MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
Intel
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
72 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
This Intel Core i7-7820X is a high-performance processor that excels in overclocking and demanding tasks like gaming and video editing. Users praise its power and speed, though many note the high price and the need for a compatible, often expensive, X299 platform. Some reviewers mention that AMD offers better value for most users, and there are concerns about the lack of support for 4K Blu-ray playback due to missing SGX technology.
Pros
- Excellent overclocking potential
- High single-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Runs cool with good cooling
- Powerful for demanding workloads
Cons
- High price
- Requires expensive X299 platform
- No 4K Blu-ray support (SGX)
- Not good value vs AMD
- Runs hot at stock
Overclocking potential 4
Price 4
Value for money 3
Performance 5
Cooling 3
Platform cost 2
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9000 | 7800X |
| Codename | — | Skylake X |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | — | 12★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8.25★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 2066 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28★ |
| TDP | — | 140★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Radeon Graphics |
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 i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ai (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
