In the ever-evolving world of technology, anticipation is building around the release of new Z890 motherboards. While Intel’s newest processors remain elusive, major hardware players are gearing up with exciting new products.
GIGABYTE Unveils the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus
Excitement is mounting as GIGABYTE introduces its latest “PLUS” motherboard, the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi 7 Plus, designed to seamlessly support the upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh processors. This promising lineup is set to hit the market soon, and motherboard manufacturers are already preparing for its arrival. Intel’s Panther Lake series was a highlight at CES, and while details on the Arrow Lake Refresh remain under wraps, reports suggest these products will launch quietly but imminently.
GIGABYTE’s new motherboard is set apart by its “Plus” designation, signifying out-of-the-box compatibility with Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs. Among these are the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. This ensures users can enjoy either increased clock speeds or enhanced core efficiency compared to the previous Arrow Lake models.
Enhancements in Memory and Performance
The Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi 7 Plus features notable modifications from its predecessor, such as the removal of onboard buttons like Power, Reset, and BIOS controls. Although GIGABYTE hasn’t disclosed the memory frequency support for the new board, it’s expected to surpass previous models due to improvements in the Arrow Lake Refresh memory controllers.
At the forefront of memory innovation, GIGABYTE showcased a Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard equipped with a hefty 256 GB (4x 64 GB) CQDIMM DDR5 setup, pushing the limits with a remarkable 6400 MT/s memory speed. Utilizing the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K for this demonstration, the board displayed its prowess in managing such extensive memory capacity.
This accomplishment is attributed to the CQDIMM modules featuring an onboard clock driver chip, which improves timing precision at higher frequencies by allowing the memory to manage its clock independently, easing the CPU’s workload and enhancing overall performance.