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  • Avg. price: ~£70
  • CPU socket: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Form factor: microATX

ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.7

Technical Score

10.0%

9.0

User score

Good
5.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

7.1

Memory

16.0%

7.7

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.5

Storage

15.0%

3.3

Network

13.0%

2.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.4

Expansion

8.0%

5.9

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.8

Audio

Good
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.2

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    1.0

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    5.4

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 is a budget-friendly Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD AM4 socket, supporting Ryzen 3000, 4000 G-Series, and 5000 Series desktop processors. Key specifications include an 8-power phase design with 50A chokes for stable power delivery, four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB at 4733+ MHz (OC), and a dual M.2 setup featuring one Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 slot and one PCIe Gen3 x2/SATA3 slot. Its main pros are the inclusion of PCIe 4.0 support for modern GPUs/SSDs, dual graphics outputs (HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4), and Polychrome RGB synchronization, all at an accessible price point. Notable cons include the lack of a dedicated BIOS Flashback button, which can complicate initial setup with newer CPUs, and a relatively limited back I/O that lacks USB Type-C and high-speed USB 3.2 Gen2 ports.

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

7.1

Memory

16.0%

7.7

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.5

Storage

15.0%

3.3

Network

13.0%

2.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.4

Expansion

8.0%

5.9

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.8

Audio

5.7
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a technical score of 5.72 points, which is lower than that of 63.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
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3.7
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.0
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a user score of 8.99 points, which is higher than that of 87.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
8.1
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 73.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.2
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: LOW

Asrock
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 38.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.3% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

AMD
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD B550
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 uses the AMD B550 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 50.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.4% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: LOW

microATX
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has the microATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 52.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

4
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: LOW

2
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

4,733 MT/s
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports memory speeds up to 4,733 MT/s, which is higher than that of 50% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.2% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

2
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: MEDIUM

1x PCIe 4 x4, 1x PCIe 3 x2/SATA
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 offers 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 3.0x2/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 63.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

4
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: LOW

0/1/10
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

1
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.5% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

1
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.5% of motherboards and equal to 26.8% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: LOW

x16/x4
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 uses x16/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 42.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.2% of motherboards.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=8

6
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 6 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.3% of motherboards and equal to 32.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

14
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 14 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 52.5% of motherboards and equal to 12.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

0
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.7% of motherboards and equal to 30.3% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Killer + Intel + Realtek
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 uses the Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 64.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 28.7% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Optional Key E module slot only.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC887
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 uses the Realtek ALC887 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 89% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.8% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

93 dB
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has an audio SNR of 93 dB, which is lower than that of 93.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support a headphone amp. 59.3% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

3
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.4% of motherboards and equal to 38.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

8
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 8 VRM phases, which is fewer than 69.9% of motherboards and equal to 7.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

4
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has 4 fan headers, which is fewer than 64.7% of motherboards and equal to 12.4% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

2 A
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 45.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
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ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 vs the average motherboard

  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
    What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x4 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need more mid-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    two internal headers
    What it is: The number of internal USB 3.2 Gen1 headers for front-panel Type-A ports.
    When it matters: When your case has front USB-A ports to connect.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.2 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM4 vs LGA 1151
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    ECC requires compatible CPU.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can work with ECC memory on supported CPU and platform combinations.
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter in your system.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    What it is: The number of 4-pin RGB headers available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect more standard RGB lighting devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.2 vs 1
  • 2.29x cheaper
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 is cheaper than the average motherboard (£70 vs £160).
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 is cheaper than the average motherboard (£70 vs £160).£70 vs £160
  • 12.4% higher user score
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a higher user score than the average motherboard (8.99 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a higher user score than the average motherboard (8.99 vs 8.000).8.99 vs 8
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 61 mm shorter
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 is shorter than the average motherboard (244 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.

Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Memory
Expansion
Ports & USB
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B550 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Fewer useful accessories
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer useful accessories than the average motherboard (SATA cables, I/O shield, M.2 kit vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable). The average motherboard comes with 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable.
  • Older CPU platform
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
  • Less versatile form factor
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (microATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 3.0x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer total USB connections
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (14 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Optional Key E module slot only.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 22 dB lower audio SNR
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (93 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • No headphone amp support
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • More basic audio codec
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC887 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.8% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • Fewer VRM phases
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (8 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1.5 fewer fan headers
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.4% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B550 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B550 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD B550 vs Intel B860
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=8

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.6 vs 8
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.0 vs 1
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Optional Key E module slot only.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
    When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
    What it is: Shows whether the external Wi-Fi antenna is included with the motherboard package.
    When it matters: When the board has Wi-Fi and you want it ready to use right away.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 22 dB lower audio SNR
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (93 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
    When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=120 dB

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (93 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.93 dB vs 115 dB
  • No BIOS flashback support
    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can update BIOS without needing a fully installed or supported CPU to boot first.
    When it matters: When you may need to update BIOS before the system can boot.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
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What customers like about ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4?

  • Excellent value for the price, often cited as one of the most affordable B550 options.
  • Easy setup process with a user-friendly BIOS interface.
  • Strong support for modern standards including PCIe 4.0 and dual M.2 slots.
  • Solid power delivery for budget and mid-range CPUs like the Ryzen 3600 or 5600.
  • Includes helpful features for its tier, such as addressable RGB headers and post status checker LEDs.

What customers dislike about ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4?

  • Lacks a BIOS Flashback button, which can make upgrading to newer CPUs difficult without an older processor.
  • No USB-C ports on either the rear I/O or for front-panel connections.
  • Onboard audio is basic and may experience interference or lack the quality of higher-end boards.
  • The VRM heatsink is relatively small, which might limit performance with high-core-count CPUs or heavy overclocking.
  • Bare-bones design with fewer high-speed USB ports compared to slightly more expensive alternatives.

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