16GX2-RM5RK
    G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6800
    Trending PC Parts
    x