The MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK wins in 7 out of 13 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Memory Slots (100% better).
B760M PG Lightning wins in 4 specs (Max Memory Speed: 118% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG B460 TOMAHAWK if you want the best overall performance — especially memory slots.
Choose B760M PG Lightning if max memory speed matters more to you.
| Spec | ASRockB760M PG Lightning | MSIMAG B460 TOMAHAWK |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Chipset | B760 | B460 |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 4+33% | 3 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Slots | 2 | 4+100% |
| Max Memory | 96 GB | |
| 128 GB+33% |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,400 MHz+118% | 2,933 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 6+50% |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 2+100% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 2+100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1+100% | 0 |
| USB Type-A | 5 | 6+20% |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC1200 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 8+1+1 | 10+1+10% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $100−29% | $140 |
| Release Date | Jan 2023 | May 2020 |
