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MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 14-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
77
VRM
54
Value
105
Amazon
$138
MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi
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$138
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Overall76.6
VRM54.0
Chipset93.0
Expansion / storage97.0
Connectivity71.0
Audio68.0
Quality / price105.1
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Written analysis

MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi at a glance

The MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and X670E chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 7800 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 54.0, placing the power delivery in the mid-range class. The board lists 14 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 14+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is a sensible match for mainstream processors, with conservative tuning on higher-power chips.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 97.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 3 ×16 slots, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 4 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 22110, 2280, 2260. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 71.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 rear connections and 9 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 68.0. This is a quality mid-range implementation using Realtek® ALC1200 Codec, a good fit for gaming headsets and desktop speakers. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 76.60, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 105.1—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
MSI
Motherboard
MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi
Chipset / socket
X670E / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$138
Availability
Unavailable
Price updated
1 week, 4 days ago

VRM

CPU phases
14 (80 A)
Power design
14+2+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 7800 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
3
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
2
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
4
M.2 lengths
22110, 2280, 2260
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 120Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 120Hz

USB

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
20/40/80/160MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC1200 Codec
Analog jacks
—
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports un-buffered memory and AMD EXPO™. Max. overclocking frequency details: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz, 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz.
Display notes
HDMI supports FRL (Fixed Rate Link). The Type-C DisplayPort supports HBR3. Video outputs are available only on processors featuring integrated graphics, and specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Expansion notes
• Supports x16/x4/x2 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports x8/x4/x2(For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors) • Supports x4/x2/x2 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From CPU) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x2 (From Chipset) *PCI_E4 & M2_4 share the bandwidth. M2_4 will run at x2 speed when installing device in the PCI_E4 slot.
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 22110, 2280 · From CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2280, 2260 · From Chipset
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2280, 2260 · From Chipset
M.2_4
4.0 4 · 2280, 2260 · From Chipset — M2_4 shares bandwidth with PCI_E4. When a device is installed in the PCI_E4 slot, M2_4 will run at x2 speed.
USB notes
One rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port supports DisplayPort. The back panel IO lists 'USB 3.2 Gen 2 5Gbps (Type-A)', which is likely a typo for USB 3.2 Gen 1.
Audio notes
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Networking notes
The wireless module is an AMD Wi-Fi 6E, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. It supports MU-MIMO TX/RX. Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) support may depend on country regulations and requires Windows 11. Bluetooth 5.3 support requires Windows 10 build 21H1 or Windows 11.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 6 chassis · 2 ARGB · 2 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support DDR5 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz

Supports Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports AMD EXPO™

Graphics

1x HDMI™
Support HDMI™ 2.1 FRL, maximum resolution of 4K 120Hz*
1x DisplayPort
Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x Type-C DisplayPort
Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3, maximum resolution of 4K 120Hz
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Expansion slots

3x PCI-E x16 slot
• Supports x16/x4/x2 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports x8/x4/x2(For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
• Supports x4/x2/x2 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors)
1x PCI-E x1 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From CPU)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x2 (From Chipset)
*PCI_E4 & M2_4 share the bandwidth. M2_4 will run at x2 speed when installing device in the PCI_E4 slot.

Storage

4x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
4x SATA 6G
*PCI_E4 & M2_4 share the bandwidth. M2_4 will run at x2 speed when installing device in the PCI_E4 slot.

USB

4x USB 2.0 (Front)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
2x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)

Internal I/O

1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x CPU Fan
1x Pump Fan
6x System Fan
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
2x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports

Rear I/O

DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 5Gbps (Type-A)
2.5G LAN
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Audio Connectors
Flash BIOS Button
HDMI™
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C Display port)
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (Type-C)
S/PDIF-Out

Wireless

AMD Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX
Supports 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz,160MHz bandwidth in 2.4GHz/ 5GHz or 6GHz* bands
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax

Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**

* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11.
** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.

Audio

Realtek® ALC1200 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output

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