MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
Intel Pentium T7700 2-core LGA 775
Intel
35 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Pentium T7700 2-core LGA 775
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor is overwhelmingly praised as a cheap and effective upgrade for aging laptops, breathing new life into old machines. Users consistently report noticeable performance boosts, easy installation, and reliable operation. Minor drawbacks include the need for thermal paste and a delayed delivery in one case, but overall satisfaction is extremely high.
Pros
- Cheap and effective upgrade
- Noticeable performance boost
- Easy installation
- Extends laptop lifespan
- Compatible with many old laptops
Cons
- Requires thermal paste
- Delivery delay in some cases
Performance improvement 8
Value for money 5
Ease of installation 6
Laptop compatibility 4
Delivery speed 3
Thermal paste requirement 2
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | Intel Pentium T7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | 9000 | T7700 |
| Codename | — | Kaby Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 2★ |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 4★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8★ |
| 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 | LGA 775 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | HD 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 (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Intel Pentium T7700 2-core LGA 775
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average single thread (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average multi thread (24th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (27th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.003score per dollar
vs
Intel Pentium T7700 2-core LGA 7750.008score per dollar
Intel Pentium T7700 2-core LGA 775 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Pentium T7700
Scores 35 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
