ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4 review
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ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
4/AC4/AX
ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
Why is ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4 better than the average?
- RAM speed?
2933MHzvs2783.47MHz - Fan headers?
6vs4.84 - PCIe 3.0 x16 slots?
2vs1.51 - Maximum memory amount?
128GBvs83.45GB - SATA 3 connectors?
6vs5.43 - USB 3.0 ports (through expansion)?
4vs2.53 - PCIe x1 slots?
3vs1.68 - PS/2 ports?
1vs0.88
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Memory
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
RAM speed
2933MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
overclocked RAM speed
4400MHz
The motherboard supports overclocking the RAM to a higher speed. By increasing the speed at which the memory runs, you can boost the performance of your computer.
memory slots
More memory slots (also known as DIMM slots) allow you to add more RAM to your computer. It is also useful when upgrading, as you can add RAM to an empty slot instead of replacing an existing memory module.
DDR memory version
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DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
Supports ECC memory
✔ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 2.0 ports
More USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect more devices to your computer that support USB 2.0.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 ports
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USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 was introduced in 2019. It supports speeds of up to 20Gbps and uses the USB-C connector.
USB 4 40Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports very high speeds of up to 40Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 4 20Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports speeds of up to 20Gbps. Unlike USB 3.
2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
Thunderbolt 4 ports
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 4. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 32Gbps. This guarantees that it can support two external 4K displays (or one external 8K display).
Connectors
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion)
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The number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (through expansion)
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The number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard.
USB 2.0 ports (through expansion)
The number of USB 2.
0 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard.
SATA 3 connectors
SATA is an interface used to connect mass storage devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray drives. SATA 3 has a native transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s, which is twice as fast as SATA 2, the previous revision. This is particularly useful if you use an SSD as it can perform at higher speeds.
fan headers
Fan headers are connection points on the motherboard that cooling fans can be connected to. Fans can also be connected straight to the power supply, but when connected to the motherboard you gain much finer control over them through software.
USB 3.0 ports (through expansion)
The motherboard has USB 3.0 headers, which are pin connections that you can connect additional USB ports to.
M.2 sockets
M.2 is an interface used to connect different types of devices, mainly mass storage devices like M.
2 SSDs. It is a revision of mSATA and can support much higher data transfer rates.
Has TPM connector
✔ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component that significantly increases security. One example is that it allows encryption keys to be created in a secure environment, minimizing the risk of a hacker gaining access.
U.2 sockets
U.2 is an interface used to connect different types of devices, mainly mass storage devices. It has the same performance as M.2, but U.2 SSDs come in the form of regular 2.5″ SATA drives and could therefore support much higher capacities than mSATA drives.
Expansion slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and sound cards. The number after the ‘x’ represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates.
PCI Express 3.0 has a bit rate of 8 GT/s, delivering 985 MB/s per lane.
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number after the ‘x’) determines the data transfer rate. PCIe 4.0 provides a 16 GT/s bit rate that doubles the bandwidth provided by PCIe 3.0.
PCIe x1 slots
Using PCIe slots, you can connect different components to your motherboard, such as graphics cards and RAID cards. The number after the ‘x’ represents the number of data-transmission lanes. More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x1 slot has one lane and can move data at one bit per cycle.
PCI slots
PCI slots allow you to connect peripherals to the motherboard, most commonly graphics cards but also others such as sound cards and network cards.
PCI has been superseded by PCI Express which offers faster data transfer rates, but many cards today still use PCI.
PCIe 2.0 x16 slots
PCIe slots allow you to connect graphics cards, SSDs, and other components to the motherboard. The number after the ‘x’ represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates. PCI Express 2.0 has a transfer rate of 5 GT/s, providing 500 MB/s per lane.
PCIe x4 slots
PCIe slots enable you to connect various components to your motherboard, for example, graphics cards, RAID cards, SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number following ‘x’) determines the data transfer rate. A PCIe x4 slot has 4 lanes, with a speed of 4 bits per cycle.
PCIe x8 slots
PCIe slots allow you to connect components such as graphics cards and sound cards to the motherboard. The number after the ‘x’ represents the number of data-transmission lanes.
More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x8 slot has 8 lanes and can move data at 8 bit per cycle.
Audio
Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)
When a digital signal is converted to an analog one (for example when playing audio through speakers or headphones), a certain amount of noise is carried in the signal. A higher SNR means that there is less noise and the audio quality is better.
audio channels
Each channel is a separate stream of audio information. More channels can provide a more realistic experience, such as providing surround sound.
Has S/PDIF Out port
✖ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
audio connectors
More connectors means that more audio devices such as speakers or microphones can be connected.
Storage
Supports RAID 1
✔ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit.
RAID 1 mirrors the data across the drives. This gives you greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another.
Supports RAID 10 (1+0)
✔ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 10 (1+0) stripes and mirrors the data across the drives. It gives increased capacity and performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another.
Supports RAID 5
✔ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 5 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another due to the use of parity.
Supports RAID 0
✔ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit.
RAID 0 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance and capacity compared to a single drive. The drawback is that if one drive fails, you lose the data on all drives.
Supports RAID 0+1
✖ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 0+1 stripes and mirrors the data across the drives. This gives increased capacity and performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security in case one drive fails, as the data will still be accessible from another.
