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ATX motherboard in dark grey and black with silver heatsinks and AM4 socket

MSI

MSI MAG B550 TORPEDO AM4 AMD Motherboard

SKU CH-6A10-WSWBY

ATX AMD motherboard with B550 chipset supporting Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series CPUs plus DDR4 up to 4866 MHz via A-XMP

  • ProcessorRyzen 3000 Series
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM4
  • Supports Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series CPUs for broad processor choice
  • DDR4 memory up to 4866 MHz via A-XMP OC mode for high-speed performance
  • Standard JEDEC DDR4 speeds from 1866 to 3200 MHz ensure wide compatibility
  • 1 DIMM per channel single-rank reaches 4866 MHz for maximum memory frequency
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases for straightforward builds

AM4 B550 ATX Platform

The MSI MAG B550 TORPEDO is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD B550 chipset for the AM4 socket. It accepts Ryzen 5000 Series, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series processors except the Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G. The board targets builders who need a full-size layout with standard mounting points.

DDR4 Speed Limits By Population

Memory runs at JEDEC speeds from 1866 to 3200 or A-XMP overclocked steps up to 4866. One rank on one channel reaches 4866, two ranks on one channel tops at 3866, and two populated channels with one rank each hit 4000. Filling all four slots with dual-rank modules caps at 3600.

Ryzen 5000 And 3000 Support Gap

The chipset enables Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series and most 3000 Series CPUs, yet the two 3000 Series APUs — Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G — are explicitly excluded. Verify the exact processor model before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $112.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG B550 TORPEDO
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 3000 Series
CPU socketAM4
Size & build
Form factorATX

Questions about this item

Will my Ryzen 5 3400G or Ryzen 3 3200G work with this board?

No, those two APUs are explicitly listed as not compatible with this motherboard.

What is the highest DDR4 speed I can reach with a single rank module in one slot?

A single rank DIMM in one slot can run up to 4866 MT/s using the A-XMP OC mode.

Which Ryzen processor generations are supported out of the box?

Ryzen 5000 Series, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series CPUs are supported, except the 3400G and 3200G.

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