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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$800
  • CPU socket: sTR5
  • Chipset: AMD TRX50
  • Form factor: E-ATX

ASRock TRX50 WS review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.1

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%

8.2

Technical Score

10.0%

7.4

User score

Excellent
8.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

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

Score components:

19.0%

10

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.5

Storage

15.0%

9.3

Network

13.0%

7.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.7

Expansion

8.0%

8.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.7

Audio

Excellent
7.4

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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.2

Popularity

User score:
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Very good
  • 8.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.3

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    9.4

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The ASRock TRX50 WS is a high-performance E-ATX workstation motherboard featuring the AMD sTR5 socket for Ryzen Threadripper 7000 and PRO 7000WX processors. It is built with a robust 18+3+3 power phase design and 110A Smart Power Stages on a 12-layer server-grade PCB for exceptional stability during intensive tasks. Key specifications include support for up to 1TB of quad-channel DDR5 ECC RDIMM memory at speeds up to 7600+ MHz, three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, and advanced storage options like PCIe 5.0 'Blazing' M.2 and MCIO/SlimSAS connectors. Main pros include dual LAN (10GbE and 2.5GbE), Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and efficient active VRM cooling. Cons include relatively loud VRM fans under load and the lack of native Thunderbolt 4, though a header is provided for expansion cards.

Technical Specifications of ASRock TRX50 WS

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

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

Score components:

19.0%

10

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.5

Storage

15.0%

9.3

Network

13.0%

7.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.7

Expansion

8.0%

8.2

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.7

Audio

8.2
ASRock TRX50 WS has a technical score of 8.19 points, which is higher than that of 85% 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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.2

Popularity

User score:
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5.0
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.4
ASRock TRX50 WS has a user score of 7.36 points, which is lower than that of 67.4% 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.
1.2
ASRock TRX50 WS has a popularity of 1.2 points, which is lower than 76.5% 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%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

8.0
ASRock TRX50 WS has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 71.3% 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: MEDIUM

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

sTR5
ASRock TRX50 WS uses the sTR5 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
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 TRX50
ASRock TRX50 WS uses the AMD TRX50 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% 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: HIGH

E-ATX
ASRock TRX50 WS has the E-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 92% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.8% 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

DDR5
ASRock TRX50 WS uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
ASRock TRX50 WS 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

1,024 GB
ASRock TRX50 WS supports up to 1024 GB of memory, which is more than 99.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
higher limit with ECC memory
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: MEDIUM

4
ASRock TRX50 WS supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.8% of motherboards and equal to 6.9% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

7,600 MT/s
ASRock TRX50 WS supports memory speeds up to 7600 MT/s, which is higher than that of 80.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.4% 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 TRX50 WS has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.6% 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: HIGH

1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
ASRock TRX50 WS offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 79.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

4
ASRock TRX50 WS has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% of motherboards.
optional SlimSAS/MCIO breakout excluded
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: MEDIUM

0/1/10
ASRock TRX50 WS supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% of motherboards.
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: LOW

yes
ASRock TRX50 WS 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

3
ASRock TRX50 WS has 3 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

2
ASRock TRX50 WS has 2 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 91% of motherboards and equal to 6.3% of motherboards.
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: MEDIUM

0
ASRock TRX50 WS has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
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: HIGH

x16/x4/x16/x8/x8
ASRock TRX50 WS uses x16/x4/x16/x8/x8 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 98.9% of motherboards.
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: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock TRX50 WS supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
ASRock TRX50 WS has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% 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

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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

2
ASRock TRX50 WS has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

3
ASRock TRX50 WS has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
ASRock TRX50 WS has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18.1% 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

10 Gbps
ASRock TRX50 WS supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
also includes 2.5GbE secondary port
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

Realtek RTL8125B
ASRock TRX50 WS uses the Realtek RTL8125B LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 58.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 17.3% of motherboards.
dual LAN
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: LOW

2
ASRock TRX50 WS has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% 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: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock TRX50 WS supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
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: MEDIUM

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

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
ASRock TRX50 WS supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 72.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.6% of motherboards.
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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 ALC1220
ASRock TRX50 WS uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 13% 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 TRX50 WS 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
ASRock TRX50 WS has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% 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

yes
ASRock TRX50 WS supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
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

