MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
Intel
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Intel Core i5-8500 is seen as a capable mid-range processor for gaming and multitasking, with users noting its 6-core design and compatibility with LGA 1151 and 300-series motherboards. However, the lack of an included cooler is a common point of concern, as buyers must purchase one separately. Overall, it is considered a solid choice for general computing and moderate gaming, though not a top-tier performer.
Pros
- 6-core performance
- LGA 1151 compatibility
- Good for gaming
- Multitasking capable
- 300-series chipset support
Cons
- No included cooler
- Requires separate purchase
- Not high-end performance
- OEM warranty unclear
Gaming performance 3
Multitasking 2
Compatibility 3
Cooler inclusion 2
Value for money 2
Warranty support 2
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i5 8500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9000 | 8500 |
| Codename | — | Coffee Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 1★ |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 6★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 1.5★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 9★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 14★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 29★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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 (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (69th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.043score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA11510.371score per dollar
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151 offers 8.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 8500
Scores 56 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
