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ASRock Z890M Riptide WiFi 6E Phantom

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ASRock Z890M Riptide WiFi 6E Phantom Specifications

ASRock Z890M Riptide WiFi 6E Phantom by ASRock is a Micro-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end Z890M chipset and LGA 1851 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 9466 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 Z890M Riptide WiFi 6E Phantom Performance Review

The ASRock Z890M Riptide WiFi 6E Phantom features a high-end VRM setup, supplying 80 A across 16 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 includes an entry-level audio chipset — Realtek ALC897 — which provides basic sound quality suitable for casual use. While it’s acceptable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, video playback, and light gaming, it may not meet the expectations of users with mid to high-end audio setups. Audiophiles and those seeking high-fidelity sound should consider using a dedicated sound card or external DAC.

This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 53.5%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.

Motherboard Information

Manufacturer: ASRock

Motherboard Name: ASRock Z890M Riptide WiFi 6E Phantom

Current Price Amazon: $259

  • Amazon Price Updated: 6 hours, 13 minutes ago.

    • Motherboard Available: True

    Chipset / Socket: Z890M / LGA 1851

    Form Factor / Memory Slots: Micro-ATX / 4 slots.

    Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 9466 MHz

    PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16

    Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897

    Network: 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s

    Motherboard Dimensions: 24.4 cm x 24 cm

    Quality & Features (max 110pts)

    VRM Quality: 13 pts.

    Chipset Q & F: 20 pts.

    Build Quality: 16 pts.

    Connectivity Q & F: 15 pts.

    Audio Quality: 6 pts.

    Total Points: 70 pts.

    VRM Configuration

    CPU Power Phases (Amps): 16 (80 A)

    Power Design: 16+1+1

    Calculated Performance

    Quality and Features per Price: 53.5%

    Additional Motherboard Information

    Memory:

    - Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
    - 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
    - Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9466MHz+(OC)*
    - Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
    - Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
    - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x

    *1DPC 1R Up to 9466+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
    1DPC 2R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
    2DPC 1R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
    2DPC 2R Up to 5800+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.

    Graphics:

    - Intel® Xe LPG Graphics Architecture
    - 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 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
    - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz*

    * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
    Supports two 4K displays or one 8K display
    Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through Thunderbolt™ ports.
    If you want to display to a Thunderbolt™ monitor, please use CPU models with embedded graphics.

    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 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
    Chipset:
    - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
    - 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

    * Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
    Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

    USB:

    CPU:
    - 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear)
    Chipset:
    - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
    - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
    - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 2 Front)
    - 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)

    * All USB ports support ESD Protection

    Internal I/O:

    - 1 x Thermistor Cable Header
    - 1 x SPI TPM Header
    - 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
    - 1 x RGB LED Header*
    - 2 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 Water 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 (15ÎĽ Gold Audio Connector)
    - 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 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_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
    CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

    Back Panel I/O:

    - 2 x Antenna Ports
    - 1 x HDMI Port
    - 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
    - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
    - 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt™ protocol)*
    - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
    - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
    - 2 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:

    - 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
    - Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe
    - Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band support*
    - 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
    - Supports Bluetooth 5.3
    - Supports MU-MIMO
    - Supports Killer LAN Software
    - Supports Killer DoubleShot™ Pro

    *The Wi-Fi 6E module is supported by Microsoft Windows® 11 only. 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 AudioA5:XFD5

    Special Features:

    Software
    - ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
    - Killer Control Center
    - ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
    UEFI
    - ASRock EZ Mode
    - ASRock Full HD UEFI
    - ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
    - ASRock Auto Driver Installer
    - ASRock Instant Flash

    *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.