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ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ vs Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14: Comparison

ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ vs Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14: the memory slots difference

Memory slots is where these two genuinely part company, ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ 2 against Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 4, a 50% lead for Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14. Add m.2 slots to that, 2 on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ versus 3 on the Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14, and the pattern holds. They differ on pcie 5.0 support too, No on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ versus Yes on the Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14.

Who each one is for

it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting factory Wi-Fi or CPU overclocking. It also earns its place with budget AM5 builders who want a second M.2 slot without a big price jump. It is the wrong buy for buyers who genuinely only need one M.2 slot and want to save the small price difference. The Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 is the one to take for budget B850 builds where Colorful's regional pricing undercuts major-brand equivalents, though it is not the pick for buyers who need every spec confirmed and documented before purchasing and anyone prioritizing brand-name support networks over price. It is equally the pick for buyers comfortable verifying final networking/audio specs against the retailer listing before purchase.

What ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ and Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: socket, form factor, platform, newest cpu family supported and oldest cpu family supported are identical here. They match on 3 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ and Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 differ on chipset?

Yes. Chipset reads A620 on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ versus B850 on the Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14.

Is the SATA Ports the same on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ and Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14?

It is. Both are listed at 4, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Platform

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    AMD
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    AMD
  • Model Number

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
  • Socket

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
  • Form Factor

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Micro-ATX
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Micro-ATX
  • Chipset

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    A620
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    B850
  • Newest CPU Family Supported

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Ryzen 9000
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Ryzen 9000
  • Memory Type

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128GB, DDR5-7200+ (OC), XMP/EXPO
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 192GB, up to DDR5-8400 (OC)Best
  • Oldest CPU Family Supported

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Ryzen 7000
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Ryzen 7000
  • CPU Overclocking Supported

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    No
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Yes
  • Memory Slots

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2-50%
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    4Best
  • M.2 Slots

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2-33%
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    3Best
  • PCIe 5.0 Support

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    No
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Yes
  • Wi-Fi Onboard

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    No
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Yes
  • Max Memory Capacity

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    128 GB
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    192 GBBest
  • Max Rated Memory Speed

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    7200 MT/s
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    8400 MT/sBest
  • M.2 Slots Onboard

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    3
  • M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    1
  • SATA Ports

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    4
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    4
  • PCIe x16 Slots

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    1
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    1
  • Primary Graphics Slot Gen

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    PCIe 4.0
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    PCIe 5.0
  • Rear USB 5Gbps Ports

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    4
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    4
  • Rear USB 2.0 Ports

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    4
  • Vcore Power Stages

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    6
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    14
  • Power Stage Current Rating

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    50 A
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    80 A
  • Wi-Fi Standard

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    None
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Wi-Fi 7
  • Audio Codec

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Realtek ALC1220, 7.1-channel
  • Expansion

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1; 2x M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 4x SATA III; 1x M.2 Key E (Wi-Fi)
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) + 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 (chipset)
  • Connectivity

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    1x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 3x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2x Rear USB 2.0; HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    4x rear USB 2.0, 4x rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 3x rear USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1x rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
  • Networking

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Realtek Gigabit LAN, no factory Wi-Fi (M.2 Key E slot present)
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    Realtek RTL8125G 2.5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925), Bluetooth 5.4
  • Special Features

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2x M.2 slots (vs. 1 on base HDV/M.2)
    Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    3x M.2 (2x PCIe 5.0 x4 CPU-attached, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 chipset), part of Colorful's "Ark Frozen" line

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 2) and the higher M.2 slots (3 vs 2).

    Price comparison

    RetailerASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
    NeweggView on Newegg
    AmazonView on Amazon

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

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