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ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi vs Gigabyte A620M Gaming X: Comparison

ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi vs Gigabyte A620M Gaming X: the m.2 slots difference

The gap that matters here is m.2 slots: ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi 3 against Gigabyte A620M Gaming X 1, which puts ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi 67% ahead. They differ on oldest cpu family supported too, Core Ultra Series 2 on the ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi versus Ryzen 7000 on the Gigabyte A620M Gaming X. They differ on pcie 5.0 support too, Yes on the ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi versus No on the Gigabyte A620M Gaming X.

ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi vs Gigabyte A620M Gaming X: which one fits your build

The ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi suits budget micro-ATX Intel builds on Core Ultra Series 2, though it is not built for anyone who wants Wi-Fi 7 instead of Wi-Fi 6E and overclockers who need more than a 10+1+1+1+1 phase VRM. The same goes for builders who want a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot without Z890 pricing. Buy the Gigabyte A620M Gaming X for buyers comfortable double-checking exact SKU/revision details before purchasing, though it is not the pick for overclockers, since A620 doesn't support CPU overclocking on any revision. It is equally the pick for budget builders who want the option of a Wi-Fi-equipped revision on an A620 board. Avoid it for anyone who wants certainty about Wi-Fi inclusion without checking the specific listing.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Memory slots, max memory, form factor, board width and sata ports read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi and Gigabyte A620M Gaming X differ on chipset?

Yes. Chipset reads B860 on the ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi versus A620 on the Gigabyte A620M Gaming X.

Is the PCIe x16 Slots the same on the ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi and Gigabyte A620M Gaming X?

It is. Both are listed at 1, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Platform

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Intel
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    AMD
  • Model Number

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    A620M Gaming X
  • Socket

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series (non-OC)
  • Form Factor

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Micro-ATX
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Micro-ATX
  • Chipset

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    B860
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    A620
  • Newest CPU Family Supported

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Core Ultra Series 2
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Ryzen 9000
  • Memory Type

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    4x DDR5 DIMM (CUDIMM), up to 256GB, up to 8666+ MT/s (OC)
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    4x DDR5, up to 256GB, up to 8000 MT/s (OC)
  • Oldest CPU Family Supported

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Core Ultra Series 2
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Ryzen 7000
  • Memory Slots

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    4
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    4
  • Max Memory

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    256 GB
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    256 GB
  • Board Width

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    244 mm
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    244 mm
  • M.2 Slots

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    3Best
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    1-67%
  • PCIe 5.0 Support

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Yes
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    No
  • Wi-Fi Onboard

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Yes
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    No
  • Max Rated Memory Speed

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    8666 MT/sBest
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    8000 MT/s
  • SATA Ports

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    4
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    4
  • PCIe x16 Slots

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    1
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    1
  • Primary Graphics Slot Gen

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    PCIe 5.0
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    PCIe 4.0
  • Rear USB 10Gbps Ports

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    0
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    1
  • Rear USB 5Gbps Ports

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    3
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    3
  • Rear USB 2.0 Ports

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    2
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    2
  • Fan and Pump Headers

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    6
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    3
  • Vcore Power Stages

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    10
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    8
  • Wi-Fi Standard

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Wi-Fi 6E
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    None
  • Audio Codec

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    Realtek ALC897, Nahimic enhancement
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Realtek codec (model not specified)
  • Expansion

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    PCIe 5.0 x16 + PCIe 4.0 x4
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset), 1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4), 4x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Connectivity

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    4x SATA3
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Revision-dependent (confirm SKU before purchase)
  • Networking

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    2.5G LAN (Realtek), Wi-Fi 6E
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Gigabit LAN; Wi-Fi on "Gaming X AX" revision only
  • Special Features

    ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi
    3x M.2 (1x Gen5 Blazing, 2x Gen4 Hyper)
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Exists in both wired and WiFi-equipped revisions

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi 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 1).

    Choose Gigabyte A620M Gaming X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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