MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA 1151
Intel
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA 1151
82 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The Intel Core i7-9700K is widely praised for its excellent performance, especially in gaming, with many users reporting high frame rates and low temperatures when paired with good coolers. A few users experienced a faulty chip or initial blue screens, but replacements resolved the issues. The lack of a stock cooler and thermal paste is a common drawback, and some advise waiting for next-gen AMD if budget is a concern.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Low temperatures with good cooler
- Great value for money
- Easy overclocking potential
- Reliable after replacement
Cons
- No stock cooler included
- No thermal paste included
- Potential faulty chip
- Requires separate cooler purchase
- 10-day replacement wait
Performance 6
Temperature 4
Value for money 3
Reliability 3
Cooling solution 4
Customer service 3
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i7 9700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9000 | 9700K |
| Codename | — | Coffee Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12★ |
| 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 1151 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 95★ |
| 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 i7 9700K 8-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (79th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.042score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA 11510.254score per dollar
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA 1151 offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 9700K
Scores 67 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
