ASRock has quietly added the B550M Pro-A WiFi 6E to its lineup, a microATX AM4 motherboard that pairs the existing B550M Pro-A design with a Wi-Fi 6E module, aimed at builders sticking with DDR4-based Ryzen systems as DDR5 pricing climbs.
ASRock has quietly expanded its Pro-A motherboard series with the B550M Pro-A WiFi 6E, a microATX board for AMD's AM4 platform. According to TechPowerUp, the board is essentially the existing B550M Pro-A with a Wi-Fi 6E module added, and it supports a wide range of Ryzen chips including the 3000, 4000G, 5000, and 5000G series — covering both standard CPUs like Matisse and Vermeer and APUs such as Picasso, Renoir, and Cezanne.
Under the hood, the board uses an 8-phase power design and four DDR4 DIMM slots, with TechPowerUp noting overclocked support up to DDR4-4733+ while Wccftech lists official support up to 128 GB at 4533 MHz in dual-channel mode. Expansion includes a PCIe 4.0 x16 primary slot alongside additional PCIe slots for add-in cards, plus two M.2 slots — the primary running at PCIe 4.0 x4 — and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for storage. Networking is handled by Gigabit Ethernet and the new Wi-Fi 6E module, with I/O rounded out by USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and Type-A ports.
Both TechPowerUp and Wccftech frame this release as part of a broader trend: motherboard vendors are reviving AM4 lineups as DDR5 platform pricing continues to climb, giving builders a more affordable path to a capable Ryzen system. Neither outlet reports an official price or release date from ASRock, though TechPowerUp notes the board is expected to land around $90 once pricing is confirmed.
What We Know
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 |
| Form Factor | microATX |
| Supported CPUs | Ryzen 3000/3000G, 4000G, 5000/5000G series |
| Memory | 4x DDR4 DIMM slots, dual-channel |
| VRM | 8-phase power design |
| Primary PCIe Slot | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Storage | 2x M.2 slots (primary PCIe 4.0 x4), 4x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C |
Frequently Asked Questions
What CPUs does the ASRock B550M Pro-A WiFi 6E support?
According to TechPowerUp, it supports AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000G, 5000, and 5000G series processors and APUs on the AM4 socket.
Does the B550M Pro-A WiFi 6E support DDR5 memory?
No, it uses four DDR4 DIMM slots; TechPowerUp lists overclocked support up to DDR4-4733+, while Wccftech lists official support up to 128 GB at 4533 MHz.
What wireless connectivity does this board offer?
It includes a Wi-Fi 6E module in addition to a Gigabit Ethernet port, as noted by both TechPowerUp and Wccftech.
Has ASRock announced a price or release date for this motherboard?
No official price or release date has been announced by ASRock; TechPowerUp mentions an expected price of around $90, but this is not confirmed.
