The MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI wins in 5 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (100% better).
MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 4 specs (PCIe x16 Slots: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose PRO B850M-A WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially max memory.
Choose MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI if pcie x16 slots matters more to you.
| Spec | MSIMAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI | MSIPRO B850M-A WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B560 | B850 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Micro ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 5+25% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 5,066 MHz | 7,200 MHz+42% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 3+50% | 2 |
| SATA Ports | 6+50% | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2+100% | 1 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 1 |
| USB Type-A | 6 | 6 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7+17% |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1200 | Realtek ALC897 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+1+18% | 8+2+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $170 | $150−12% |
| Release Date | Feb 2021 | Jan 2025 |
