ASUS TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi against MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi
MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi scores 11% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi is the better buy: 38.1 points per $100 against 32.7.
Head to head
| Measure | ASUS TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 72 | 80 | 8 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 32.7 | 38.1 | 17%right |
| Typical price | $220 | $210 | $10right |
| Memory ceiling | 8600 MT/s | 8200 MT/s | 5%left |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 3 | level |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B860 | B850 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 8600 MT/s | 8200 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 3 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $220 | $210 |