The MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK wins in 6 out of 13 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Memory Slots (100% better).
B660M DS3H DDR4 wins in 3 specs (Max Memory Speed: 64% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG B460 TOMAHAWK if you want the best overall performance — especially memory slots.
Choose B660M DS3H DDR4 if max memory speed matters more to you.
| Spec | GigabyteB660M DS3H DDR4 | MSIMAG B460 TOMAHAWK |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Chipset | B660 | B460 |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 4+33% | 3 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Slots | 2 | 4+100% |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | |
| 128 GB+100% |
| Max Memory Speed | 4,800 MHz+64% | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| USB Type-A | 6 | 6 |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC1200 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 6+2+1 | 10+1+22% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $90−36% | $140 |
| Release Date | Jan 2022 | May 2020 |
