MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
Intel
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
82 out of 100 high confidence 32 reviews
The Intel Core i5-11400F is widely praised as an outstanding budget CPU that delivers excellent gaming and multitasking performance for its price. Users highlight its fast speeds, low power consumption, and compatibility with mid-range GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti. However, a few reviewers note the lack of integrated graphics (F-suffix) and that the stock cooler can run hot under load, with one reporting temperatures of 100°C. Overall, it is considered a great value upgrade for those with a dedicated graphics card.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Fast gaming and multitasking
- Low power consumption and heat
- Compatible with mid-range GPUs
- Easy to install
Cons
- No integrated graphics (F-suffix)
- Stock cooler runs hot under load
- Some units reach 100°C
- Requires dedicated graphics card
- Stock cooler not ideal for heavy use
Value for money 12
Gaming performance 10
Stock cooler performance 6
Lack of integrated graphics 4
Ease of installation 5
Power consumption 4
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
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Gaming
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i5 11400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9000 | 11400F |
| Codename | — | Rocket Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | — | 12★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 3★ |
| 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 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
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 (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.043score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA12000.209score per dollar
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200 offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 11400F
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
