ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi Specifications
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi by ASRock is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end X870 chipset and AM5 socket, offering the most advanced features and connectivity options. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 256 GB and memory overclocking up to 8000 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi Performance Review
The ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi features a high-end VRM setup, supplying 80 A across 14 phases. It can power high-wattage CPUs and support moderate overclocking while maintaining good voltage regulation and thermal efficiency. This makes it an excellent option for gamers and professionals who need reliable high-end CPU performance.
This motherboard features a solid mid-range audio chipset (Realtek® ALC1220), offering good sound quality that will satisfy most users. It’s suitable for enjoying high-fidelity audio on mid to high-end speakers or headphones without the immediate need for a discrete sound card. Music, gaming, and media playback will sound clean and detailed.
In terms of value, it achieves 66.0% efficiency relative to the best-performing motherboard in its category, making it an excellent choice for users seeking a cost-effective solution.
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: ASRock
Motherboard Name: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
Current Price Amazon: $219
Amazon Price Updated: 20 hours, 50 minutes ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: X870 / AM5
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 8000 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC1220
Network: 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Quality & Features (max 110pts)
VRM Quality: 11 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 18 pts.
Build Quality: 16 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 16 pts.
Audio Quality: 12 pts.
Total Points: 73 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 14 (80 A)
Power Design: 14+2+1
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 66.0%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
- 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:
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
- 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz*
* Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.
Storage:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes*
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
ASMedia ASM1061:
- 2 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.
If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
If SATA3_1 or SATA3_2 is occupied, M2_3 will downgrade to Gen3x2 mode.
USB:
- 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear (USB32_1 and USB32_2))
Chipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear (USB32_3 and USB32_4), 2 Front)
- 9 x USB 2.0 (6 Rear, 3 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Internal I/O:
- 1 x SPI TPM 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)***
- 4 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
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 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_FAN1~4 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Back Panel I/O:
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
- 6 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)
* Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
WiFi:
- 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.
Audio:
- Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
- Nahimic Audio
Special Features:
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- 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.