The MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 4 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is PCIe x1 Slots (100% better).
B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 13% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially pcie x1 slots.
Choose B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | GigabyteB850 AORUS ELITE WIFI | MSIMAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B850 | B860 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed |
| 8,200 MHz |
| 8,400 MHz+2% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 3 | 4+33% |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 1+100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 2+100% |
| USB Type-A | 7 | 7 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+2+1 | 12+2+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $200−13% | $230 |
| Release Date | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
