Best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU: AORUS X870E/X870 series are born X3D-ready

The wait is finally over—the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has just dropped, and it’s every bit the gaming powerhouse the hype promised. As the first model in Team Red’s 9000X3D series, this chip is packed with second-gen 3D V-Cache tech, which brings phenomenal gaming performance to the AM5 platform. It's no surprise that the gaming community is already crowning it the new king of gaming CPUs.

But with all this power, there's one big question: What’s the best motherboard to pair with your new Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Our pick: the AORUS X870E/X870 series. Here’s why.

Hardware Advantage

The Ryzen X3D CPUs, with their high-density 3D cache and insane gaming performance, demand a rock-solid motherboard. To unleash the full potential of the X3D, you need a motherboard armed with a robust power delivery capable of handling heavy loads with no sweat.

The AORUS X870E/X870 motherboards are designed with X3D in mind, boasting up to 22 high-current digital power phases per board. So, when your gaming sessions get intense, you can trust these boards to keep the power steady and your X3D CPU stable.

With exceptional power delivery comes the need for an equally comprehensive thermal solution. The AORUS X870E/X870 motherboards boast a large VRM fin-array heatsink, offering up to 10 times the surface area of standard designs, and built-in heat pipes to ensure optimal cooling. 

Additionally, our exclusive venting design on the integrated I/O shield reduces temperatures by up to 7°C. This advanced cooling system prevents thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions, keeping your system running smoothly and cool under pressure.

Software Optimization

We’ve also gone above and beyond to maximize memory performance on the software front, making these boards fully X3D-ready. Why? To eliminate bottlenecks. While 3D V-Cache technology significantly reduces the need for frequent RAM access, it doesn’t completely eliminate potential bottlenecks. That’s why robust memory support remains essential. Simply put, optimal memory performance is key to unlocking the full potential of Ryzen X3D processors.

Enter EXPO AI Boost. With just one click in the AORUS AI SNATCH software, you can elevate your gaming performance by up to 4% in real-world benchmarks—effortlessly gaining a competitive edge.

And we’re not stopping there. Meet GIGABYTE X3D Turbo Mode, a groundbreaking BIOS setting designed to optimize core distribution, bandwidth, and power balancing for even greater performance. With X3D Turbo Mode, it is like injecting your system with an extra shot of adrenaline.

In our tests, enabling X3D Turbo Mode delivered up to an 18% performance boost for Ryzen 9000 series 16-core X3D processors and a 5% boost for Ryzen 9800X3D processors in gaming. Even non-X3D chips benefit significantly, achieving performance levels comparable to their X3D counterparts.

Here’s a quick tip to see if X3D Turbo Mode is enabled on your AORUS X870E/X870 motherboard. Just check the flag icon in the bottom-left corner of the AORUS AI SNATCH interface. If it’s visible, you’re good to go. Looking ahead, you can expect to see even more BIOS functionality integrated with AORUS AI SNATCH for a smarter, more streamlined user experience.

Ready to activate X3D Turbo Mode? Watch our AORUS 101 episode for a step-by-step setup guide:

Final Tweak

Don't forget that BIOS updates are essential for this new CPU support. We make the process easy via our Q-Flash Plus with Auto Scan, letting you update the BIOS directly and automatically from a USB drive. This feature is particularly helpful for anyone upgrading from older Ryzen chips.

The latest Beta BIOS release includes the X3D Turbo Mode, integrated with AMD AGESA 1.2.0.2a and synchronized with the newest version of AORUS AI SNATCH. With a quick update, you can unlock your CPU’s full gaming potential. Head to the official GIGABYTE website to download the latest BIOS.

Build for the Future with AORUS

With AORUS X870E/X870 motherboards, you're not just buying a component - you are investing in a purpose-built foundation for gaming excellence. Every feature, from the robust power delivery to the innovative AI optimizations, has been carefully engineered to ensure your Ryzen 7 9800X3D performs at its absolute best. Welcome to the future of gaming performance!