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ATX motherboard in dark finish with prominent heatsinks and rear I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS ProArt B550-CREATOR AMD motherboard

SKU CH-QXHE-KZW5J

AM4 ATX board for creators with dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, dual 2.5Gb Ethernet, PCIe 4.0 and 128 GB DDR4 support

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD B550
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM4
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memoryDDR4 5100(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) /
  • PCIe 4.0 ready for high-bandwidth graphics and storage
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports deliver 40 Gb/s connectivity
  • Dual Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ensures fast wired networking
  • Four DDR4 slots support up to 128 GB memory
  • 12+2 power stages with alloy chokes provide stable CPU delivery

Creator AM4 platform

The ASUS ProArt B550-CREATOR is an ATX motherboard built for content creators who need an AMD AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0 support. It accepts Ryzen 5000 Series, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series processors and provides four DDR4 slots for up to 128 GB of dual-channel memory. Dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports and dual Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet give the I/O bandwidth creative workflows demand.

PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt limits

The primary x16 slot and the first M.2 socket run at PCIe 4.0 x4 when a Ryzen 5000 or 3000 Series CPU is installed; with a 4000 G-Series chip they drop to PCIe 3.0 speeds. The second x16 slot is wired for PCIe 3.0 x4 and shares bandwidth with the Thunderbolt 4 controller, so populating that slot disables Thunderbolt video output. Two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots also share lanes with the second M.2 socket.

CPU, memory and M.2 checks

Verify that your chosen processor appears on the ASUS CPU support list because feature availability changes by series. Confirm your DDR4 kit matches a validated speed from the supported range up to 5100(OC) and that ECC requirements align with the specific CPU. Check which M.2 form factors (2242, 2260, 2280, 22110) your drives use and whether you need SATA or PCIe mode on each slot.

How it compares

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Price $178.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameProArt B550-CREATOR
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series Processors*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
CPU socketAM4
ChipsetAMD B550
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 5100(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors)
DDR4 4866(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * (AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 3000 Series Desktop Processors)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 3000 Series Desktop Processors:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processor:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
AMD B550 Chipset:
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA and RAID support0/1/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek S1220A
Sound channels7.1 Channels*
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
Connectivity
Ethernet controller2 x Intel I225-V
Maximum network speed2 × 2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCIe x16 slotsNone
Rear panel ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port(s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort (Input only)
1 x HDMI port
2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ports
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 3.0
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 4-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Should I choose a Ryzen 5000 Series or 4000 G-Series CPU for this AM4 board?

Both families fit the AM4 socket; 5000 Series enables PCIe 4.0 on the primary M.2 and graphics slots while 4000 G-Series limits M.2_1 to PCIe 3.0 and adds integrated graphics.

What does PCIe 4.0 on the B550 chipset actually deliver for my GPU and storage?

With a Ryzen 5000 CPU the top x16 slot and M.2_1 run at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds; a 4000 G-Series CPU drops both to PCIe 3.0.

How do the dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports share bandwidth with the third PCIe x16 slot?

The third x16 slot is wired as PCIe 3.0 x4; if you populate it the Thunderbolt 4 controller loses its PCIe link and the ports become USB-only.

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