MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi against MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi
MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi scores 7% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi typically costs $70 less.
- Per dollar, the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi is the better buy: 34.9 points per $100 against 28.8.
Head to head
| Measure | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 80 | 86 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 34.9 | 28.8 | 21%left |
| Typical price | $229 | $299 | $70left |
| Memory ceiling | 8200 MT/s | 9200 MT/s | 12%right |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 4 | 33%right |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi | MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B850 | 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 | MSI | MSI |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $229 | $299 |
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