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ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14: Comparison
ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14: the m.2 slots difference
On m.2 slots the spread is 33%, ASRock B560M Pro4 2 against Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 3, so Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 takes it. Memory type is not the same on both, 4x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128GB, DDR4-4800+ /... on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 192GB, up to DDR5-8400 on the Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14. Oldest cpu family supported is not the same on both, Core 10th Gen on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Ryzen 7000 on the Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14.
Who each one is for
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 built for overclocking-focused builds (the B560 chipset doesn't support it). It is not the one for anyone who wants WiFi included without buying the separate Pro4/ac variant. 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. The same goes for buyers comfortable verifying final networking/audio specs against the retailer listing before purchase.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory slots, form factor, m.2 pcie 4.0 slots, rear usb 5gbps ports and ethernet port count are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock B560M Pro4 and Colorful CVN B850M Ark 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 B850M Ark Frozen V14.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- AMD
Model Number
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- B560M Pro4
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
Socket
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core (non-K overclocking not supported on B560)
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
Form Factor
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Micro-ATX
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Micro-ATX
Chipset
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel B560
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- B850
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 B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 192GB, up to DDR5-8400 (OC)
Oldest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Core 10th Gen
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Ryzen 7000
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Yes
Memory Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 4
M.2 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2-33%
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 3Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Yes
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 192 GBBest
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4800 MT/s
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 8400 MT/sBest
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 3
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 1
SATA Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 6
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 4
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- PCIe 4.0
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 4
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 4
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 8
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 14
Power Stage Current Rating
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 50 A
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 80 A
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1 Gbps
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 2.5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- None
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Wi-Fi 7
Audio Codec
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Realtek ALC1220, 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 B850M Ark Frozen V14
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) + 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 (chipset)
Connectivity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 2x Rear USB 2.0
- 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 B560M Pro4
- Gigabit LAN via Intel I219V (no built-in Wi-Fi)
- Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14
- Realtek RTL8125G 2.5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925), Bluetooth 5.4
Special Features
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x M.2 (PCIe NVMe/SATA)
- 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 B560M Pro4 if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 4).
Choose Colorful CVN B850M Ark Frozen V14 if you want the higher M.2 slots (3 vs 2).