MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi review all that you could axe for Club386
MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi review: all that you could axe for
The first X870 motherboard has finally appeared on the market with an unnatural delay. These fresh AMD, X870 and X870E chipset were accepted and accepted without difficulty, like the Ryzen 9000 series microcesseser, followed by difficult tasks. Some manufacturers would have been rudimentary to repeat the previous design with the freshest specifications, but MSI Mag X870 Tomahawk Wifi would be able to wait for it. It has a great possibility.
Both the X870E and the X870 are likely to seduce the owner of the mother of the mother with the Socket AM5 connector. The value of this platform is in its durability. Since this board is equipped with these chipsets, those who are looking for an update need to have these chipsets. There are still a lot of life in the X670 (E) and B650 variations, but those who are looking for a hig h-priced bundle should be interested in Mag X870 TOMAHAWK WiFi.
Specifications
If the old flagship AMD X670E chipset was used in front of Tomahawk WiFi, the MSI was selected for the minimum "extreme" specification for the X870. However, from the first appearance, it has the ability to rise, in fact, it is ste p-down, and in general, the motherpay is broadcast more aggressively than its predecessor.
AMD is eager to arrange USB 4. 0 reprimands as an important function of its own X870 chipset. The MSI has two ports on the rear panel of the board, and has two 40GB/ second connections instead of the conventional 20GB/ sec. Each supports DP Alt mode. Mode actually enhances its importance. Probably, before receiving the extended distribution of this stereotype, it will take some time, but the increase in bandwidth is always welcome, and it is necessary to increase durability compared to X870 Tomahawk WiFi X670E analog.
You can do it so that you can do it so that you are actually a promise, everyone can quickly ignore these seemingly accurate {} people. can. In integrated perception, these are not urgent USB 2. 0 ports, but not a clerk with a higher bandwidth than this specification. Since we are substantially exchanging 5 and 20 Gbit / s ports for two ports, 40 gigabytes / seconds, the addition of data from the four ports is considered non-gauge gain. 。
| Mug X870 Tomahawk wireless LAN | Mug X670E Tomahawk wireless LAN | |
|---|---|---|
| VRM design | 14+2+1, 80A SPS | 14+2+1, 80A SPS |
| Auxiliary RAM | Capacity: Up to 256GB Speed: 8 400+MT/S | Capacity: Up to 256GB speed: 7 800+MT/S |
| Integrated graphics | HDMI 2. 1 (x1) USB Type-C (x2) | HDMI 2. 1 (x1) USB Type-C (x1) |
| PCIe expansion slot | PCIe X16 (X3) | PCIe X16 (x3) PCIE X1 (x1) |
| audio | REALTEK ALC4080 | REALTEK ALC1200 |
| Storage | PCIe 5. 0 x4 (x2) PCIe 4. 0 x4 (x1) PCIe 4. 0 x2 (x1) SATA 6 Gbit/S (x4) | PCIe 5. 0 x4 (x1) PCIe 4. 0 x4 (x3) SATA 6 Gbit/S (x4) |
| Rear USB | USB 2. 0 Type-A (x4) USB 5 GB/S Type-A (x3) USB 10 Gbit/S Type-A (x2) USB 10 Gbit/S Type-C (x1) USB 40 GBit/S Type-C (X1) X2) | USB 5 Gbit/S Type-A (x4) USB 10 GB/S Type-A (x2) USB 10 Gbit/S Type-C (x1) USB 20 Gbit/S Type-C (X1) |
| USB | USB 2. 0 Type-A (x4) USB 5 GB/S Type-A (x4) USB 20 Gbit/S Type-C (x1) | USB 2. 0 Type-A (x4) USB 5 GB/S Type-A (x4) USB 20 Gbit/S Type-C (x1) |
| LAN | Realtek 8126-CG 5 Gbit/S | REALTEK RTL8125BG 2, 5 g bit/ second |
| Wireless association | Wi-Fi 7 Blutuz 5. | Wi-Fi 6e Blutuz 5. |
| price | £ 279, 99 | £ 254, 99 |
LAN 5 GBT/S, Blutuz 5. 4, Wi-Fi 7. To use these abilities as much as possible requires advanced network infrastructure, not only one router, but also access, cables, and communication machines. However, if the standard payment does not use the latest devices, it operates with an older stereotype and maintains revolutionary comparison.
No matter how much I want to withstand the speed of Wi-Fi 7 to 46GB/s, my house has Wi-Fi 5 like many people around the world. If you have the same system, I can prove it, in fact, the attached antenna does not fail in the reliability and speed project. I still have no task to record the controller and Bluetooth headset on the system.
