MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
Intel
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This Core 2 Duo P8700 processor is widely praised as a budget-friendly upgrade for older laptops, offering noticeable performance gains without heating issues. Users highlight its low cost, compatibility with specific models like Dell and HP, and reliable long-term operation. One unit was defective but promptly refunded, so verify compatibility and buy from a reputable seller.
Pros
- Budget-friendly upgrade
- Noticeable performance boost
- Same thermal design power
- Reliable long-term operation
- Compatible with older laptops
Cons
- Risk of defective unit
- Incompatible if specs not understood
- Requires technical knowledge
Value for money 4
Performance 5
Compatibility 2
Reliability 4
Defective unit 1
Thermal design 1
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
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Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i7 P8700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | 9000 | P8700 |
| Codename | — | Coffee Lake |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 2★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | — | 12★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 1.5★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | Socket P |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 25★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
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 (4th percentile)4th %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 P8700 2-core Socket P
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (68th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.041score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P0.269score per dollar
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P offers 6.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 P8700
Scores 57 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
