Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX 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 5% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
Head to head
| Measure | Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 76 | 80 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 33.2 | 34.9 | 5%right |
| Typical price | $229 | $229 | level |
| Memory ceiling | 7600 MT/s | 8200 MT/s | 8%right |
| M.2 slots | 4 | 3 | 33%left |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z790 | B850 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 7600 MT/s | 8200 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 4 | 3 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Gigabyte | MSI |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $229 | $229 |