B850-RIPTIDEWIFI

Overview:

ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard - Power Meets Precision
Step into high-performance computing with the ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi AM5 ATX motherboard, a premium choice for gamers and creators looking for a blend of next-gen power, speed, and reliability. Engineered with the spirit of an ocean riptide-calm on the surface, fierce underneath-this board offers top-tier overclocking, efficient cooling, and stunning visual support for immersive gameplay and content creation.

Built for AMD AM5 and DDR5 Performance
Harness the power of AMD's latest processors with support for Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series CPUs on the AM5 socket. Whether you're gaming or multitasking, the ASRock B850 Riptide is future-ready. Its robust 8-layer PCB enhances power delivery and thermal management, enabling DDR5 memory speeds up to 8000+ MHz (overclocked), and is compatible with both EXPO and XMP memory profiles.

Reliable Power for Intense Workloads
Thanks to a 14+2+1 phase power architecture with 80A Dr.MOS for VCore and SOC, you get consistent and stable performance during demanding sessions. This ensures smooth overclocking and long-term efficiency even under heavy computational loads.

Next-Level Storage and Connectivity
Blazing-fast storage is at your fingertips with one PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 slot and three Gen4x4 Hyper M.2 slots, supported by four SATA3 ports for additional legacy storage. Connectivity is equally cutting-edge: enjoy ultra-low latency with integrated Killer 2.5G LAN and the latest Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4, ideal for competitive online gaming and seamless streaming.

Expandability for Gaming and Creation
The ASRock B850 Riptide offers flexible GPU and expansion card support with one PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. You'll also find a wealth of USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C on the front panel, several USB 3.2 Gen2 and Gen1 ports, plus eight USB 2.0 ports for legacy peripherals.

HDMI 2.1 compatibility supports up to 4K resolution at 120Hz, delivering crisp visuals perfect for modern gaming monitors.

Audio That Immerses You
Experience high-definition audio with the Realtek ALC4082 7.1-channel HD codec and Nahimic Audio technology. The built-in headphone amp supports up to 600-ohm impedance, ensuring crystal-clear sound whether you're in-game or editing content.

Customize Your Look with RGB Sync
Personalize your rig with full RGB lighting control. The board supports Polychrome RGB Sync and SignalRGB, allowing coordinated lighting effects across your entire setup. Multiple ARGB and RGB headers offer versatile connection options for custom lighting configurations.

Features:

Key Features

• Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series (AM5 Socket)
• 14+2+1 Phase Power Design with 80A Dr.MOS
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel, up to 8000+ MHz OC)
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
• HDMI 2.1 Output (4K@120Hz)
• Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio with Nahimic
• 1 x PCIe Gen5x4 M.2, 3 x PCIe Gen4x4 M.2, 4 x SATA3
• Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (includes 2 Type-C)
• 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 8 x USB 2.0
• Killer 2.5G Ethernet LAN
• Integrated Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink and Bottom Heatsink
• Lite Release Design for Easy Component Access

What's Included in the Box

• ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard x1
• SATA Data Cables x2
• ASRock WiFi Antennas (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz) x2
• ARGB Splitter Cable x1
• Thermistor Cable x1

Whether you're upgrading or building your next PC, the ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi offers a perfect balance of power, customization, and future-proof features-ready to take your gameplay or creative work to the next level.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	B850-RIPTIDEWIFI
Unique Feature	Superb Productivity
	- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
	- Dual Channel DDR5
	Rock-Solid Durability
	- 14+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
	- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
	- 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
	Ultrafast Gaming
	- Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
	- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
	EZ Update
	- BIOS Flashback Button
	- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
	EZ Troubleshooter
	- ASRock Post Status Checker
CPU	- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
	* The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.
Chipset	- AMD B850
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
	- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
	- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC)
	- Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
	- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
BIOS	- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Graphics	Integrated AMD RDNA graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)
	- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
Audio	- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
	- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
	- Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
	- Nahimic Audio
LAN	- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
	- Killer E3100G
	- Supports Killer LAN Software
Wireless LAN	- 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
	- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
	- Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
	- Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band
	- 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
	- Supports Bluetooth 5.4
	- Supports MU-MIMO
	*The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available.
Slots	CPU:
	- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
	Chipset:
	- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode
	- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
	- 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
	* PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
	If M2_4 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
	Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Storage	CPU:
	- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode
	- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
	Chipset:
	- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
	- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
	ASMedia ASM1061:
	- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
	* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
	M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
	M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
	M2_2 will run at Gen4x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x2 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
	If M2_4 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
RAID	- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB	CPU:
	- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
	- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_3))
	- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear (USB32_1))
	Chipset:
	- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
	- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_4))
	- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear (USB32_2 and USB32_5), 4 Front)
	- 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
	* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Connector	- 1 x SPI TPM Header
	- 1 x Thermistor Cable Header
	- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
	- 1 x RGB LED Header
	- 3 x Addressable LED Headers
	- 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
	- 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
	- 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
	- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
	- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
	- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
	- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
	- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
	- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
	* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
	** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
	*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
	CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
	CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Rear Panel I/O	- 2 x Antenna Ports
	- 1 x HDMI Port
	- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
	- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Ports (10 Gb/s)
	- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
	- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
	- 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
	- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
	- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
	- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
	- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
	* USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.
	** USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.
Software and UEFI	Software
	- ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
	- Killer Control Center
	- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
	UEFI
	- ASRock EZ Mode
	- ASRock Full HD UEFI
	- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
	- ASRock Instant Flash
	*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Accessories	- 2 x SATA Data Cables
	- 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
	- 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
	- 1 x Thermistor Cable
Form Factor	- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
	- 8 Layer PCB
OS	- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certifications	- FCC, CE
	- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)