The MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 5 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is PCIe x1 Slots (100% better).
X670E AORUS MASTER wins in 4 specs (VRM Phases: 53% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially pcie x1 slots.
Choose X670E AORUS MASTER if vrm phases matters more to you.
| Spec | GigabyteX670E AORUS MASTER | MSIMAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X670E | B860 |
| Form Factor | EATX | ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 192 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,600 MHz | 8,400 MHz+27% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 4 | 4 |
| SATA Ports | 6+50% | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 3+50% | 2 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 1+100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 2 | 2 |
| USB Type-A | 9+29% | 7 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+8% |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 20+2+1+53% | 12+2+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $500 | $230−54% |
| Release Date | Oct 2022 | Jan 2025 |
