The ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI wins in 7 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (100% better).
MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 2 specs (SATA Ports: 50% better).
Recommendation
Choose TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially max memory.
Choose MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI if sata ports matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSTUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI | MSIMAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1200 |
| Chipset | B860 | B560 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5+25% | 4 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 256 GB | |
| 128 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 8,400 MHz+66% | 5,066 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 4+33% | 3 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 6+50% |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 1 |
| USB Type-A | 7+17% | 6 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7+17% | Wi-Fi 6 |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 | Realtek ALC1200 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+2+8% | 12+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $220 | $170−23% |
| Release Date | Jan 2025 | Feb 2021 |
