ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX 4X DDR5

Dominate the battlefield with the ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard, a high-performance solution crafted for gamers who demand power, precision, and stability. Inspired by the force of ocean riptides, this board combines calm efficiency with relentless strength, designed to deliver next-gen computing with stunning overclocking capabilities and immersive visuals.
Powered by the AMD B850 chipset, this ATX motherboard supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors on the AM5 socket, providing a future-ready platform for gamers and creators alike. The 8-layer PCB ensures efficient power delivery, signal stability, and better heat dissipation—ideal for those pushing their systems with DDR5 memory up to an impressive 8000+ MHz (OC), backed by support for both XMP and EXPO memory profiles.
The 14+2+1 phase power design with 80A Dr.MOS VCore+SOC phases guarantees stable overclocking and power efficiency under intense workloads. For storage, unleash ultra-fast performance with 1x Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4 and 3x Hyper M.2 Gen4x4 slots, alongside 4 SATA3 ports for legacy drives. And when speed matters, the onboard Killer 2.5G LAN and next-gen Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 provide seamless wired and wireless connectivity for low-latency gaming and streaming.
With rich expandability including PCIe 5.0 x16 and PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, the Riptide allows for powerful GPU support. The board’s USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1, and eight USB 2.0 ports deliver blazing-fast data transfer and peripheral compatibility. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 4K@120Hz, perfect for modern gaming displays.
Audio is powered by the Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD codec with Nahimic Audio, offering immersive surround sound with 600-ohm headphone amp support for crystal-clear audio in games or content creation.
Built with gamers in mind, the ASRock B850 Riptide features extensive ARGB/RGB headers and is Polychrome RGB Sync certified, ready for full system lighting synchronization. It also supports SignalRGB for unified control across devices and reactive lighting effects.
FEATURES:

Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
14+2+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC
4 x DDR5 DIMMs | Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI
Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) | 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) | 4 SATA3
1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
4 USB 3.2 Gen2 (2 Rear, 2 Rear Type-C)
7 USB 3.2 Gen1 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
Killer 2.5G LAN
802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
Supports Lite Release Design, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink

SPECIFICATIONS:

CPU & Chipset

Socket: AMD AM5
Supported CPUs: AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
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

Graphics Output

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

Expansion 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)

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

Networking

LAN: Killer E3100G
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 Module (802.11be 2×2) with Bluetooth 5.4
Dual-band 2×2 support with 6GHz band

USB Ports
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)

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

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)

RGB & Aesthetics

1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
1 x RGB LED Header*
3 x Addressable LED Headers**

DIY Features

ASRock Post Status Checker
Auto Driver Installer (via LAN)
Flexible Integrated I/O Shield

Rear I/O Ports

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)

Software & 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

Form Factor: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm | 8 Layer PCB
OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit+
Certifications: FCC, CE | ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard x1
SATA Data Cables x2
ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas x2
ARGB Splitter Cable x1
Thermistor Cable x1