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ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14: Comparison
ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14: the memory slots difference
On memory slots the spread is 50%, ASRock B560M Pro4 4 against Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14 2, so ASRock B560M Pro4 takes it. Oldest cpu family supported is not the same on both, Core 10th Gen on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Ryzen 7000 on the Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14. There is a split on board width as well, 244 mm on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus 235 mm on the Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14.
ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14: which one fits your build
The ASRock B560M Pro4 is the one to take for the most budget-conscious LGA1200 builds that still want PCIe 4.0 and builders who don't need built-in WiFi, though it is not built for overclocking-focused builds (the B560 chipset doesn't support it). Avoid it for anyone who wants WiFi included without buying the separate Pro4/ac variant. The Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14 suits buyers less concerned with wireless connectivity or above-Gigabit networking, though it is not the pick for anyone wanting factory Wi-Fi or 2.5GbE networking. It also earns its place with budget builders who want the highest disclosed memory OC ceiling among A620 boards in this batch. It is not the one for buyers who prioritize a fully documented audio/VRM spec sheet before purchasing.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. M.2 slots, m.2 slots onboard, form factor, cpu overclocking supported and pcie 5.0 support read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock B560M Pro4 and Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14 differ on socket?
Yes. Socket reads Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series on the Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14.
Is the Wi-Fi Onboard the same on the ASRock B560M Pro4 and Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- AMD
Model Number
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- B560M Pro4
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
Socket
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core (non-K overclocking not supported on B560)
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series (non-OC)
Form Factor
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Micro-ATX
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- Micro-ATX
Chipset
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel B560
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- A620
Memory Type
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128GB, DDR4-4800+ (OC, 11th Gen) / DDR4-4600+ (OC, 10th Gen), Intel XMP 2.0Best
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 2x DDR5, dual-channel, up to 96GB, up to DDR5-7600 (OC)
Oldest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Core 10th Gen
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- Ryzen 7000
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- No
Memory Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4Best
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 2-50%
Board Width
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 244 mm
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 235 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 2
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- No
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- No
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GBBest
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 96 GB
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4800 MT/s
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 7600 MT/sBest
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 2
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 1
SATA Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 6
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 4
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- PCIe 4.0
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- PCIe 4.0
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 2
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 4
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 8
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- Not officially disclosed by Colorful
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1 Gbps
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 2.5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- None
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- None
Audio Codec
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- Realtek ALC897, 5.1-channel
Expansion
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x PCIe x16 (primary Gen4 with 11th Gen / Gen3 with 10th Gen), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1; 2x M.2 (M2_1 up to Gen4x4 with 11th Gen, M2_2 Gen3x4/SATA), 6x SATA III; 1x M.2 Key-E (Wi-Fi/BT)
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 + 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
Connectivity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 2x Rear USB 2.0
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 4x rear USB 2.0, 2x rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps); no factory Wi-Fi
Networking
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Gigabit LAN via Intel I219V (no built-in Wi-Fi)
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5Gb LAN
Special Features
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x M.2 (PCIe NVMe/SATA)
- Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14
- 2x M.2 (1x PCIe 4.0 x4 CPU-attached, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 chipset), DDR5-7600 OC rating
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock B560M Pro4 if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 2) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 2).
Choose Colorful BATTLE-AX A620M-D PRO V14 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.