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ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Riptide WiFi 7 AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard DDR5 DIMMs 8000 MHz 256 GB USB4 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s
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ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Riptide WiFi 7 AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard DDR5 DIMMs 8000 MHz 256 GB USB4 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s

Bottom line: The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Riptide WiFi 7 AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX: 14+2+1 phase power with 80A Dr.MOS stages for VCore and SOC; main trade-off: only one of the three M.2 slots runs at PCIe Gen5 speed.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 14+2+1 phase power with 80A Dr.MOS stages for VCore and SOC
  • ✓ Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series CPUs on socket AM5
  • ✓ Dual USB4 ports plus WiFi 7 and 2.5GbE LAN built in
  • ✓ Three M.2 slots (one Gen5, two Gen4) with toolless multi-layer heatsink
  • ✓ Realtek ALC4082 7.1-channel codec with Nahimic audio software

Cons

  • ✗ Only one of the three M.2 slots runs at PCIe Gen5 speed
  • ✗ Wired networking tops out at 2.5GbE, with no 5GbE or 10GbE port
  • ✗ DDR5-8000+ is an overclocked figure, not a guaranteed stock speed
  • ✗ Four DIMMs share dual channel, and filling all four usually lowers memory speed

Manufacturer description

The other Phantom Gaming motherboard on display is the X870 Riptide WIFI which is a 17-phase power design (80A Dr.MOS), a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 4 DDR5 DIMM slots, 3 M.2 slots (1 Gen5, 2 Gen4), Dual USB4 ports, 2.5GbE LAN, WIFI7 and the same ALC4082 audio codec.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Riptide WiFi 7 AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX… 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.

Common buyer scenarios for motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Supports AMD RyzenTM 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
  • 14+2+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC
  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMMs Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
  • Supports Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink

Full Specifications

BrandASRock
USB 2.08
PlatformWindows 10, Windows 11
CPU ModelRyzen 7
CPU SocketSocket AM5
Model NameX870 RIPTIDE WIFI
Unit Count1 Count
Chipset TypeAMD X870
ConnectivityWiFi
Model NumberX870 RIPTIDE WIFI
Mfr Part Number90-MXBPP0-A0UAYAZ
Number of Ports20
Total Usb Ports20
Processor SocketSocket AM5
Total PCIe Ports2
Total SATA Ports4
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed8000 MHz
Warranty Description1 year
Compatible ProcessorsAMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors

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