--- title: ASRock B850 Riptide AM5 Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard date: 2025-07-02T15:39:02Z modified: 2026-05-20T14:05:04Z permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/asrock-b850-riptide-am5-wi-fi-atx-motherboard/" type: product status: publish excerpt: "Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors\\nDual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology\\n4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots\\n1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode" wpid: 544273 product_brand: - Asrock product_type: - simple product_visibility: - featured product_cat: - Components - Motherboards featured_image: "https://tech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/B850-RIPTIDEWIFIa.jpg" --- 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