The MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 5 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is PCIe x1 Slots (100% better).
B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI wins in 4 specs (Max Memory: 33% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially pcie x1 slots.
Choose B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI if max memory matters more to you.
| Spec | GigabyteB860 AORUS ELITE WIFI | MSIMAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | B860 | Z790 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 8,200 MHz+14% | 7,200 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 3 | 5+67% |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 7+75% |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 1+100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 1 |
| USB Type-A | 6 | 8+33% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7+8% | Wi-Fi 6E |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+1+1 | 16+1+1+29% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $200−31% | $290 |
| Release Date | Jan 2025 | Oct 2022 |
