ASRock B850M Riptide WiFi AMD AM5 Motherboard

The ASRock Phantom Gaming B850M Riptide WiFi is a high-performance Micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Built for gaming, streaming, and compact high-performance systems, it combines DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 graphics and storage, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5GbE LAN with a robust power design for reliable performance.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ AMD AM5 Socket Support
Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series CPUs, delivering strong multi-core performance for gaming and productivity.

✔ Micro-ATX Form Factor
Compact 24.4 × 24.4 cm design, ideal for smaller builds without sacrificing features.

✔ DDR5 Memory Performance
4 × DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB and speeds up to 8000+(OC) with XMP and EXPO profiles.

✔ PCIe Gen5 Ready
1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 4.0 expansion for next-gen GPUs and devices.

✔ 3 × M.2 Storage Sockets
Includes 1 × PCIe Gen5x4 Blazing M.2 and 2 × PCIe Gen4 slots for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs.

✔ Advanced Power Design
12+2+1 phase design with Dr.MOS and enlarged heatsink armour ensures stable power delivery under load.

✔ High-Speed Networking
2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Bluetooth 5.4 for fast, low-latency connectivity.

✔ Lightning Gaming Ports
Optimised USB ports for reduced latency, ideal for competitive gaming peripherals.

✔ Enhanced Audio Experience
7.1 HD Audio with impedance sensing and Nahimic Audio for immersive sound quality.

✔ Efficient Cooling & Build Features
M.2 heatsink support, multiple fan headers, thermistor header, and Smart Fan Control.

✔ EZ Setup & Troubleshooting
BIOS Flashback, Auto Driver Installer, and Post Status Checker for easy installation and diagnostics.

Technical Specifications

CPU & Chipset

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7000–9000 series, AM5 socket

• Chipset: AMD B850

• Power Phases: 12+2+1 Dr.MOS

Memory

• Slots: 4 × DDR5 DIMM

• Max Capacity: 256GB

• Speeds: Up to 8000+(OC)

• Profiles: XMP / EXPO

Expansion & Slots

• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16

• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4

• 1 × M.2 Key E for Wi-Fi/BT

Storage

• CPU M.2: 1 × Gen5x4

• Chipset M.2: 1 × Gen4x4, 1 × Gen4x2

• 4 × SATA3 6 Gb/s

• RAID: SATA & NVMe 0/1/10

Graphics

• HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 120Hz)

• DisplayPort 1.4 (4K @ 120Hz)

• AMD RDNA graphics support (CPU dependent)

Networking

• 2.5GbE LAN (Dragon RTL8125BG)

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), MU-MIMO

• Bluetooth 5.4

Audio

• 7.1 HD Audio (Realtek ALC897)

• Nahimic Audio, impedance sensing

USB Connectivity

• Rear: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C & Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0

• Front: USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0

Connectors & Headers

• CPU/Chassis fan headers with Smart Fan Control

• Thermistor header, RGB & ARGB headers

• Front USB headers including Type-C

Rear I/O

• 2 × Antenna ports

• 1 × HDMI, 1 × DisplayPort

• USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C & Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0

• 1 × RJ-45 LAN, BIOS Flashback

• HD Audio jacks

Form Factor & Accessories

• Micro-ATX: 24.4 × 24.4 cm, 2oz Copper PCB

• Accessories: 2 × SATA cables, Wi-Fi antennas, thermistor cable, M.2 screws & standoff

Why Choose ASRock B850M Riptide WiFi

Ideal for compact gaming and performance builds, the B850M Riptide WiFi delivers PCIe Gen5, DDR5 memory, high-speed networking, and strong power delivery in a Micro-ATX form factor. It’s a perfect balance of performance, connectivity, and value for modern AMD systems.