MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
AMD
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
82 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is widely praised as an excellent value CPU for gaming and general productivity, with many noting its low power draw, included cooler, and integrated graphics. Users report it performs close to the 7600X and pairs well with mid-to-high-end GPUs, though some mention it can run hot under load and that the platform cost (AM5/DDR5) is higher. A few reviewers noted a faulty first unit or found the price slightly high, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Low power consumption (65W)
- Included stock cooler
- Integrated graphics included
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Higher platform cost (AM5/DDR5)
- Price slightly high at MSRP
- Not ideal for heavy multitasking
- Included cooler is basic
Value for money 12
Gaming performance 10
Power efficiency 8
Included cooler 7
Integrated graphics 5
Thermal management 4
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9000 | 7600 |
| Codename | — | Raphael |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | — | 12★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %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 5 7600 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong single thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.063score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM50.714score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5 offers 11.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
