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AMD
amd.com › https://www.amd.com/en.html › products › chipsets › amd socket am4 chipset
AMD Socket AM4 Chipsets | Specs & CPU Compatibility
May 31, 2026 - AMD Socket AM4 features motherboards with DDR4 memory, PCIe® 4.0 for NVMe and graphics, plus native SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps support on a chipset.
CPU socket for AMD processors with Zen and Excavator architectures
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Socket AM4 is a PGA microprocessor socket used by AMD's central processing units (CPUs) built on the Zen (including Zen+, Zen 2 and Zen 3) and Excavator microarchitectures. AM4 was launched in … Wikipedia
Factsheet
Release date September 2016 (2016-09)
Designed by AMD
Manufactured by Lotes, Foxconn
Factsheet
Release date September 2016 (2016-09)
Designed by AMD
Manufactured by Lotes, Foxconn
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Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Socket_AM4
Socket AM4 - Wikipedia
June 3, 2026 - Alternatively, some motherboard makers are including both AM3 and AM4 cooler mounting holes, allowing previous generation coolers to be used. AM4 coolers that use a two-pronged bracket approach (such as the AMD Wraith Prism) to mount the cooler will work with AM4 and all the way back to Socket 754/939. Socket AM4 is currently a base for 8 chipset ...
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The best AMD motherboard chipset is the X870E for Socket AM5 processors.
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What is the latest AMD motherboard chipset? expand_more
The latest AMD motherboard chipset is the X870E for Socket AM5 processors.
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Which AMD motherboard chipset should I choose? expand_more
There are dozens of different chipsets, so it depends on what you're going to use your PC for. This guide covers all this and more, so scroll up to the top of this page to find out all you need to know about choosing an AMD motherboard.
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scan.co.uk
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AMD Motherboards Gaming and Professional Builds | SCAN UK
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PCWorld
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AMD Ryzen motherboards explained: The crucial differences in every AM4 chipset | PCWorld
July 31, 2018 - Where do the small form factor X300 and A300 options fit in? Let’s examine what each AM4 chipset offers so you can make the right decision when you buy a motherboard for your Ryzen processor.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/buildapc › [guide] am4 motherboard comparison table
r/buildapc on Reddit: [Guide] AM4 Motherboard Comparison Table
June 22, 2019 -

Hi again everyone! I'm sharing my comprehensive list of AM4-socket Motherboards (with X570 / X470 / X370 / B550 (added June 2020) / B450 / B350 / A320 chipsets). This sortable database aims to easily compare detailed specifications of all the different motherboard brands and models for AMD Ryzen CPUs (the link to the database opens to a shared Google Spreadsheet). Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wmsTYK9Z3-jUX5LGRoFnsZYZiW1pfiDZnKCjaXyzd1o/edit#gid=2112472504

[Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/J4C4C3F.png)

Each viewer can arrange or hide any data in the table to show only the models being considered through sorting/filtering the specific features and components one is looking for in an AM4 motherboard. (General instructions on how to sort and filter the only models you wish to see and compare are mentioned in the spreadsheet).

All information found in the table were researched and verified to the best of my ability based on manufacturer's data, user manuals, and reviews. I may update the table from time to time when new information are made available. If there are discrepancies/errors, let me know.

DEFAULT ARRANGEMENT OF THE DATABASE

When first viewed, the database is arranged in the following order of priority:

  • By Chipset: X570 ---> X470 ---> X370 ---> B550 (added June 2020) ---> B450 ---> B350 ---> A320

  • By Size / Form Factor: E-ATX ---> ATX ---> mATX ---> ITX ---> Thin ITX

  • By Brand (Alphabetically): Asrock -> Asus -> Biostar -> ECS -> Gigabyte -> Msi

The above data can be seen in the left-most columns. Apart from the Brand/Model Name, a few other data are included at the main left-most columns such as: Photo of the motherboard, the Year (and Quarter) when the motherboard was made available, the Price Range, and a Subjective Tier ("ranking").

PRICE RANGE

This data shows the average approximate retail cost of the motherboard, indicated by a $ symbol. The first $ symbol means the board costs around $80 or lower, while the succeeding $ symbol thereafter is equivalent to an additional $40 each symbol over and above the $80 price tag. So,

  • $ = ~$80 or lower

  • $$ = From ~$80 to ~$120

  • $$$ = From ~$120 to ~$160

  • $$$$ = From ~$160 to ~$200

  • $$$$$ = From ~$200 to ~$240, and so forth...

