MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700
Intel
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 54 reviews
The Intel Core i5-13400F is widely praised as an exceptional value, delivering strong gaming and multitasking performance at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its power efficiency, cool operation, and compatibility with affordable motherboards, though the included stock cooler is often noted as noisy and inadequate for heavy loads. Overall, it's considered a sweet spot for mid-range builds, with many recommending it over pricier alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Runs cool
- Compatible with budget motherboards
Cons
- Stock cooler is noisy
- Stock cooler inadequate for heavy loads
- No integrated graphics
- May require BIOS update
- Potential bottleneck with future GPUs
Value for money 20
Gaming performance 15
Power efficiency 10
Thermal behavior 12
Stock cooler 8
Multitasking 6
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i5 13400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9000 | 13400F |
| Codename | — | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 16★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 9.5★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 20★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 148★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ai (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 13400F
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
