MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
Scores
Efficiency
Productivity
Budget
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i5 12600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9000 | 12600 |
| Codename | — | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | — | 12★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 7.5★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 18★ |
| 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 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 117★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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 12600 6-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.042score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 17000.272score per dollar
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 1700 offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
