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ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 6E

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 14-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
55
VRM
41
Value
69
Amazon
$151
ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 6E
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$151
Unavailable Updated 1 month ago
Overall55.4
VRM41.0
Chipset73.0
Expansion / storage59.0
Connectivity64.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price69.5
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Written analysis

ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 6E at a glance

The ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 6E uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and B650 chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 7200 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 41.0, placing the power delivery in the mid-range class. The board lists 14 CPU power phases, 60 A power stages in a 14+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is a sensible match for mainstream processors, with conservative tuning on higher-power chips.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 59.0: balanced . The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2242, 2260, 2280. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 64.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is included. The recorded USB provision is 10 rear connections and 6 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek ALC897. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 55.40, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 69.5—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASRock
Motherboard
ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 6E
Chipset / socket
B650 / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$151
Availability
Unavailable
Price updated
1 month ago

VRM

CPU phases
14 (60 A)
Power design
14+2+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 7200 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 4
1
x16 Gen 3
1
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 4
1

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
2242, 2260, 2280
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 120Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 120Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
6
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
3
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
3
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1

Networking

Ethernet
2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.2

Audio

Chipset
Realtek ALC897
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports un-buffered memory. Also supports EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules.
Display notes
Features Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics, but actual support may vary by CPU. The HDMI port is TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible and supports HDR and HDCP 2.3. The DisplayPort port supports DSC (compressed) and HDCP 2.3.
Expansion notes
The second physical x16 slot (PCIE3) is a PCIe 3.0 slot that operates in x4 mode. The board supports AMD CrossFire. The primary x16 slot (PCIE1) features 15μ Gold Contact. An M.2 Socket (Key E) is available for a WiFi/BT module. The PCIe slots support NVMe SSDs as boot disks.
M2_1
5.0 4 · 2280 · CPU
M2_2
3.0 2 · SATA · 2242, 2260, 2280 · Chipset
M2_3
4.0 4 · 2260, 2280 · Chipset
Storage notes
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
USB notes
The front panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header and the rear USB 3.2 Gen2 ports feature a ReDriver. Includes a Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) which supports an optional ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card.
Audio notes
7.1 CH HD Audio with Nahimic Audio support.
Networking notes
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe. Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band support. 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology. Supports MU-MIMO. Bluetooth supports High speed class II. The Wi-Fi 6E module is supported by Microsoft Windows® 11 only. A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM · Thunderbolt
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules

Graphics

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
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz

Expansion slots

CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
- Supports AMD CrossFire™
- 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

Storage

CPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
ASMedia ASM1061:
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

USB

CPU:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear (USB32_2)) Chipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 Rear (USB32_3), 2 Front)
- 9 x USB 2.0 (6 Rear, 3 Front)

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**
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
- 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
- 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
- 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt™ 4 AIC Card)
- 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) (ReDriver)

* 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/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CHA_FAN1~4/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Rear I/O

2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 6 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Wireless

802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe
- Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band* support
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.2 + High speed class II
- Supports MU-MIMO

*The Wi-Fi 6E 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.
A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.

Audio

7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio

Special features

Superb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
Rock-Solid Durability
- 14+2+1 Power Phase, SPS with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
Ultrafast Connectivity
- 2.5G LAN, 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
EZ Update
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
- ASRock Post Status Checker

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