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ASRock B650M Pro RS vs Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE: Comparison
ASRock B650M Pro RS vs Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE chipset compared
Chipset is the dividing line, ASRock B650M Pro RS B650 against Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE B850. There is a split on primary graphics slot gen as well, PCIe 4.0 on the ASRock B650M Pro RS versus PCIe 5.0 on the Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE. They differ on rear usb 5gbps ports too, 2 on the ASRock B650M Pro RS versus 4 on the Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE.
Who each one is for
Buy the ASRock B650M Pro RS for the most affordable current-generation AM5 builds, though it is not built for anyone who wants Wi-Fi included out of the box and builds that want a PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot. It is equally the pick for builders who don't need a PCIe 5.0 GPU slot or built-in WiFi. The Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE suits all-white small form factor builds wanting the STEALTH cableless design, though it is the wrong buy for buyers needing exact VRM specifications before purchase. The same goes for buyers who've already decided on the B850M STEALTH's specs and just need the matching finish. It is the wrong buy for anyone building in a full ATX case or a non-white colour scheme.
What ASRock B650M Pro RS and Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, memory slots, max memory, max memory capacity, m.2 slots and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 13 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock B650M Pro RS and Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE differ on networking?
Yes. Networking reads Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN on the ASRock B650M Pro RS versus Realtek 5GbE LAN, Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on the Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE.
Is the Platform the same on the ASRock B650M Pro RS and Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE?
It is. Both are listed at AMD, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- AMD
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- AMD
Model Number
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- B650M Pro RS
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE, Project STEALTH Series
Socket
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Form Factor
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Micro-ATX
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Micro-ATX
Chipset
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- B650
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- B850
Newest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Ryzen 9000
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Ryzen 9000
Memory Type
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB, dual-channel, DDR5-7200+ (OC), XMP/EXPO
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB (64GB per DIMM), up to 8200 MT/s (OC)
Oldest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Ryzen 7000
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Ryzen 7000
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Yes
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Yes
Memory Slots
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 4
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 4
Max Memory
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 256 GB
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 256 GB
Board Width
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 244 mm
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 244 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 3
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 3
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Yes
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- No
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Yes
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 256 GB
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 256 GB
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 7200 MT/s
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 8200 MT/sBest
ECC Memory Support
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Unbuffered ECC
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- None
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 1
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 2
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 2
SATA Ports
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 4
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 2
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 2
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 2
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- PCIe 4.0
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 2
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 2
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 2
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 4
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 4
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 4
EPS 12V Configuration
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- One 8-pin
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- One 8-pin
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 2.5 Gbps
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 1
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- None
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Wi-Fi 7
Audio Codec
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Realtek ALC897, Nahimic enhancement
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Realtek ALC1220, S/PDIF Out
Expansion
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode); 1x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2; 4x SATA III; 1x M.2 Key-E (Wi-Fi optional)
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4 (chipset), 3x M.2, 2x SATA 6Gb/s
Networking
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN (WiFi optional via M.2 Key E)
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Realtek 5GbE LAN, Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE
Special Features
- ASRock B650M Pro RS
- 3x M.2 (1x Gen5, 1x Gen4, 1x Gen4 x2)
- Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Reverse-Connector "Cableless" Design, EZ-Latch PCIe and M.2
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock B650M Pro RS if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 4), the higher max memory (256 GB vs 256 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (3 vs 3).
Choose Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASRock B650M Pro RS | Gigabyte B850M AORUS STEALTH ICE |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.