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ASRock B560M Pro4 vs MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi: Comparison
What is the difference between ASRock B560M Pro4 and MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi?
The gap that matters here is max memory: ASRock B560M Pro4 128 GB against MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi 256 GB, which puts MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi 50% ahead. M.2 slots runs the same way, 2 on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus 3 on the MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi, another win for MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi. Oldest cpu family supported is not the same on both, Core 10th Gen on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Core Ultra Series 2 on the MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi.
Which should you buy, ASRock B560M Pro4 or MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi?
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 MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi suits compact micro-ATX Intel builds that want 5Gbps LAN and budget builders who don't need a full ATX layout, though it is not the pick for builds that want more than three M.2 slots and enthusiasts who want a stronger VRM than entry PRO-series boards.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory slots, form factor, platform, board width and rear usb 2.0 ports are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock B560M Pro4 and MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi differ on socket?
Yes. Socket reads Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Intel Core Ultra Processors on the MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi.
Is the Ethernet Port Count the same on the ASRock B560M Pro4 and MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi?
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 B860M-A WiFi
- Intel
Model Number
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- B560M Pro4
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- PRO B860M-A WIFI
Socket
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core (non-K overclocking not supported on B560)
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Form Factor
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Micro-ATX
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Micro-ATX
Chipset
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel B560
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- B860
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
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 4x DDR5 UDIMM, up to 256GB, up to 8800+ MT/s (OC)
Oldest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Core 10th Gen
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Core Ultra Series 2
Memory Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 4
Max Memory
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB-50%
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 256 GBBest
Board Width
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 244 mm
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 244 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2-33%
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 3Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Yes
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 256 GBBest
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4800 MT/s
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 8800 MT/sBest
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 3
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 2
SATA Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 6
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 4
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 4
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- PCIe 4.0
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 3
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 2
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 8
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 12
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1 Gbps
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- None
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Wi-Fi 7
Audio Codec
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 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 B860M-A WiFi
- 4x PCIe x16 physical: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), PCIe 4.0 x4 and 2x PCIe 4.0 x1 (chipset)
Connectivity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 2x Rear USB 2.0
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Rear Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
Networking
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Gigabit LAN via Intel I219V (no built-in Wi-Fi)
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Special Features
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x M.2 (PCIe NVMe/SATA)
- MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi
- 3x M.2 (1x Gen5, 2x Gen4)
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock B560M Pro4 if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 4).
Choose MSI PRO B860M-A WiFi if you want the higher max memory (256 GB vs 128 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (3 vs 2).