The MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 9 out of 13 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is M.2 Slots (150% better).
B760M PG Lightning wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 66% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially m.2 slots.
Choose B760M PG Lightning if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | ASRockB760M PG Lightning | MSIMAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | B760 | Z790 |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 5+25% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 2 | 4+100% |
| Max Memory | 96 GB | |
| 192 GB+100% |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,400 MHz | 7,200 MHz+13% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 5+150% |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 7+75% |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 2+100% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 1 |
| USB Type-A | 5 | 8+60% |
| Wi-Fi | N/A | Wi-Fi 6E |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 8+1+1 | 16+1+1+80% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $100−66% | $290 |
| Release Date | Jan 2023 | Oct 2022 |
