GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E (LGA1851, ATX)

Description

Overview

The GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E is an ATX motherboard for Intel LGA1851 (Intel Core Ultra) processors with the Intel B860 chipset. It targets mainstream and gaming builders who want DDR5 memory support, a CPU‑grade PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and modern I/O including USB4 and Wi‑Fi 6E. Features and actual behaviour (display outputs, USB4) may depend on the installed CPU and BIOS. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E/sp))

Key features

• Socket: LGA1851 — supports Intel Core Ultra series processors (check Gigabyte CPU support list for exact model compatibility and BIOS requirements). ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E/sp))
• Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM (up to 256 GB); supported speeds include DDR5‑6400 and higher overclock profiles up to 9066 MT/s (O.C.). Overclock speeds are achieved with compatible memory/CPU and BIOS settings. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E/sp))
• Expansion & storage: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 2× PCIe 4.0 x1 (chipset) and three M.2 sockets — M.2 (CPU) supports PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe, two M.2 (chipset) support PCIe 4.0 x4. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports are also provided. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E/sp))
• Connectivity: USB4 Type‑C on the rear I/O, an additional internal USB Type‑C header (USB 3.2 Gen2), Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and onboard Wi‑Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 (Wi‑Fi module varies by PCB revision). ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E/sp))
• Audio & extras: Realtek HD audio codec with S/PDIF out, Q‑Flash Plus, multiple RGB headers and support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E/sp))

Who it’s for

This board suits gamers and creators building on Intel’s LGA1851 platform who want PCIe 5.0 graphics support, fast NVMe storage options and modern I/O (USB4, Wi‑Fi 6E). It is also appropriate for users who plan to run high‑speed DDR5 memory kits and may want to use XMP/OC memory profiles. Verify CPU compatibility and BIOS version before purchase if you plan to use the latest Core Ultra models. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E/sp))