Which is better for gaming?

The GIGABYTE. It supports newer Core Ultra CPUs, PCIe 5.0 and has WIFI7 and 10GbE for low-latency networking. The ASUS W680 is aimed at workstations, not gaming.

Neither has a fixed lifespan. The GIGABYTE uses the newer LGA 1851 socket, so it should take future Core Ultra chips longer than the ASUS's LGA 1700 board.

Is the GIGABYTE worth the extra?

At $549.99 at Walmart as of November 7, 2026, it is worth it if you need PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4 and 10GbE. For a basic workstation build, the ASUS is enough.

Can the ASUS run a Core Ultra CPU?

No. The ASUS uses LGA 1700 for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core. Core Ultra (Series 2) needs LGA 1851 like the GIGABYTE.

Which fits a smaller case?

The ASUS. It is micro ATX. The GIGABYTE is E-ATX and needs a full-size case.

Do both support ECC memory?

Yes. Both list ECC support with four DDR5 slots. The GIGABYTE allows up to 256 GB; the ASUS up to 192 GB.

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP vs ASUS Pro WS W680M-ACE SE

Buy the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP if you are building a new high-end gaming or workstation PC on an Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPU. Buy the ASUS Pro WS W680M-ACE SE if you need a compact, ECC-capable board for a 12th or 13th Gen Intel workstation or small server. The GIGABYTE is $549.99 at Walmart as of November 7, 2026; the ASUS has no price listed here, so compare its store prices on Deal.ai before deciding.

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