5 best am4 socket motherboards

AM4 is a socket, which in 2016 was introduced by AMD for its microprocessor systems with Zen architecture (Ryzen trademark) and those that were supposed to be released later. Motherboards for AM4 socket quickly gained popularity and received wide recognition from both ordinary users and professionals, as well as enthusiastic gamers. Today’s ranking by editorial staff of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ dedicated to the five best, according to our specialized specialists, motherboards for AM4 socket, which are relevant as of the beginning of 2019.

All five motherboards presented in the review have a number of common properties:

1. construction format - ATX;
2. 24-pin main power connector.
3. passive cooling;
4. The latest chipset at the beginning of 2024 is AMDX470;
5. BIOS type AMI;
6. EFI support available;
7. multi-core processors are supported;
8. 4 slots for installing RAM;
9. 2-channel RAM mode;
10. The upper limit of the RAM volume is 64GB;
11. IDE-controller is not provided (outdated);
12. PCIExpress versions 2.0 and 3.0 are supported;
13. port type M.2 for solid-state drives - PCI-E / SATA3.0;
14. there is an interface for connecting an RGB tape;
15. 7.1 standard audio, HDA, based on a RealtekALC1220 sound card.

Rating best motherboards for socket am4

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating best motherboards for socket am4	1	ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO (WI-FI)	20 443 ₽
	2	ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate	18 830 ₽
	3	GIGABYTE X470 AORUS GAMING 7 WIFI (rev. 1.0)	16 221 ₽
	4	MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBON	15 630 ₽
	5	ASUS PRIME X470-PRO	12 220 ₽

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO (WI-FI)

Rating: 4.9

The first in our ranking is the motherboard of the ROG game series produced by the famous Taiwanese company ASUS for its high-quality computer components. This is the brightest model in our collection, it is also the most expensive.

The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen, Athlon X4 microprocessors and 7th generation A-series models. Provides for the use of OP DDR4 with frequencies from 2133 to 3600 MHz. There are two microprocessor power connectors - 8-pin and 4-pin.

Disk controllers are organized as follows. SATA with 6 SGB 6Gb / s connectors; RAID controller levels 0, 1, 10 based on AMD X470; two slots for connecting non-mechanical SSD M.2 drives. Types of slots: one - Socket3, Mkey, 2242/2260/2280/22110; the other is Socket3, Mkey 2242/2260/2280.

This motherboard has the widest range of built-in module for organizing wired and wireless network connections. So, there is access to the wired Ethernet network from the integrated Intel I211-AT gigabit network card; Wireless module Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac and a separate Bluetooth module.

The set of interfaces includes 16 USB ports, of which 12 USB 3.1 - 10 are located on the rear panel. There is also an S / PDIF output and two PS / 2 sockets for connecting a mouse and keyboard. In addition, the rear panel has an optical output and USB Type-C jack.

The delivery set includes four SATA cords, a Wi-Fi antenna, ROG and Addressable LED expansion cords, Q and SLI connectors, a set of screws for M.2, a case back plug with ports, ROG stickers.

ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate

Rating: 4.8

Continues the rating of high-end motherboard manufactured by Taiwanese company ASRock.The development of motherboards for PCs is one of the company's specialized and priority activities.

The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen processors and DDR4 memory with a frequency from 2133 to 3466 MHz. To power the processor allocated 8-pin and 4-pin connectors.

SATA disk controller contains 8 6Gb / s connectors. There is a RAID controller of levels 0, 1, 10 based on AMD X470. There are also three M.2 slots for connecting a solid state drive. Types of slots - Ultra M.2, M Key, 2260/2280/22110; Vertical M.2, Key E, WiFi-802.11ac and M Key, 2230/2242/2260/2280.

Network connections provide two embedded Ethernet subsystems AQUANTIA AQC107 and Intel I211AT at speeds of 10 Gbit / s and 1000 Mbps, respectively. There is also a Wi-Fi module with 802.11ac standard and a Bluetooth module.

The set of interfaces includes 16 USB sockets, of which 12 are USB 3.1 standard and 8 of them are located on the rear. There is an S / PDIF output, optical output, HDMI and USB Type-C on the rear. To connect the keyboard and mouse, there are two PS / 2 interfaces.

