MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk 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 8% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi typically costs $30 less.
Head to head
| Measure | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 74 | 80 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 37.2 | 34.9 | 7%left |
| Typical price | $199 | $229 | $30left |
| Memory ceiling | 7800 MT/s | 8200 MT/s | 5%right |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 3 | level |
| PCIe generation | 4 | 5 | 25%right |
Specifications
| Spec | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650 | B850 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 7800 MT/s | 8200 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 3 |
| PCIe | Gen 4 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $199 | $229 |