MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM4
AMD
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM4
82 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is widely praised for its excellent gaming performance and significant upgrade over older Ryzen generations, especially for those coming from a 2600 or 3700X. Users highlight the improved PBO 2 feature, efficient thermals with adequate cooling, and the ease of BIOS updates on compatible motherboards. Some concerns include the lack of a cooler in tray versions, the need for a discrete GPU, and occasional stock availability issues, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great upgrade from older Ryzen
- Improved PBO 2 feature
- Runs cool with adequate cooling
- Easy BIOS update on compatible boards
Cons
- No cooler included in tray version
- Requires discrete GPU
- BIOS update needed on older boards
- Stock availability issues
- No integrated graphics
Gaming performance 8
Upgrade value 7
Thermal management 5
Bios compatibility 6
Cooler inclusion 4
Stock availability 3
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9000 | 5600X |
| Codename | — | Vermeer |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 6★ |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | — | 12★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | — | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 88★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
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 (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.064score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM40.586score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM4 offers 9.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.
