Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 against MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi
MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 and MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi are level on spec score.
- The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 typically costs $40 less.
- Per dollar, the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 is the better buy: 32.4 points per $100 against 28.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 84 | 86 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 32.4 | 28.8 | 13%left |
| Typical price | $259 | $299 | $40left |
| Memory ceiling | 8200 MT/s | 9200 MT/s | 12%right |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 4 | 33%right |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X870 | Z890 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 8200 MT/s | 9200 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 4 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Gigabyte | MSI |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $259 | $299 |
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