The MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 4 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is LAN (100% better).
MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 2 specs (PCIe x1 Slots: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially lan.
Choose MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI if pcie x1 slots matters more to you.
| Spec | MSIMAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI | MSIMAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B850 | Z890 |
| 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 |
| 9,200 MHz+12% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 4 | 4 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 3+50% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1+100% | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 2 | 2 |
| USB Type-A | 8 | 8 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 5 GbE+100% |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 14+2+1 | 16+1+1+6% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $230−21% | $290 |
| Release Date | Jan 2025 | Oct 2024 |
