X870-RIPTIDEWIFI specification sheet

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Overview:

ASRock X870 Riptide AM5 Wi-Fi Phantom Gaming Motherboard

Next-Gen Power, Performance, and Customization for Gaming and Content Creation
Unleash top-tier gaming performance and creative potential with the ASRock X870 Riptide Wi-Fi Phantom Gaming motherboard. Engineered around the powerful AMD X870 chipset and designed for the AM5 socket, this feature-rich board supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series CPUs-delivering elite-level speed, multitasking, and reliability across gaming, streaming, and productivity workloads.

With its premium 8-layer PCB construction, the X870 Riptide provides exceptional thermal regulation and power efficiency-ideal for overclockers pushing DDR5 memory beyond 8000 MHz. Whether you're building a competitive esports machine or a workstation that demands performance tuning, this board brings both precision and durability in a sleek, modern design.

Advanced PCIe 5.0 and Storage Capabilities
Built with the future in mind, the ASRock X870 Riptide supports PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and Gen5 NVMe SSDs, giving you access to lightning-fast data speeds and broader bandwidth for high-performance components. A dedicated Blazing M.2 slot supports up to 128 Gb/s, making it perfect for next-generation storage devices.

You'll find three M.2 slots (including a Hyper Gen5 x4 ) and four SATA3 connectors, giving builders flexibility for both ultra-fast boot drives and mass storage setups. GPU stability is further enhanced by the reinforced Steel Slot PCIe x16, making this motherboard a rock-solid choice for high-end graphics cards.

Ultra-Fast Connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and USB4
Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge connectivity. The X870 Riptide integrates Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for faster wireless speeds and rock-solid stability, along with Killer 2.5Gb LAN for smooth, low-latency online gaming.

On the I/O front, the board includes USB4 Type-C offering up to 40 Gb/s transfer speeds and a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front-panel Type-C connector-ensuring you're fully equipped for external storage, peripherals, and modern accessories.

Immersive Audio & Customizable RGB Lighting
Experience premium sound design with Nahimic 7.1-channel HD audio, powered by the Realtek ALC4082 codec. Perfect for gamers and creators alike, this audio suite delivers rich, directional audio for heightened immersion in any environment.

Want your build to stand out? Sync your entire setup with Polychrome SYNC and SignalRGB support, offering deep RGB lighting customization. With addressable lighting control and multiple onboard headers, it's easy to make your rig uniquely yours.

Efficient Cooling for Demanding Builds
The ASRock X870 Riptide doesn't just look great-it runs cool under pressure. Its advanced aluminum alloy heatsinks and specially designed M.2 heatsinks maximize airflow and heat dissipation, even when overclocking. This means smoother performance and longer component life without thermal throttling.

Features:

Key Features at a Glance

• AMD AM5 socket compatible with Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series CPUs
• PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Slot ensures durability and future-ready GPU support
• DDR5 memory overclocking supported up to 8000+ MHz
• Killer 2.5G LAN and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4
• Three M.2 slots, including a Gen5 x4 for high-speed NVMe drives
• USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front-panel ports for modern connectivity
• Nahimic Audio with Realtek ALC4082 for immersive sound
• Polychrome SYNC RGB lighting control for complete customization
• Heavy-duty M.2 heatsinks for improved thermal performance

Inside the Box

• ASRock X870 Riptide AM5 Wi-Fi Phantom Gaming Motherboard
• 2x SATA Cables
• Wi-Fi Antenna
• ARGB Splitter Cable
• Thermistor Cable
• User Manual

Whether you're designing a high-end gaming machine or a future-ready creative powerhouse, the ASRock X870 Riptide delivers the speed, customization, and connectivity to power your next build.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	X870-RIPTIDEWIFI
Unique Feature	Superb Productivity
	- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
	- Dual Channel DDR5
	- USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
	Rock-Solid Durability
	- 14+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
	- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
	- 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
	Ultrafast Gaming
	- Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
	- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
	EZ Update
	- BIOS Flashback Button
	- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
	EZ Troubleshooter
	- ASRock Post Status Checker
CPU	- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
	*The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.
Chipset	- AMD X870
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
	- 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
	*Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information.
BIOS	- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
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
	- 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.
Audio	- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
	- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
	- Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
	- Nahimic Audio
LAN	- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
	- Killer E3100G
	- Supports Killer LAN Software
Wireless LAN	- 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
	- 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.
Slots	CPU:
	- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
	Chipset:
	- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode
	- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
	- Supports AMD CrossFire
	- 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
	* PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
	If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
	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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
	- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
	ASMedia ASM1061:
	- 4 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_3 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
RAID	- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
	* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10
USB	CPU:
	- 2 x USB4 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 and USB32_5), 4 Front)
	- 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
	* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Connector	- 1 x Thermistor Cable Header
	- 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)
	- 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 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
	- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
	- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 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 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
	CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Rear Panel I/O	- 2 x Antenna Ports
	- 1 x HDMI Port
	- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
	- 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
	- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
	- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)
	- 4 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
Software and UEFI	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
	*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Accessories	- 2 x SATA Data Cables
	- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
	- 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
	- 1 x Thermistor Cable
Form Factor	- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
	- 8 Layer PCB
OS	- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certifications	- FCC, CE
	- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)