MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
AMD
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This budget APU is widely praised for its excellent value, running cool and handling everyday tasks, light gaming, and even software development without breaking a sweat. Users appreciate the AM4 upgrade path, though some note the stock cooler is a bit whiny and recommend an aftermarket one for overclocking. A few caveats include the limited L2 cache and the need for 2400 MHz RAM specifically, as faster RAM downclocked can cause crashes.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool under load
- AM4 upgrade path
- Handles light gaming
- Good for everyday tasks
Cons
- Stock cooler is whiny
- Limited L2 cache
- Requires 2400 MHz RAM
- Aftermarket cooler recommended for OC
Value for money 5
Thermal performance 3
Stock cooler 3
Am4 upgrade path 3
L2 cache 2
Ram compatibility 1
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Productivity
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD A10 9700E | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | A10 |
| Model | 9000 | 9700E |
| Codename | — | Bristol Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 28★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 4★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 2★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 3★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8★ |
| TDP | — | 35★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon R7 |
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 A10 9700E 4-core AM4
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong platform (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (28th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (29th percentile)
- Below average single thread (35th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.064score per dollar
vs
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM40.312score per dollar
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4 offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD A10 9700E
Scores 40 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 23 specs.
