MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
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Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
Intel
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
78 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge processor is generally well-received, with many users reporting significant performance boosts over i5 CPUs, especially in gaming and server tasks. However, a few negative reviews mention receiving used or damaged units, and one user experienced a non-functional processor. Overall, the product offers good value for upgrading older LGA 1155 systems, but buyers should be cautious about packaging and authenticity.
Pros
- Significant performance boost over i5
- Great for gaming and server tasks
- Fast shipping and delivery
- Good value for upgrading old systems
- Low latency and high efficiency
Cons
- Some units arrived used or damaged
- One unit was non-functional
- Packaging may lack authenticity
- No notable speed improvement in graphics processing
- YouTube playback still hangs for some users
Performance boost 6
Product condition 3
Shipping speed 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 3
Packaging authenticity 2
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Efficiency
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9000 | 3770 |
| Codename | — | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 22★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 1★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 77★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
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 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770 4-core LGA 1155
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 3rd Gen 3770
Scores 43 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
