MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi against MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5
MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 scores 8% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi typically costs $60 less.
- Per dollar, the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi is the better buy: 37.2 points per $100 against 30.9.
Head to head
| Measure | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 74 | 80 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 37.2 | 30.9 | 20%left |
| Typical price | $199 | $259 | $60left |
| Memory ceiling | 7800 MT/s | 7800 MT/s | level |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 4 | 33%right |
| PCIe generation | 4 | 5 | 25%right |
Specifications
| Spec | MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | B650 | Z790 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 7800 MT/s | 7800 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 4 |
| PCIe | Gen 4 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $199 | $259 |