MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
AMD
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is generally seen as a solid budget processor for AM4 boards, with users praising its value and performance. However, there is some confusion about the included cooler, with one reviewer noting no fan was included while others confirm a stock cooler ships with it. Customer service also received a positive mention.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Solid entry-level performance
- Compatible with AM4 boards
- Stock cooler included
- Positive customer service experience
Cons
- Missing fan in some units
- Potential compatibility issues with older sockets
- Supply and pricing concerns
Value for money 3
Performance 3
Cooler inclusion 4
Compatibility 3
Customer service 1
Availability 2
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 9000 | 3100 |
| Codename | — | Matisse (Zen 2) |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| 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 3 3100 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.003score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM40.013score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
