MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
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Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
Intel
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Intel Core i7-13700K is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming and productivity performance, often described as a massive upgrade from older CPUs. Users highlight its value, especially when paired with DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and note that it runs hot but can be managed with good cooling and power limits. A few negative experiences are tied to refurbished units, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Massive upgrade from older CPUs
- Runs cool with good cooling
- Compatible with DDR4 and DDR5
Cons
- Runs hot without adequate cooling
- Refurbished units may be defective
- Requires separate cooler purchase
- Platform at end of life
- High power consumption
Performance 12
Value for money 8
Cooling 10
Compatibility 6
Power consumption 4
Refurbished quality 2
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Ai Llm
Gaming
Server
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i7 13700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9000 | 13700K |
| Codename | — | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 16★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | — | 24★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 24★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | — | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 253★ |
| 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 (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ai (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.043score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA17000.187score per dollar
Intel Core i7 13700K 16-core LGA1700 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 13700K
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
