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ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14: Comparison
What is the difference between ASRock B560M Pro4 and Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14?
The first real difference is chipset: ASRock B560M Pro4 Intel B560 against Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14 B650. There is a split on oldest cpu family supported as well, Core 10th Gen on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Ryzen 7000 on the Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14. They differ on cpu overclocking supported too, No on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Yes on the Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14. Board width is not the same on both, 244 mm on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus 245 mm on the Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14.
Which should you buy, ASRock B560M Pro4 or Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14?
Buy the ASRock B560M Pro4 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 the pick 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. it is not built for buyers wanting a manufacturer-disclosed exact VRM spec and anyone needing Wi-Fi 6E/7 rather than Wi-Fi 6. It also earns its place with budget-conscious Ryzen builds that still want onboard Wi-Fi 6 and dual Gen5 M.2 storage.
What ASRock B560M Pro4 and Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14 have in common
Everything else lines up. Memory slots, m.2 slots, m.2 slots onboard, form factor and pcie x16 slots read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock B560M Pro4 and Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen 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 CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14.
Is the Ethernet Port Count the same on the ASRock B560M Pro4 and Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14?
It is. Both are listed at 1, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- AMD
Model Number
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- B560M Pro4
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
Socket
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core (non-K overclocking not supported on B560)
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
Form Factor
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Micro-ATX
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Micro-ATX
Chipset
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel B560
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- B650
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 2.0
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 192GB, up to DDR5-7600 (OC)
Oldest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Core 10th Gen
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Ryzen 7000
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Yes
Memory Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 4
Board Width
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 244 mm
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 245 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 2
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Yes
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 192 GBBest
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4800 MT/s
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 7600 MT/sBest
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 2
SATA Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 6
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 4
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 2
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- PCIe 4.0
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 2
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 4
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 8
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 12
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1 Gbps
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 2.5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- None
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Wi-Fi 6
Audio Codec
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Realtek ALC897, 7.1-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 CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) + 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 physical, chipset) + 1x PCIe 4.0 x1
Connectivity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 2x Rear USB 2.0
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 4x rear USB 2.0, 2x rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 1x rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps)
Networking
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Gigabit LAN via Intel I219V (no built-in Wi-Fi)
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- Realtek RTL8125 2.5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200), Bluetooth 5.2
Special Features
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x M.2 (PCIe NVMe/SATA)
- Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14
- 2x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 (CPU-attached)
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock B560M Pro4 if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 4) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 2).
Choose Colorful CVN B650M Gaming Frozen V14 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.