ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi against MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5
ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi scores 4% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi typically costs $13 less.
- Per dollar, the ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi is the better buy: 36.1 points per $100 against 32.9.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 83 | 80 | 3 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 36.1 | 32.9 | 10%left |
| Typical price | $230 | $243 | $13left |
| Memory ceiling | 8000 MT/s | 7800 MT/s | 3%left |
| M.2 slots | 4 | 4 | level |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | B850 | Z790 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 8000 MT/s | 7800 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $230 | $243 |