When you look away from the board input and output and focus on the PCIe line, the capacity of passengers is increasing here and here. There are certain comments that are not all. MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WiFi basically preserves the same 3 strip PCIE 5. 0 x16 as the previous generation, but has abandoned the PCIE X1 slot. This reduces the ability to attach an extended card, but is considered a very small defect.
What many users need is the two extended slots 5. 0 x4 for M. 2 drives. The GEN 5 interface NVME Solid State Drive has increased with each day and is inexpensive (even more important). Most users, like USB 4 connection, will not immediately take the value of this configuration, but this configuration should be invincible a few years later.
The remaining M. 2 slots have a PCIe 4. 0 interface, but their abilities are not equivalent. This is because it is equipped with PCIe 4. 0 X4 interface and PCIe 4. 0 x2 interface. Thus, the final one is equivalent to PCIe 3. 0 x4, and the capacity is 8GB/ sec. However, I want to see the parity between these two ports, which is only an excuse, taking into account the remaining parts of the passenger.
Finally, the supported RAM speed has been increased to 8. 400MT/s+, which is 600MT/s faster than 7. 800MT/s+. This is 600MT/s faster than 7. 800MT/s+. Last but not least, for users for whom speed matters most, the upper limit is slightly higher.
There is no particular reason to replace an existing X670(E) motherboard with what is actually offered here. But for those who are just starting out with Socket AM5 motherboards, these specifications may be useful. What's even more true is that the MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi is only 25 pounds more expensive than its predecessor. Given the current price difference, it would not be a waste to choose a newer board. Since AMD has not yet discontinued the 600 series chipset, we can expect a slight bonus and there is no big economy in the older motherboard.
Features
Part of the MAG series, MSI targets the mid-range PC gamer with this motherboard. However, it is not as multi-functional as the MPG or MEG, but it is armed with so many features and the necessary tools. Apart from this, it has many design improvements to make it easier to work with as the bottom of the system.
"EZ" in name only, lightweight in essence. All features that fall under this heading are considered great features added to the MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi. All components of the kit are new or improved for this version of the motherboard, except for the coveted LED debug indicator (now complemented by a Digi-Debug error code indicator).
A PCIe release button has been added on the board to make it easier to insert and remove the video card from the PCIe 5. 0 x16 main slot. In addition, MSI required a lock sign to indicate the locked/unlocked state of the slot. They also made the "steel armor" around the slot more solid, providing more strength and durability against ever-larger graphics microprocessors.
Installing SSDs has become even more convenient thanks to the new M. 2 Shield Frozr II radiator. The top and bottom slots use locking devices instead of traditional screws, allowing for easy photo op installation of drives, the other two slots are still covered by screw-mounted heat sinks, but this inconvenience has only a minor impact.
The MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi also features MSI "EZ M. 2 Clip II" clips to secure M. 2 SSDs. However, this is not an innovative departure from the usual push-on clips used in all slots except the first one. It frees the SSD from the need to guide it correctly in favor of a simple "pull and release" mechanism.
In other areas, we see a new one named JAF_2. This is a proprietary connector, mainly required when using certain MSI coolers and fans. However, the delivery kit includes a 3-in-1 adapter for ARGB, fan and USB, allowing it to be used for a wider range of products. Fewer cables in the host bay is always a win in my book, except for the spaghetti lurking in the back of the case. This quality applies here as well.
The "PCIe Supplemental Power" feature is also present on the MSI X870 motherboard. At the bottom of the motherboard, you'll find an 8-pin PCIe port. If you are using a GeForce RTX 4090 video card or one with a similar power consumption, there is no doubt that the auxiliary power table will help maintain the system's power and a high level of performance. If you are using a lower-power card, such as a Radeon RX 7800 XT, you will hardly notice any difference.
The inputs and outputs are still slightly illuminated near the board. In addition to the returning Flash BIOS button, the MAG Tomahawk X870 WiFi now has the option of a Clear CMOS button. Along with the aforementioned debug LED, this set of tools greatly simplifies working with the board, as recovery is practically possible at the touch of a button.
MSI has also done away with the rotating fasteners on the Wi-Fi antenna in favor of a simple plug connector. This change was long overdue, and imagining this stereotype becoming more and more widespread, I can't wait to see the other side of the old socket.
Speaking of features, the MAG Tomahawk X870 WiFi literally has no flaws. Compared to its predecessor, it is cuter, more curly, and the color palette is more black. But some have the ability to stand out, as the greenish accents make it difficult to create a cohesive look. While it's amazing, I have a cabinet with tempered glass panels under my desk, and beauty is secondary to usability. In the latter case, the benefits of this pregnancy are justified.
Firmware
MSI, which has used Click BIOS 5 on its motherboards for almost a decade, is updating its firmware to support Click BIOS X. As with the more progressive aesthetic, the configuration here isn't just the deepest.
