SAPPHIRE Technology is expanding its AM5 motherboard lineup with the forthcoming PURE X870A WIFI 7, filling a gap in its previous offerings. Despite an initial focus on lower-tier chipsets, details of the high-end board emerged following an inadvertent listing by a South African retailer. the PURE X870A WIFI 7 aims to provide builders with a premium option supporting the latest Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, and is expected to retail around €250 based on current listings.
SAPPHIRE has entered the global market for AMD AM5 motherboards, announcing the availability of six new models on September 11, 2025. The move expands options for builders utilizing AMD’s latest Ryzen processors, a key component in the ongoing evolution of PC performance.
Initially, the lineup did not include boards based on AMD’s high-end X870 and X870E chipsets. However, reports surfaced two weeks later indicating that a flagship model was in development – the SAPPHIRE PURE X870A WIFI 7.
While SAPPHIRE has yet to officially announce the PURE X870A WIFI 7, a retailer in South Africa inadvertently revealed its specifications and images by listing the product on its website. The motherboard boasts a robust feature set, including support for Ryzen 9000-Series, 8000-Series, and 7000-Series processors.
– ATX Form Factor
– AMD X870 Chipset
– Socket AM5
– Supports Ryzen 9000-Series Processors
– Supports Ryzen 8000-Series, 7000-Series Processors
– 4x DDR5 DIMM Slots, Supports Up to 256GB
– Supports up to DDR5-8400 (OC)
– 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
– 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (in x16 slot), – 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (in x1 slot)
– 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2, 2x PCIe 4.0 M.2, 4x SATA
– 1x USB 4.0 40G (DisplayPort Alt mode & 15W PD) Type-C
– 2x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
– 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI
– 2x Wi-Fi Antenna One-click Flash BIOS Button
– 1x RJ45 LAN, 6x Audio Jacks
– Realtek ALC897 HD Audio
– Realtek RTL8126 5 Gigabit Ethernet
– 802.11be Tri-band WiFi 7 Module
– Bluetooth 5.4
– Sapphire Core BIOS
– 16+2+1 Phase CPU Power, 55A Per Phase
– Robust VRM, M.2 and PCH Cooling
– Debug LED With Colour Indicators
– 3 Year Warranty
Pricing and availability remain unconfirmed by SAPPHIRE. However, listings from retailers in Australia and Poland offer potential insights. indicates a price of $429 AUD, equivalent to approximately €264. lists the board for 1069 zł, which translates to roughly €246. These figures suggest a potential retail price of around €250 once the product is officially released.
SAPPHIRE is also preparing to launch another high-end board, the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA WIFI 7, which will ultimately become the company’s flagship offering with its X870E chipset. The release of these boards underscores SAPPHIRE’s commitment to providing a comprehensive range of options for AMD AM5 platform users.
