Introducing the EVGA Z790 motherboards, the pinnacle of high-performance computing. Featuring the Z790 DARK K|NGP|N and Z790 CLASSIFIED, these motherboards support the latest Intel® Z790 chipset and are built for extreme computing with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Series processors utilizing PCIe Gen5 lanes and DDR5 memory. Those familiar with EVGA motherboards will recognize the powerful digital-VRM design, VRM and M.2 cooling, and sturdy low-loss PCB construction.

Dream Team of Overclocking

Lead by Vince “K|NGP|N” Lucido, EVGA has gathered some of the best Overclockers around the world to push the limits of what a motherboard can do. Through non-stop overclocking, their results and feedback have directly helped to improve performance and create record-setting hardware.

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The EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N rises once again. Built on a 14-layer low-loss PCB with a 21-phase VRM – this board will squeeze everything out of 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. This board supports up to 64GB DDR5 and up to 8000MHz+(OC)*, PCIe Gen5, and PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe support. The Z790 DARK K|NGP|N auto-switches the x16 PCIe Gen 5 CPU lanes between slots 1 and 2 to give your PCIe device maximum bandwidth no matter where it’s installed**. This board also includes 10GbE and 2.5GbE NICs + Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.2, 7.1 HD audio, 3x M.2 Key-M slots, and 2x pump headers for CPU AIO. The Z790 DARK K|NGP|N remains the choice of those that want a board capable of unbelievable performance.

* Achievable speeds may vary depending on memory configuration and CPU memory controller.

** x16 lane support if only one PCIe slot (PE1/PE2) is populated. x8/x8 lanes if both PE1 and PE2 are populated.

Overview

Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Socket
2x DDR5 DIMMs
PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16/x8) Slot
3x M.2 Gen4 Key-M Sockets
USB Port for BIOS Update
21-Phase Digital VRM
2x Pump Headers
4x ARGB Headers
ProbeIt Header
Supplemental PCIe 6Pin Power
PCIe Disable Switches
Slow Mode Switch
BIOS Select Switch
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Header
Right Angle Power Connectors
POST LED
Thermal Sensor Header

Pre-Installed I/O Shield
Clear CMOS Button
BIOS Update Button
Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.2
LAN Port 2.5GbE
LAN Port 10 GbE
5x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
7.1 Channel HD Audio + S/PDIF

DDR5 8000Mhz+(OC) DIMM Support

Native PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 Slots and Gen 4.0 M.2 Slots

90° Rotated CPU Socket and Memory Slots

Twin VRM Fans for Ultimate Cooling

Components

Intel® 2.5GbE/10GbE NICs

Problelt Header

Right-Angle Power Connectors

21-Phase Power Design

14-Layer PCB

Multi-Function POST Indicator

EVGA Wi-Fi/BT Antenna

The EVGA Z790 CLASSIFIED remains the best choice for the motherboard that does everything with a 19-phase VRM and 12-layer PCB to provide exceptional power, performance, and stability. The CLASSIFIED supports PCIe Gen5 and PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSDs on the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Series processors, up to 128GB DDR5 and up to 7800MHz+(OC) DDR5*. The CLASSIFIED now features a rotated socket to reduce memory latency and improve cable management options. Meanwhile, the board also contains 10GbE and 2.5GbE network ports, Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.2, and two USB4 Type-C ports (supports DP 1.4 + HDR). The Z790 CLASSIFIED is the perfect motherboard to help you set records in whatever you do.

* Achievable speeds may vary depending on memory configuration and CPU memory controller.