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Compatible Components
(from 252 PCs)
Popular components in PC builds with the Asrock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Motherboard.
| CPU | |
|---|---|
| Core i7-10700KIntel €319Bench 97%, 198,859 samples | 57x |
| Core i5-10400Intel €146Bench 84%, 71,804 samples | 33x |
| Core i5-10600KIntel €220Bench 92%, 70,951 samples | 25x |
| Core i9-10900KIntel €420Bench 100%, 107,269 samples | 25x |
| Core i7-10700KFIntel €280Bench 96%, 37,394 samples | 18x |
| GPU | |
|---|---|
| RTX 3080Nvidia €872Bench 187%, 424,051 samples | 49x |
| RTX 3070Nvidia €614Bench 148%, 562,666 samples | 37x |
| RTX 2060S (Super)Nvidia €417Bench 100%, 319,148 samples | 26x |
| RTX 2070S (Super)Nvidia €529Bench 115%, 663,603 samples | 19x |
| RTX 3060-TiNvidia €440Bench 129%, 322,253 samples | 14x |
| SSD | |
|---|---|
Blue SN550 NVMe PCIe M. 2 1TBWD €167Bench 228%, 180,890 samples |
21x |
| SX6000LNP 1TBAdataBench 191%, 7,052 samples | 17x |
| SX8100NP 512GBAdataBench 226%, 9,167 samples | 15x |
| 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung €89Bench 310%, 455,997 samples | 11x |
| P1 3D NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBCrucial €200Bench 212%, 171,271 samples | 6x |
| RAM | |
|---|---|
| TEAMGROUP-UD4-3000 2x8GBUnknownBench 82%, 74,390 samples | 10x |
| Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GBCorsair €76Bench 86%, 53,237 samples | 9x |
| Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GBG.SKILLBench 89%, 92,468 samples | 7x |
| F4 DDR4 3600 C18 4x8GBG.SKILLBench 99%, 7,244 samples | 7x |
| Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GBCorsair €51Bench 82%, 606,405 samples | 7x |
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- — Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com.
- — Identify the strongest components in your PC.
- — See speed test results from other users.
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Motherboard AsRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4 (AC)
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Hello again, today we are going to review the AsRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/AC motherboard.
Content
- Productivity
- Construction and appearance
- Software
- Reviews
- ASRock APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We offer various applications and utilities for download. With ASRock APP Shop, your motherboard and system will always have the latest software.
- Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that shows you from which main directions the sound is coming from. Each sound is specifically positioned on the 360° radar for an immersive gaming experience.
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processor
128 GB The 10-phase power supply is made up of reliable components and provides uniform power to the CPU. It also opens up the widest possibilities for overclocking and improves performance in games by maintaining low temperatures. Compared to conventional chokes, ASRock’s advanced chokes generate saturation current three times faster, improving motherboard Vcore performance.
PCIe Gen3 x4 Ultra M.2 interface provides data transfer rates up to 32Gb/s. It also supports SATA3 6Gb/s M.2 modules and is compatible with the ASRock U.2 Kit for installing ultra-fast U.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 SSDs.
Whether using headphones, a headset, external speakers or the built-in speaker, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or HDMI, Nahimic Audio delivers the best audio experience with rich detail.
This motherboard is equipped with 802.11ac (2.4G / 5G) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v5.1 wireless module.
The Intel LAN Network Module delivers better throughput, lower CPU usage, improved stability, and takes your networking experience to the next level.
Design and appearance
| Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/AC | |
| Board format | ATX, 30.5 x 22.4 cm |
| PS/2 | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen1 | 2 |
| LAN | 1 |
| Audio subsystem | 3 |
| SMA for connecting antennas | 2 |
Rear panel includes 1 combo PS/2 port, 1 HDMI video output, 2 USB 2.
0 ports, 3 USB 3.2 ports, 1 USB 3.2 Type-C port, 1 LAN socket, 2 audio subsystem ports, and 2 connectors SMA for WIFI antenna.
PCB has special heat dissipation points. This property gives the board a special charm and allows you to reduce its operating temperature by 4.1 degrees.
Steel PCI-E connectors are protected to prevent signal interference from video cards. In these connectors, even large and heavy video cards will be installed as reliably as possible.
Post Status Checker allows you to quickly identify the source of the problem. This simple diagnostic tool shows the status of CPU / DRAM / VGA / BOOT operations every time the system is started.
On board there is a connector for powering the water cooling system. It produces a current of 1.5 amperes and is suitable for all popular CBO models. The voltage at the connector can be increased to get even more efficient cooling.
Some components of the motherboard are particularly sensitive to voltage fluctuations, and excessive current on them can lead to an instantaneous failure of the entire system.
ASRock Full Spike Protection technology reliably protects these motherboard components from sudden power surges.
Software
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Processor
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| Supported processors | Intel Core 10th Gen |
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| SLI/CrossFire support | CrossFire X |
| BIOS |
Disk controllers
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| IDE | No |
Slots M. 2 |
ULTA M.2, M KEY 2260/280/22110 |
| SATA | Type of Interface M.2 | PCI-E/SATA 3.0 |
| Slots M.2 | 1 |
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| Expansion slots | 2xPCI-E x16, 3xPCI-E x1 |
| PCI Express 3.0 support | yes |
| Audio | 7.1CH HDA Based on Realtek ALC1200 |
Network
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| Bluetooth | yes |
| Ethernet | 1000 Mbps, based on Intel I219V |
| WiFi | 802.
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