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ASRock B850M-X R2.0
CPU socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD B850
Form factor
Micro-ATX
M.2 slots
2

54 of 78 fields known.

At a glance

Ports

  • USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 USB-A USB 2.0
  • HDMI 2.1
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 3 3.5 mm audio
  • USB-C header
  • USB 3 header (19-pin)
  • 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)

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General

Series
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Announced
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Mainstream2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026ASRock text: a high-value X-Series board for everything from professional productivity to everyday use. It is not in the Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend or Taichi lines.
Board revision
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Platform

CPU socket
AM51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Chipset
AMD B8501Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. Slot availability depends on the CPU. Read on 2026-10-15.

Board

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Form factor
Micro-ATX1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: Micro ATX Form Factor.
Back-connect design
No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout in section 1.3 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. It is not a back-connect board.

Power delivery

CPU core (Vcore) power stages
62Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The first number of 6+1+1 is the Vcore rail, built with Dr.MOS power stages.
Vcore power stage rating
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VRM controller
Not available
Extra slot power connector
No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list has no extra slot power connector. The manual never states that one is absent.

Memory

Max memory
128GB1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: max. capacity of system memory 128GB.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,200MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: DDR5 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC). The manual names no CPU family or module setup. It refers to the Memory Support List on the maker's website.
ECC memory
Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory. The manual does not say whether ECC is active with each CPU. BuildCores also lists ECC support as yes.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026ECC Support: Yes.
CUDIMM support
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Expansion slots

Expansion slots
Physical slotElectrical lanesPCIe generationConnected toCount
PCIe x16165CPU1
PCIe x1644Chipset1
PCIe x114Chipset1
Full-length PCIe slots
2
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5

Storage

M.2 storage slots
SlotPCIe generationPCIe lanesConnected toLongest driveTakes SATA drivesHeatsink
M2_154CPUM.2 2280NoYes
M2_244CPUM.2 2280NoNo
M.2 slots
2
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
SATA ports
41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors from the chipset.

Rear ports

Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax link rate (Gbps)
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 115
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 135
USB-AUSB 2.020.48
HDMIHDMI 2.11Not available
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.41Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available12.5
3.5 mm audioNot available3Not available
Rear USB ports
6
Rear USB-C ports
1
Fastest rear USB port
5Gbps
Thunderbolt
Not available

Internal connectors

Internal USB headers
HeaderMax data rate (Gbps)HeadersFront ports served
USB-C header511
USB 3 header (19-pin)512
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)0.4824
Front USB-C header speed
5Gbps
Fan headers
61Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 2 CPU fan connectors, 3 chassis or water pump fan connectors and 1 AIO pump fan connector, all 4-pin.
ARGB headers
31Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 3 x addressable LED headers (5 V, 3 A in total).
RGB headers
11Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 1 x RGB LED header (12 V, 3 A in total).

Networking

Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81251Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Dragon RTL8125BG. The suffix BG is left out.
Ethernet ports
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Not available
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Bluetooth
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Audio

Audio codec
Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 7.1 CH HD Audio, Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec.
DAC chip
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Features

BIOS flashback
Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 2.14: the BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel updates the BIOS without a CPU.
POST code display
No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.15: the Post Status Checker is four colour LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT, not a two-digit display.
Power button on the board
No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.14 says the only smart switch is the BIOS Flashback button. The layout lists no power or reset button.
Dual BIOS
No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The block diagram shows one flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The install guides for M2_1 and M2_2 use a nut lock that is turned clockwise to lock a 2280 module in place without a screw. The M2_1 heatsink needs a screwdriver and is not tool-free. The manual names no PCIe release button.

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VRM temperature under CPU load
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Power draw idle
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years5Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/3162912Read 15 October 2026Warranty: 36 months. The market is Estonia. Arvutitark also lists 36 months.

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