ASRock Phantom Gaming B850 Riptide WiFi Motherboard (ATX, AM5)
The ASRock Phantom Gaming B850 Riptide WiFi is an ATX gaming motherboard designed for AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors, combining high-end power delivery, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen5, Wi-Fi 7, and extensive connectivity.
Key Features
- CPU Support
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Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
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Power Design & Durability
- 14+2+1 Power Phase Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC
- Enlarged heatsink armor
- Exclusive 20K long-lasting black capacitors (1000uF, 20,000 hrs lifespan)
- 8-layer PCB
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Flexible integrated I/O shield
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Memory
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots
- Dual Channel DDR5, supports ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Supports up to 8000+ (OC)
- Maximum system memory capacity: 256GB
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Supports XMP and EXPO memory profiles
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Expansion & Graphics
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIE1)
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (PCIE2, x4 mode)
- 1 x vertical M.2 (Key E) for WiFi/BT PCIe modules (type 2230)
- 15µ gold contact in VGA PCIe slot (PCIE1)
- Integrated AMD RDNA graphics support (actual support may vary by CPU)
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1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible
- Supports HDR, HDCP 2.3, up to 4K 120Hz
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Storage
- 1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
- 3 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
- Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
- M2_1 is first priority for M.2 installation
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If M2_4 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled
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Networking
- Killer 2.5G LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s, Killer E3100G, Killer LAN software support)
- 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 2x2 module
- Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
- Supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz bands
- Supports 160MHz bandwidth with 6GHz
- MU-MIMO support
- Bluetooth 5.4
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Wi-Fi 7 (6GHz band) support depends on OS, region, and updates (Windows 11, Windows Update/software updates)
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Audio
- Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec with content protection
- Nahimic Audio
- Individual PCB layers for L/R audio channels
- Direct Drive Technology on front headphone port (supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
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Gold audio jacks (Line Out, Microphone)
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Cooling & Heatsinks
- Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 heatsink with quick-release mechanism
- M.2 bottom heatsink
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Smart Fan Speed Control on CPU, chassis, and AIO pump headers
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Front & Rear USB Connectivity
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- Multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 / Gen1 / USB 2.0 ports (front and rear)
- All USB ports with ESD protection
- Lightning Gaming Ports (USB32_12)
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Ultra USB Power support on USB32_34
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Ease of Use & Utilities
- Lite Release Design with enlarged latch for easier graphics card installation/removal
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports for lower jitter and latency
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Post Status Checker
- EZ Troubleshooter
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
- Killer Control Center
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
Specifications
Platform
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX, 12.0" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| PCB | 8 Layer PCB |
CPU
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Socket | AMD AM5 |
| Support | AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors |
Chipset
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
Memory
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | Dual Channel DDR5 |
| Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMM |
| Type | DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered |
| Max Frequency | Up to 8000+ (OC) |
| Max Capacity | 256GB |
| Profile Support | XMP, EXPO |
Expansion Slots
| Source | Slot | Mode/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (PCIE1) | Supports x16 mode |
| Chipset | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIE2) | Supports x4 mode; disabled if M2_4 is occupied |
| Chipset | 1 x Vertical M.2 (Key E) | Supports type 2230 PCIe WiFi/BT module |
PCIe Lane Behavior (PCIE1):
- Gen5x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series processors
- Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors
- Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors
Graphics Output
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | AMD RDNA graphics (support depends on CPU) |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible, HDR, HDCP 2.3, up to 4K 120Hz |
Audio
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Codec | Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection |
| Design | Individual PCB layers for L/R audio channels |
| Headphone Output | Direct Drive, supports up to 600 Ohm headsets |
| Software | Nahimic Audio |
LAN
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Controller | Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit LAN |
| Speed | 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s |
| Software Support | Killer LAN Software |
Wireless & Bluetooth
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Wireless Standard | 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module |
| Supported Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be |
| Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz |
| Channel Bandwidth | 160MHz (6GHz band) |
| Antenna | 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| MU-MIMO | Supported |
| Wi-Fi 7 (6GHz) OS/Region Note | Supported by Windows 11; availability depends on country/region and Windows/software updates |
USB
| Source | 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, USB32_5; 4 Front) | |
| 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front) |
- All USB ports support ESD Protection
- USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports
- USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power
Rear Panel I/O
| Port Type | Quantity / Details |
|---|---|
| Antenna Ports | 2 x Antenna Ports |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI Port |
| Optical Audio | 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port |
| USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C | 2 x (10 Gb/s) |
| USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A | 3 x |
| USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A | 2 x (10 Gb/s) |
| USB 2.0 | 4 x |
| LAN | 1 x RJ-45 Killer 2.5G LAN Port |
| BIOS | 1 x BIOS Flashback Button |
| Audio Jacks | 1 x Line Out (Gold) |
| 1 x Microphone In (Gold) |
Storage
| Source | Connector | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 x Blazing M.2 (M2_1, Key M) | Type 2280, PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode |
| CPU | 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_2, Key M) | Type 2260/2280, PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode |
| Chipset | 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_3, Key M) | Type 2230/2260/2280, PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode |
| Chipset | 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_4, Key M) | Type 2260/2280, PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode; disables PCIE2 when occupied |
| ASMedia | 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s | ASMedia ASM1061 |
M.2 Lane Behavior:
- M2_1:
- Gen5x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series
- Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series
- M2_2:
- Gen4x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series
- Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series
- Gen4x2 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series
RAID
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage |
Connectors & Headers
| Connector Type | Details |
|---|---|
| TPM | 1 x SPI TPM Header |
| Sensors | 1 x Thermistor Cable Header |
| System Indicators | 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header |
| RGB | 1 x RGB LED Header |
| Addressable RGB | 3 x Addressable LED Headers |
| CPU Fan | 2 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connectors (Smart Fan Speed Control) |
| Chassis Fan | 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan Connectors (Smart Fan Speed Control) |
| AIO Pump | 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump Fan Connector (Smart Fan Speed Control) |
| Power | 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density) |
| 2 x 8-pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density) | |
| Front Audio | 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector |
| USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (supports 4 ports) |
| USB 3.2 Gen1 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (supports 4 ports) |
| Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C | 1 x Header (20 Gb/s) |
LED Power Support:
- Up to 12V/3A, 36W LED strip in total
- Up to 5V/3A, 15W LED strip in total
Fan Power Support:
- CPU_FAN1: up to 1A (12W)
- CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP: up to 3A (36W)
- CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP auto-detect 3-pin or 4-pin fans
Power Design & Components
- 14+2+1 Power Phase Design
- 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC
- Exclusive 20K capacitor (1000uF, 20,000 hrs lifespan)
BIOS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| BIOS | 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support |
Software & UEFI
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Operating System Support
| OS Support | Details |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit | Supported |
| Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit | Supported |
Certifications
| Certification | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory | FCC, CE |
| Power | ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready PSU required) |
Included Accessories
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| SATA Data Cables | 2 |
| ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas | 2 |
| ARGB Splitter Cable | 1 |
| Thermistor Cable | 1 |