The package includes four SATA cords, two ASRock WiFi 2.4 / 5 GHz antennas, a pair of screws for M.2, an ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge connector, and a rear case plug.

GIGABYTE X470 AORUS GAMING 7 WIFI (rev. 1.0)

Rating: 4.7

Further, in the framework of our rating, we will consider the mother card manufactured by GIGABYTE - one of the most recognized manufacturers in the world of motherboards of different classes.

The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen processors. The original BIOS AMI has built-in tools for disaster recovery. It supports DDR4 RAM with a frequency of 2,133 to 3,600 MHz. To power the processor are 8-pin and 4-pin connectors.

The SATA disk controller contains six SATA 6Gb / s connectors. There are RAID levels 0, 1, 10 based on AMD X470. For solid-state drives, there are two slots M.2 types: one - Socket 3, M key, 2242/2260/2280/22110, the second - Socket 3, M key, 2242/2260/2280.

Network devices include an integrated Gigabit Ethernet card, a 802.11ac Wi-Fi module and a Bluetooth module.

The set of interfaces includes as many as 17 USB sockets, of which 11 are standard 3.1 and 8 are located on the rear panel. There is also an optical output, USB Type-C interface, Ethernet and S / PDIF outputs.

The package includes: a set of screws for M.2, a Wi-Fi radio antenna, four SATA cords, a set of Velcro cables, a GC-SLI2PL bridge connector, an extension cable for RGB tapes, a G connector, an adapter cable for LED tapes, two thermistor cable.

The official service life of the motherboard established by the manufacturer is 1095 days and coincides with the term of the official warranty.

MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBON

Rating: 4.7

Next in the ranking is the MSI motherboard. This model, in addition to obviously high technical characteristics, also received one of the best user feedbacks.

The device supports three classes of processors: Athlon, AMD RYZEN and A-series processors. To power the processor has two 8-pin connectors. It supports DDR4 RAM at a frequency of 1866 to 3466 MHz.

The SATA controller contains eight SATA 6Gb / s connectors. There is a RAID controller based on AMD X470 levels 0, 1, 10. For solid-state drives, there are two M.2 slots of types 2242/2260/2280/22110 and 2242/2260/2280. There is also a built-in wired Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet interface from the Intel I211AT integrated network card.

The motherboard contains an expanded set of interfaces, which includes 16 USB ports, of which 10 are 3.1 standard, and six are located on the rear panel. There are also two PS / 2 interfaces for connecting a keyboard and mouse, S / PDIF output, HDMI video output, DisplayPort, optical output and a Type-C USB port.

The package includes two SATA cords, a SLI bridge connector, a set of RGB LED cords and a plug for the rear ports of the case.

The service life of the device is set by the manufacturer in 1095 days and coincides with the warranty period of service.

ASUS PRIME X470-PRO

Rating: 4.6

And completing the ranking of the best motherboards with AM4 socket according to expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is another model manufactured by ASUS series PRIME.

Motherboard supports three classes of processors - Athlon X4, AMD Ryzen and processors of the 7th generation A-series. To power the processor allocated octal connector. Memory support - DDR4 at a frequency of 2,133 to 3,600 MHz.

The SATA controller for hard drives contains six SATA 6Gb / s connectors. There is a RAID controller based on AMD X470 levels 0, 1, 10. Two M.2 slots are used to connect solid-state drives. Slot types: one - Socket 3, M key, 2242/2260/2280, the other - Socket 3, M key, 2242/2260/2280/22110. Wired Ethernet access - high-speed, gigabit based on integrated Intel I211-AT card.

The interface kit includes 14 USB ports, of which 10 are of the 3.1 generation, and eight are located on the rear panel. Also, the set of interfaces includes a pair of PS / 2 for connecting a keyboard and mouse, HDMI video output, one classic COM port, S / PDIF output, optical output, one Type-C USB interface.

The package includes two SATA cables, SLI and Q-type connectors, a screw for M.2, and a plug for the rear ports of the case.

The service life is officially set at 1095 days and coincides with the warranty period.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.