ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II against MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II and MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi are level on spec score.
- The ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II is the better buy: 41.7 points per $100 against 36.5.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II | MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 58 | 58 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 41.7 | 36.5 | 14%left |
| Typical price | $139 | $159 | $20left |
| Memory ceiling | 7200 MT/s | 4600 MT/s | 57%left |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 2 | 50%left |
| PCIe generation | 4 | 4 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Prime B650M-A WiFi II | MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Chipset | B650 | B550 |
| Size | MATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory ceiling | 7200 MT/s | 4600 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 2 |
| PCIe | Gen 4 | Gen 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $139 | $159 |