MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478
Intel
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This Core 2 Duo T7400 processor is a popular drop-in upgrade for older laptops like ThinkPad T60, Dell Latitude D820, and VAIO notebooks. Most users report a modest speed boost and the ability to run 64-bit OS, with several noting that it pairs well with an SSD and more RAM. The processor arrives well-packaged and often includes free thermal paste, though a few units had leftover old paste. Overall, it's considered a fantastic value for reviving a decade-old machine.
Pros
- Modest performance boost
- Allows 64-bit OS installation
- Great value for money
- Drop-in compatibility with many laptops
- Well-packaged and secure delivery
Cons
- Residual old thermal paste on some units
- Performance gain is modest without SSD/RAM upgrade
- Moderate difficulty accessing CPU on some models
Performance boost 9
Value for money 5
Compatibility 8
Packaging and shipping 5
Thermal paste quality 4
Ease of installation 4
Scores
Budget
Ai Llm
Productivity
Server
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | 9000 | T7400 |
| Codename | — | Raphael |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 2★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | — | 12★ |
| 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 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | Socket 478 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Radeon Graphics |
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 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average single thread (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average multi thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average efficiency (21st percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.041score per dollar
vs
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 4780.196score per dollar
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478 offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core 2 Duo T7400
Scores 44 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
