MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
AMD
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
62 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 offers strong performance and value, especially for multitasking and content creation, but user experiences are mixed. Some received the CPU with bent pins or without the advertised cooler, leading to returns and dissatisfaction. While the processor runs well once installed, concerns about packaging, missing accessories, and high temperatures with the stock cooler are notable.
Pros
- Good value for performance
- Strong multitasking and content creation
- 8 cores and 16 threads
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards
- Includes Wraith Spire cooler
Cons
- Bent pins on arrival
- Missing cooler in some orders
- High temperatures with stock cooler
- No integrated graphics
- Slow delivery
Value for money 3
Performance 5
Cooler included 4
Build quality 2
Temperature 2
Delivery speed 2
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 9000 | 2700 |
| Codename | — | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 12★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | — | 16★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 4★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16★ |
| 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 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
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
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong multi thread (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.043score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM40.100score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
