ASRock Motherboard (Z390M PRO4)
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Bottom line: The ASRock Motherboard: Runs both 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA1151 via the Z390 chipset; main trade-off: second x16 slot drops to x4 bandwidth, so dual-GPU scaling is uneven.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Runs both 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA1151 via the Z390 chipset
- ✓ Four DDR4 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 64GB - rare on a microATX board
- ✓ Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots support AMD Quad CrossFireX dual-GPU setups
- ✓ Onboard M.2 plus SATA3 and USB 3.1 covers modern NVMe and fast peripherals
Cons
- ✗ Second x16 slot drops to x4 bandwidth, so dual-GPU scaling is uneven
- ✗ Z390 and LGA1151 are end-of-line - no upgrade path past 9th Gen Intel
- ✗ 64GB memory ceiling is limiting for heavy VM or large-model workloads
- ✗ MicroATX layout means fewer expansion slots than a full ATX Z390 board
Manufacturer description
ASRock Z390M PRO4 LGA1151/ Intel Z390/ DDR4/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/ MicroATX Motherboard
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASRock Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the motherboards category. ASRock's motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- LGA1151 Supports 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core Processors
- Chipset: Intel Z390
- Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
- Slots: 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (run single at x16 or dual at x16/x4), 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)
- Multi-Graphics: Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, CrossFireX Technology
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASRock |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (run single at x16 or dual at x16/x4), 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe) |
| Memory | 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB |
| Chipset | Intel Z390 |
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Model | Core i9 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Model Name | Z390M PRO4 |
| Chipset Type | Intel Z390 |
| Model Number | Z390M PRO4 |
| Built-In Media | Motherboard |
| Item Type Name | Motherboard |
| Multi-Graphics | Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, CrossFireX Technology |
| Mfr Part Number | Z390M PRO4 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 14 |
| Total Usb Ports | 8 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 4 |
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