MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4
AMD
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4
78 out of 100 high confidence 59 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is widely praised as a powerful and efficient 8-core CPU, especially for AM4 upgrades, offering great value and performance for gaming and multitasking. Many users highlight its low 65W TDP, cool operation, and compatibility with older motherboards after a BIOS update. However, a notable number of buyers received units with bent pins or DOA, and the lack of an included cooler and shorter warranty are common concerns. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget-friendly choice for extending the life of an AM4 system.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Low 65W TDP and cool operation
- Great for gaming and multitasking
- Easy AM4 upgrade path
- Strong 8-core performance
Cons
- Bent pins on arrival
- No cooler included
- Short one-year warranty
- Dead on arrival risk
- EOL platform with limited upgrade path
Performance 18
Value for money 12
Thermal efficiency 8
Compatibility 7
Shipping damage 5
Warranty 4
Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 9000 | 5700X |
| Codename | — | Vermeer |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | — | 16★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 4★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32★ |
| 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 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| 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 (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.041score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM40.350score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4 offers 8.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