SUBJECTIVE TIER

This is a personal and subjective assessment on how the motherboard is "ranked" based on its features, specs, and quality compared to the models of the same brand. I have generally categorized motherboards in four (4) tiers, named and color-coded as:

  • ENTHUSIAST (Green) Models

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE (Yellow) Models

  • MAINSTREAM (Brown) Models

  • ENTRY-LEVEL (Magenta) Models

Detailed motherboards specifications compared include the following:

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

  • PCB Size

  • I/O & Audio Armor

  • Colors (PCB/Accent Colors, LED Lighting Colors & Locations, Lighting Sync Software)

POWER SPECIFICATIONS:

  • EPS12V/ATX12V Socket/s

  • Power & Signal Delivery/Phasing (PWM Controller, Phase Doublers, Gate Drivers)

  • Main VRM Phases (Total True Quantity and Total Virtual Quantity, CPU VCC/Vcore & SoC VCC Phase Count)

  • Main VRM Components (CPU VCC/Vcore & SoC VCC MOSFETs, Heatsink, Inductors, Capacitors)

DIAGNOSTICS SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Debug Code (2-Digit LED Display, Buzzer/Speaker)

  • BIOS Chip Quantity

  • ADDED - Flash ROM Chip (Memory Size, Chip Size, Brand)

  • ADDED - Flash ROM Header (Bus Type, Illustrated Header Pin Definition)

  • Buttons (BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS, Power, Reset, OC, and other Buttons, Switches, and/or Jumpers)

  • TPM/Trusted Platform Module Headers (Pinout and Bus Type)

MEMORY SPECIFICATIONS:

  • DDR4 SDRAM Slots (Quantity, Slot Type, Reinforcements, Max. Capacity)

  • ADDED - Supported Clock Speeds

  • ADDED - Memory Topology

  • Memory VRM (Controllers w/ Integrated Gate Drivers, VDDR MOSFETs)

EXPANSION SLOTS SPECIFICATIONS:

  • PCIe x16 Slots (Quantity, Armor, PCIe Versions/Maximum Speeds)

  • Multi-GPU Support (SLI, CrossFire, Auxiliary 12V Power)

  • PCIe x1 Slots (Quantity)

  • PCI (Legacy) Slots (Quantity)

  • Spacing/Layout/Arrangement of Expansion Slots when Motherboard is Mounted inside typical Chassis

STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS:

  • SATA III (6Gbps) Ports (Quantity, Port Orientation, Controller)

  • SATAe (SATA Express) Ports and U.2 (SFF-8639) Ports (Quantity)

  • M.2 (Key-M) Sockets (Quantity, Cover, Maximum Supported Modes/Speeds and Bandwidth Sharing)

NETWORKING SPECIFICATIONS:

  • M.2 (Key-E) Slots (Quantity, Slot Orientation, Supported Modes)

  • Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Standard, Wireless Module Installed, Streams, Bus, Size, Max. Speeds, and Antenna Ports)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS:

  • 3.5mm Jacks and Optical S/PDIF Jack (Quantity)

  • Audio Codec & Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Types of Ports (DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I, DVI-D, and D-Sub/VGA Quantity)

REAR PANEL PORTS SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Rear IO Panel Scaled Photo

  • USB Ports (Total Quantity and Different Types such as USB3.1 Type-C, USB3.1 Type-A, USB3.0, USB2.0, etc.)

  • Legacy Ports (Quantity of PS/2, COM, and LPT ports)

MIDBOARD HEADER SPECIFICATIONS:

  • USB Headers (Total Quantity and Layout of 20-pin USB3.1, 19-pin USB3.0, and 9-pin USB2.0 headers)

  • Cooling Headers (4-pin Fan/Pump header and their ratings, Thermal Sensors)

  • RGB LED Headers (Quantity and Header Pinout of 12V Standard and 5V Addressable LED headers)

  • Front/System Panel Headers (Pinouts)

  • Audio Headers (Front Audio and S/PDIF Out)

  • Legacy Headers (9-pin COM and 25-pin LPT headers)

REFERENCES | PRODUCT INFORMATION, REVIEWS, AND RATINGS:

  • Link to Official Product/Manufacturer Website & Product Manuals

  • Ratings from different professional review sites (including scores/verdicts)

Kindly check back for more updates (especially on some info not yet provided and other products not yet included). Thanks and hope these information helps a lot.

