MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA1200
Intel
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA1200
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Intel Core i3-10320 is generally well-regarded for budget builds, office work, and light server tasks. Users praise its speed and value, though some note that the turbo boost falls short of the advertised 4.6 GHz, reaching only 4.4-4.5 GHz. A few reviewers mention high temperatures with the stock cooler and one received a used unit instead of new.
Pros
- Great speed for the price
- Good for budget gaming and office
- Low power consumption (65W TDP)
- Easy installation with stock cooler
- Significant upgrade from older i3 models
Cons
- Turbo boost lower than advertised (4.4-4.5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz)
- High temperatures with stock cooler
- Some units shipped used instead of new
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Turbo boost accuracy 3
Cooling 2
Product condition 1
Power consumption 2
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i3 10320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9000 | 10320 |
| Codename | — | Comet Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 1★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel 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 (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
Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA1200
- Strong single thread (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong efficiency (70th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.003score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA12000.016score per dollar
Intel Core i3 10320 4-core LGA1200 offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 10320
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 23 specs.
