MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
Intel
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
88 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this budget i3 processor, praising its performance for everyday tasks, media centers, and even light gaming. It runs cool and offers excellent value for money, often exceeding expectations. Some note the stock cooler feels flimsy, but it works fine. A few Q&A responses clarify compatibility and gaming limitations for demanding titles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool
- Good for media centers
- Surprisingly good for gaming
- Efficient for everyday tasks
Cons
- Stock cooler feels flimsy
- Not for demanding games
- Requires LGA 1155 motherboard
Value for money 6
Performance 8
Cooling 5
Stock cooler quality 3
Gaming capability 4
Compatibility 2
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Efficiency
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Core i3 3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9000 | 3220 |
| Codename | — | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 22★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 2★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | — | 4★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 0.5★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 3★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 55★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
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 i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (27th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (34th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.003score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 11550.019score per dollar
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155 offers 6.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 3220
Scores 43 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
