Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX against MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi
Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX scores 3% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi is the better buy: 37.2 points per $100 against 33.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 76 | 74 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 33.2 | 37.2 | 12%right |
| Typical price | $229 | $199 | $30right |
| Memory ceiling | 7600 MT/s | 7800 MT/s | 3%right |
| M.2 slots | 4 | 3 | 33%left |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 4 | 25%left |
Specifications
| Spec | Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z790 | B650 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 7600 MT/s | 7800 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 4 | 3 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Gigabyte | MSI |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $229 | $199 |