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Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_AMD_chipsets
List of AMD chipsets - Wikipedia
3 days ago - Solca, Bogdan (29 January 2020). "AMD extends mini PC support with new AM4 Pro 500-series chipset for budget builds". NotebookCheck. Retrieved 28 January 2023. ... Moammer, Khalid (2017-02-13). "AMD Ryzen X370 & B350 ASUS Motherboards Leaked – Launching February 24th".
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Level1Techs
forum.level1techs.com › hardware hub › build a pc
Which AM4 chipset? - Build a PC - Level1Techs Forums
June 7, 2024 - I am in the process of building an AM4 system with Ryzen 5600x. In the future i might or might not upgrade to more cores, but certanly not for the first 2 years. I will do some very light gaming, 1080p, always sub 60fps.
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SCAN UK
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AMD Motherboards Gaming and Professional Builds | SCAN UK
ENTRY LEVEL — A520 is the entry-level motherboard chipset for AMD AM4 CPUs, supporting the least PCIe lanes and USB ports.
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AMD
amd.com › https://www.amd.com/en.html › products › chipsets
AMD Chipsets for Desktop PCs
November 20, 2024 - The platform for select AMD Ryzen™, Athlon™, and 7th Gen A-Series processors (not all processors are supported on every chipset, and support may require a BIOS upgrade. See your motherboard manufacturer’s website for compatibility), AMD ...
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AliExpress
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What Are Socket AM4 Chipsets and How Do They Impact Your PC Build?
Additionally, the AM4 platform ... a motherboard with an AM4 chipset, it’s important to consider the specific chipset model, such as B450, X470, X570, or A520....
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Tom's Hardware
tomshardware.com › pc components › motherboards › chipsets
AMD's AM4 Ryzen Chipsets | Tom's Hardware
March 3, 2017 - Although there are five AM4 chipsets, AMD primarily relies on X370, B350, and A320 to address the consumer desktop market. The B350 solution has a unique position; like its main competitor, Intel’s H270 PCH, B350 does not officially support ...
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BargnSeek
terresmagazine.com › computer-components › best-am4-motherboard-chipset
Best Am4 Motherboard Chipset [Updated On: June 2026]
March 9, 2026 - It’s not flashy, but it gets the job done with efficiency and style. The main AM4 chipsets include the A320, B350, B450, X370, X470, and X570, each offering a range of features catering to different needs and performance levels.
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CPU Solutions
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Socket AM4 Motherboard
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Legit Reviews
legitreviews.com › amd ryzen motherboards explained – what amd am4 chipset to buy
AMD Ryzen Motherboards Explained - What AMD AM4 Chipset To Buy - Legit Reviews
March 4, 2017 - The good news is that all AMD Ryzen CPU’s and Bristol Ridge APU’s utilize the AMD AM4 socket. The bad news is you’ll need to pick an AM4 board and there are the X370, B350, and A320 chipsets to pick from.
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GamersNexus
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AMD Chipset Comparison: B550 Specs vs. X570, B450, X370, & Zen 3 Support (2020) | GamersNexus
May 9, 2020 - Officially, AMD only marked AM4 for support into 2020, and it seems as if AM4 life has been expanded by at least another 6 months to a year with the 500 series + Zen 3 support. Ryzen 1000 isn’t supported on all X470 and B450 boards due to limitations of space on the BIOS ROM. 3000 APUs are ...
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TechRadar
techradar.com › computing › computing components › cpu
AMD reveals a new AM4 CPU, a decade after the platform's launch – it’s the Skyrim of motherboard chipsets at this point | TechRadar
September 17, 2025 - The high-end AM4 CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D (my processor) or the Ryzen 7 5800X3D are still more than capable of servicing high-end GPUs like the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090, where you'll more than likely be gaming at 1440p or 4K resolutions.
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ComputerCity
computercity.com › hardware › motherboards › am4-motherboards
The Best AM4 Motherboards in 2025: Tested and Reviewed - ComputerCity
March 10, 2025 - 1. Chipset Selection: AMD’s AM4 chipsets range from the entry-level A320 and A520 (great for basic builds) to the B450, B550, and X570 platforms that unlock advanced features like PCIe 4.0, CPU overclocking, and multi-GPU support.
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WePC
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Best AM4 Motherboard 2025 - our top, best all round, and budget AM4 motherboard picks
February 21, 2024 - Featuring support for both single and dual-channel DDR4 memory, it was able to compete with Intel’s advanced sockets. There are currently three series of chipsets under the AM4 umbrella, with eight options in total, but for gaming, you’ll ...
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Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Template:AM4_chipsets
Template:AM4 chipsets - Wikipedia
Solca, Bogdan. "AMD extends mini PC support with new AM4 Pro 500-series chipset for budget builds". NotebookCheck. Retrieved 28 January 2023. ... Khalid Moammer (2017-02-13). "AMD Ryzen X370 & B350 ASUS Motherboards Leaked – Launching February 24th".
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BytePlus
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AMD Socket AM4 Chipset: A Comprehensive Guide
Build better products, deliver richer experiences, and accelerate growth through our wide range of intelligent solutions. Core content of this page: AMD socket am4 chipset