MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM5
AMD
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM5
82 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a solid mid-range processor that supports DDR5 RAM up to 5600 MHz. Users appreciate its compatibility with modern memory and the potential for overclocking, though details on cooling and warranty are also frequently asked. Overall, it delivers good performance for its class.
Pros
- DDR5 RAM support up to 5600 MHz
- Overclocking potential
- Good performance for mid-range
Cons
- Cooling solution details unclear
- Warranty and support info lacking
- Integrated graphics performance unknown
Memory compatibility 1
Overclocking 1
Cooling requirements 1
Warranty and support 1
Integrated graphics 1
Scores
Efficiency
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
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Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9000 | 9600X |
| Codename | — | Granite Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 4★ |
| 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 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM5
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.063score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM50.406score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X 6-core AM5 offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series 9600X
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