By default, Click BIOS X boots into EZ mode. Here you can enable traditional features like "Game Boost", one-click microprocessor boost and XMP profiles for RAM. Conveniently, the tooltip next to the last switch gives you detailed information about the speeds and timings used in each profile. There is also an NPU overclocking feature, but our microprocessor does not support it due to the lack of a neural microprocessor. This is definitely a preview of the upcoming Ryzen microprocessors.
In other areas, the panel has more information about other parameters related to the microprocessor, RAM, drives and fans, as well as switches for these settings, such as fTPM 2. 0 and PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive). Compared to the previous version, the use of space seems more meaningful and the layout shows more information at a glance. Of course, the Advanced section has all the skills you have been waiting for.
MSI has added new features to Click BIOS X 2. "Memory Try It!" is a one-click memory boost, with options including the board's maximum supported speed of 8. 200 MT/s. Of course, overclocking speeds depend on the amount of RAM, but I used CL40 timings and was able to quickly speed up from 4800MT/s to 8000MT/s in short distances. No problem at all.
Another notable addition is the "NVMe Self Test". This will determine the cause of any failures in the SSD's memory controller, saving you the very difficult task of autonomously destroying such failures. You will never need this feature, but it is a necessary tool that will save you from unnecessary motherboard RMAs.
Performance
Comparing the MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi to the ASRock X870E Taichi Lite, we can see that the non-extreme chipset delivers the performance you need. The test system is powered by a Ryzen 9 9900X, a Radeon RX 7800 XT, a Crucial T700, a Noctua NH-D15 chromax! 1000W Dark Power 13, and 32GB of Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-6. 400 RAM. MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi
| Mug X870 Tomahawk wireless LAN | AIDA Read (MB/s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 77. 642 | 78. 445 | AIDA Write (MB/s) |
| 82. 827 | 83. 941 | AIDA Copy (MB/s) |
| 72. 279 | 72. 881 | AIDA Cooling Down (ns) |
| 70. 2 | 71. 2 | Cinebench 2024 1T (Score) |
| Cinebench 2024 MT (Score) | 137 | 136 |
| 1. 826 | 1. 809 | PCMark 10 (Score) |
| 11. 490 | 11. 308 | 3DMark Time Spy (Evaluation) |
| 18. 768 | 18. 715 | 3DMark Steel Nomad (Review) |
| 4. 161 | 4. 160 | CrystalDiskMark (Read/Write) (MB/sec) |
| 12. 387 / 11. 827 | 12. 396 / 11. 812 | Avatar: Pandora's Frontier (Min FPS / Max FPS) |
| 64 / 81 | 64 / 82 | Cyberpunk 2077 (Min FPS / August FPS) |
| 66/76 | 66/77 | F1 2024 (smallest FPS/August FPS) |
| 91/105 | 91/105 | 91/105 |
| 83/182 | 82/177 | Mount & amplifier; Blade II (smallest FPS / August FPS) |
| 172/260 | 170/259 | VRM temperature (° C) |
| 47, 5 | 44, 7 | Power consumption (idol/ load) (w) |
| 156/312 | 121/297 | All gaming benchmarks were executed without adjustment in the 1080p resolution, the maximum graphics settings of the game. |
The two motherboards are hitting each other, and the X870E Taichi Lite is slightly dominant in terms of VRM temperature and efficiency. But this is not an advantage, but further emphasizes the value of MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WiFi.
Using the overclocking function built into the board, the CPU "Game Boost" overclocked was performed, but the performance was not surprisingly improved in Cinebench and games. However, when using the 8. 000 MT/ second memory profile, AIDA64 was reduced to 85. 163 MB/ s (read), 95. 493 MB// (written), 78. 825MB/ s, and 66. 8NS.
If you know how to overclock the kit manually, it's clear that thermal overclocking can afford enough. Don't forget the extra GPU power supply provided by an extra port. If you are already familiar with MSI click BIOS 5, you will not feel uncomfortable with the options available in click BIOS X.
MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WiFi is not only technical specifications compared to X670E. RAM speed improves, USB 4 and WiFi 7 are hardly attractive, but MSI has added value as much as possible due to improvements and new features.
Conclusion
The price of 279, 99 pounds seems to be reasonable compared to the current price of the X670E, but it is unknown how the X870 release will affect the cost of the old motherboard. Therefore, this version of MSI's TOMAHAWK is a better purchase than before the previous version, but it can be changed soon.
Until then, it is easy to choose one of these two cards due to the convenience of EZ function set, click BIOS X, and the latest connection standard support. If I am now building a Socket AM5 system, this motherboard will easily enter my list.
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WiFi
Review: This motherboard is a mus t-buy, depending on the improved design, the best specifications, and competitive prices.
Convenient function Good connection Smart BIOS good price USB 4 and Wi-Fi 7
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