MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
Intel
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is overwhelmingly praised as a high-performance, budget-friendly CPU for gaming, with users noting excellent value, low temperatures, and smooth gameplay in AAA titles. Verified buyers highlight its speed and compatibility with DDR4/DDR5, though some mention it lacks integrated graphics and a cooler. A few comments express frustration over stock availability, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Low operating temperatures
- Fast gaming performance in AAA titles
- Compatible with DDR4 and DDR5
- Easy installation
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- No cooler included
- Stock availability issues
Value for money 8
Gaming performance 7
Thermal management 4
Memory compatibility 4
Ease of installation 2
Missing integrated graphics 2
Scores
Budget
Productivity
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i5 12600KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9000 | 12600KF |
| Codename | — | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 16★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 9.5★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 20★ |
| 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 | — | 150★ |
| 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 (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong single thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.042score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 17000.457score per dollar
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700 offers 10.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600KF
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