2
ASRock TRX50 WS has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=12

18+3+3
ASRock TRX50 WS has 18+3+3 VRM phases, which is more than 97.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
ASRock TRX50 WS has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

5
ASRock TRX50 WS has 5 fan headers, which is more than 35.8% of motherboards and equal to 14.5% 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: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock TRX50 WS has a pump header. 23.1% 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 TRX50 WS supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 43.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 33.4% of motherboards.
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ASRock TRX50 WS vs the average motherboard

  • 8x more maximum memory capacity
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (1,024 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    higher limit with ECC memory
    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

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (1,024 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.1024 GB vs 128 GB
  • 3 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    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: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.3 vs 0
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASRock TRX50 WS has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    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

    ASRock TRX50 WS has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.4 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+3+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    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: HIGH

    Good value: >=12

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+3+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.18+3+3 vs 10
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x16/x8/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane 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: HIGH

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x16/x8/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x4/x16/x8/x8 vs x16/x1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    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: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    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: LOW

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.2 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASRock TRX50 WS has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (sTR5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASRock TRX50 WS has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    ASRock TRX50 WS has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    ASRock TRX50 WS has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASRock TRX50 WS has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    ASRock TRX50 WS has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 8x more maximum memory capacity
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (1,024 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASRock TRX50 WS has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 65.2% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASRock TRX50 WS has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock TRX50 WS supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 54.1% higher overclocked RAM speed
    ASRock TRX50 WS has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 3 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x16/x8/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASRock TRX50 WS has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    ASRock TRX50 WS supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASRock TRX50 WS supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    ASRock TRX50 WS has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASRock TRX50 WS has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18+3+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.

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Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX50 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASRock TRX50 WS does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Narrower Windows support
    ASRock TRX50 WS has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASRock TRX50 WS 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.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASRock TRX50 WS has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/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.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • More basic LAN controller
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,125B vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
    dual LAN
  • Older Bluetooth version
    ASRock TRX50 WS has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear line-in
    ASRock TRX50 WS does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 95.5% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 33 mm wider
    ASRock TRX50 WS is wider than the average motherboard (277 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX50 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 TRX50 WS has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX50 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD TRX50 vs Intel B860
  • More basic LAN controller
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,125B vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
    dual LAN
    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

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,125B vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Realtek RTL8125B vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASRock TRX50 WS does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can output video from CPUs that include integrated graphics.
    When it matters: When you want video output without installing a graphics card.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock TRX50 WS does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASRock TRX50 WS 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.
    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: MEDIUM

    ASRock TRX50 WS 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.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock TRX50 WS has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.Active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.2 vs 4
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 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

    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.2 vs 5
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock TRX50 WS has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASRock TRX50 WS?

  • Robust 18+3+3 power phase design providing stable power delivery for high-TDP Threadripper CPUs
  • Extensive high-speed I/O including 10GbE LAN, 2.5GbE LAN, and Wi-Fi 6E support
  • Generous PCIe 5.0 expansion with multiple x16 slots for GPUs and specialized storage
  • Support for up to 1TB of DDR5 ECC RDIMM memory across four channels
  • User-friendly BIOS interface with intuitive settings for fan curves and overclocking
  • Server-grade storage options including MCIO and SlimSAS connectors for versatile NVMe/SATA setups
  • Convenient features like BIOS Flashback and pre-installed I/O shield for easier assembly

What customers dislike about ASRock TRX50 WS?

  • The four integrated VRM cooling fans can be loud and produce an annoying high-pitched noise at default settings
  • Large air coolers (like the Arctic 4U-M) may physically interfere with the VRM heatsink or its fans
  • Reaching the GPU release latch can be extremely difficult when memory sticks are installed in the adjacent slots
  • Boot times can be relatively slow, particularly when paired with newer 9000-series Threadripper processors
  • Default firmware settings may occasionally prevent the CPU from reaching its maximum advertised boost frequencies
  • Potential stability or setup confusion regarding secondary PCIe power connectors required for multi-GPU builds
  • Certain BIOS updates have been reported to require a CMOS clear to restore expected performance levels

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