ASRock Launches B650M Pro X3D Motherboard Series, Reportedly "Downgraded" B850 Pro RS Design

[T0@st]

Press outlets have spotted two new B650M motherboard models on ASRock's product site; the B650M Pro X3D and B650M Pro X3D WiFi (6E). According to the manufacturer's descriptions, both are advertised as: "optimized for AMD Ryzen X3D processors, delivering superior stability, compatibility, and enhanced performance, making it ideal for gaming and creating." The "Pro X3D" SKUs have not launched at retail, so pricing information is not available at the time of writing. ASRock could publish a dedicated press release in the near future, but we are looking at a very quiet reveal. Curiously, the Taiwan-based motherboard and graphics card specialist has seemingly "downcycled" its fairly new B850M Pro "Race Sport" RS board design.

VideoCardz's coverage of the Pro X3D series includes a handy image comparison tool. When lined up against each other (visually), the B650M Pro X3D and B850M Pro RS designs are nigh identical. Two of the images (below) show a minor difference in printed-on model names. As expected, the ASRock website comparison tool reveals only minor disparities between respective specification sheets. The standard B850M Pro RS variant is currently on sale for $148 (normally $180). The B650M Pro X3D (non-WiFi 6E) equivalent could arrive at retail with a slightly lower price point. ASRock has signalled that its "Pro X3D" mainboard series will only be available within certain regions. According to VideoCardz, a comprehensive global rollout is not planned.



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[Skylinestar]

PCIE gen5 graphics slot on a B650M board? Nice.

 

[LabRat 891]

PCIE gen5 graphics slot on a B650M board? Nice.

ASRock's clearly put this together for the RX 9070. -an attractive* 'value' option if one was already looking at AM5 for 7800/9800x3d and a 9070.
*B/X600 and B/X800 all share the same PROM21(s) so, I'm not even sure what's actually 'downgraded'...


Now ASrock, pick one of your X870 boards and 'downgrade' it, too

 

[DigitalDude]

ASrock, pick one of your X870 boards and 'downgrade' it, too

It is basically a B850 + USB4

 

[Cifu]

The latest additions are clearly based on previous-gen AMD chipset (B650)...

Sorry guys, but what is this nonsense?!?!

All AMD AM5 B650(E), X670(E), B850, X870(E) motherboard share the SAME AMD Promontory21 SoC...

Yes, there is a previous-gen AMD chipset in the AM5, it's called Promontory19 and used in the older AM4 motherboards - but they called AMD A620A.
You know, even the TPU once have had this knowledge, like in this news...

 

[LabRat 891]

Sorry guys, but what is this nonsense?!?!

All AMD AM5 B650(E), X670(E), B850, X870(E) motherboard share the SAME AMD Promontory21 SoC...

Yes, there is a previous-gen AMD chipset in the AM5, it's called Promontory19 and used in the older AM4 motherboards - but they called AMD A620A.
You know, even the TPU once have had this knowledge, like in this news...

It is basically a B850 + USB4

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Looking at PROM21's various configurations, makes my head spin like looking @ USB-C and USB4 compatibility/capability charts...