The MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 5 out of 14 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is USB Type-C (100% better).
MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI wins in 3 specs (PCIe x16 Slots: 50% better).
Recommendation
Choose MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially usb type-c.
Choose MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI if pcie x16 slots matters more to you.
| Spec | MSIMAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI | MSIMAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B860 | X670E |
| 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 | 8,400 MHz+27% | 6,600 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 4 | 4 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 3+50% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 2+100% | 1 |
| USB Type-A | 7 | 8+14% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7+8% | Wi-Fi 6E |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+2+1 | 16+2+1+27% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $230−23% | $300 |
| Release Date | Jan 2025 | Oct 2022 |
