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ASRock B560M Pro4 vs MSI PRO A620M-B: Comparison
ASRock B560M Pro4 vs MSI PRO A620M-B: the memory slots difference
On memory slots the spread is 50%, ASRock B560M Pro4 4 against MSI PRO A620M-B 2, so ASRock B560M Pro4 takes it. Add m.2 slots to that, 2 on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus 1 on the MSI PRO A620M-B, and the pattern holds. Platform is not the same on both, Intel on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus AMD on the MSI PRO A620M-B. They differ on oldest cpu family supported too, Core 10th Gen on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Ryzen 7000 on the MSI PRO A620M-B.
ASRock B560M Pro4 vs MSI PRO A620M-B: 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). It is the wrong buy for anyone who wants WiFi included without buying the separate Pro4/ac variant. it is not the pick for anyone needing factory Wi-Fi or a second M.2 slot. The same goes for new Ryzen 9000 builds wanting the most current A620 board in MSI's lineup. Avoid it for buyers who already own the A620M-E and don't need the marginal CPU support update.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, max memory, max memory capacity, form factor, pcie 5.0 support and wi-fi onboard included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock B560M Pro4 and MSI PRO A620M-B 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 MSI PRO A620M-B.
Is the M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots the same on the ASRock B560M Pro4 and MSI PRO A620M-B?
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
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- AMD
Model Number
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- B560M Pro4
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- PRO A620M-B
Socket
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core (non-K overclocking not supported on B560)
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
Form Factor
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Micro-ATX
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- Micro-ATX
Chipset
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel B560
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 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
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 2x DDR5, dual-channel, up to 128GB, 6800+ MT/s (OC)
Oldest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Core 10th Gen
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- Ryzen 7000
Memory Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4Best
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 2-50%
Max Memory
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 128 GB
Board Width
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 244 mm
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 215 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2Best
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 1-50%
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- No
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- No
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 128 GB
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4800 MT/s
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 6800 MT/sBest
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 1
SATA Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 6
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 4
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- PCIe 4.0
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- PCIe 4.0
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 4
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 2
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 8
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- Not officially disclosed by MSI
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1 Gbps
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 2.5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- None
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- None
Audio Codec
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 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)
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU) + 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset)
Connectivity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 2x Rear USB 2.0
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- Rear 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI 2.1, VGA
Networking
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Gigabit LAN via Intel I219V (no built-in Wi-Fi)
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN, no Wi-Fi
Special Features
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x M.2 (PCIe NVMe/SATA)
- MSI PRO A620M-B
- 2.5G LAN, DDR5-6800+ OC memory support
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock B560M Pro4 if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 2), the higher max memory (128 GB vs 128 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 1).
Choose MSI PRO A620M-B if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.