ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi Phantom Gaming AM5 ATX Motherboard
ASRock
ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi Phantom Gaming AM5 ATX Motherboard
The ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi Phantom Gaming AM5 ATX Motherboard is built for PC builders and gamers who want a feature-rich AMD AM5 platform with modern connectivity and strong memory overclocking headroom. It supports Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors on the B850 chipset, pairing Wi-Fi 7, Killer 2.5G LAN, and four M.2 sockets — including a PCIe Gen5 slot — with a 14+2+1 phase power design to handle demanding workloads.
Why this product
AM5 CPU support across three generations
Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors in the AM5 socket, giving builders flexibility when choosing or upgrading their CPU.
Wi-Fi 7 and Killer 2.5G LAN on board
Includes 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth and a Killer 2.5G wired LAN port, covering both wireless and wired high-speed networking without add-in cards.
Four M.2 slots, one running PCIe Gen5
One Blazing M.2 slot runs at PCIe Gen5 x4 for the fastest current NVMe drives, while three additional Gen4 x4 slots handle additional storage with no compromises on expansion.
DDR5 up to 8000+ MHz with 8-layer PCB
The 8-layer PCB is designed to deliver stable signal integrity for DDR5 memory overclocking, supporting up to 8000+ MHz (OC) across four DIMM slots with a maximum of 256 GB.
Toolless M.2 heatsink and BIOS Flashback
The Lite Release Design and toolless multi-layer M.2 heatsink simplify drive installation, while BIOS Flashback lets you update firmware without a CPU or memory installed.
14+2+1 phase power with 80A Dr.MOS
A robust VRM with 80A Dr.MOS components on VCore and SOC phases helps maintain stable power delivery under sustained gaming or productivity loads.
- SocketAMD AM5
- ChipsetAMD B850
- Form FactorATX
- Memory4 x DDR5, up to 256 GB, 8000+ MHz (OC)
- M.2 Slots4 (1x PCIe Gen5x4, 3x PCIe Gen4x4)
- NetworkingWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth, Killer 2.5G LAN
- PCIe Slots1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16
- PCB Layers8
- SKUASR-2000
- EAN4711581490079
- Fits AMD Socket AM5 — compatible with Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors.
- ATX form factor; fits any case that supports standard ATX motherboards.
- Uses DDR5 memory only — accepts up to 4 DIMMs, 256 GB maximum.
- The single rear video output is 1 x HDMI — only usable if the installed CPU has integrated graphics; a discrete GPU is needed otherwise.
- Not compatible with AMD AM4 or Intel processors — AM5 socket only.
- Does not support DDR4 memory — DDR5 modules are required.
Best for
- AMD Ryzen AM5 builders who want broad CPU compatibility across the Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 product lines on a single board.
- Gamers wanting fast wired and wireless networking without buying add-in cards — Killer 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 are both included.
- Storage-heavy builds that need multiple fast NVMe drives — four M.2 slots including one PCIe Gen5 and three PCIe Gen4 slots plus four SATA3 ports.
- Enthusiasts who overclock memory — the 8-layer PCB and pre-tested DDR5 profiles support up to 8000+ MHz (OC).
- Builders who prefer tool-light assembly — the toolless M.2 heatsink and Lite Release Design reduce the hardware needed during installation.
Trade-offs
- Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX case owners — this is a full ATX board and will not fit smaller form factors.
- DDR4 memory owners — this board accepts DDR5 only; existing DDR4 kits cannot be reused.
- Builders needing multiple display outputs — only one HDMI output is provided on the rear I/O.
- Workloads requiring more than 4 SATA ports — only four SATA3 connectors are available on this board.
- High-bandwidth dual-GPU or PCIe 5.0 x16 second-slot setups — the second PCIe slot is limited to PCIe 4.0 x16 electrically.
Riptide is named after a specific kind of water current with strong waves that occurs in the ocean, representing the philosophy of sea's double-side, calm and unlimited strength. Built around powerful gaming-related features, the Riptide has given a powerful smash and immersed users in the sense of stability.
Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers! Underneath its relentless appearance lie plentiful gaming oriented features and excellent gaming capabilities. It's all about bringing a new gaming experience to gamers!
The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance! Derived from the "built for stable and reliable" designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles.
General
| Brand | ASRock |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| CPU Socket | AMD AM5 |
| CPU Compatibility | AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series |
| PCB | 8 Layer PCB |
| Power Design | 14+2+1 Phase, 80A Dr.MOS (VCore+SOC) |
Networking
| Standard | 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wired LAN | Killer 2.5G LAN |
| Antennas Included | 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas |
Performance & Storage
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMMs (Dual Channel) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Memory | 256 GB |
| Memory Speed | Up to 8000+ MHz (OC) |
| PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| M.2 Sockets | 4 x M.2 (1 Blazing PCIe Gen5x4, 1 Hyper PCIe Gen4x4, 2x PCIe Gen4x4) |
| SATA | 4 x SATA3 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio, Nahimic Audio |
Ports & Connectivity
| USB Rear | 3x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB Front Headers | 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| Graphics Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Special Features | BIOS Flashback, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink, Lite Release Design, Fitted I/O Shield |
| In The Box | 2x SATA Data Cables, 2x ASRock WiFi Antennas, 1x ARGB Splitter Cable, 1x Thermistor Cable |
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