The MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK wins in 7 out of 13 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is SATA Ports (200% better).
ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI wins in 4 specs (Max Memory Speed: 118% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG B460 TOMAHAWK if you want the best overall performance — especially sata ports.
Choose ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI if max memory speed matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI | MSIMAG B460 TOMAHAWK |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Chipset | B650E | B460 |
| Form Factor | Mini ITX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5+67% | 3 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Slots | 2 | 4+100% |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | |
| 128 GB+100% |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,400 MHz+118% | 2,933 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Ports | 2 | 6+200% |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 2+100% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 2+100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1+100% | 0 |
| USB Type-A | 5 | 6+20% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | N/A |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 | Realtek ALC1200 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 10+2+9% | 10+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $300 | $140−53% |
| Release Date | Oct 2022 | May 2020 |
