The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 9 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (100% better).
B650 AORUS ELITE AX wins in 2 specs (PCIe x16 Slots: 50% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially max memory.
Choose B650 AORUS ELITE AX if pcie x16 slots matters more to you.
| Spec | GigabyteB650 AORUS ELITE AX | MSIMAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650 | B850 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 5+25% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,600 MHz | 8,200 MHz+24% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 3 | 4+33% |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 3+50% | 2 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 1+100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 2+100% |
| USB Type-A | 6 | 8+33% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+8% |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+2+1 | 14+2+1+13% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $200−13% | $230 |
| Release Date | Oct 2022 | Jan 2025 |
