Skip to content
sudopicks
esc

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 vs MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against motherboards at a similar price

The GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK at 5.8/10.

The GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 leads on connectivity, BIOS and support and value.

The MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK leads on power delivery.

They score the same on platform and features.

The biggest difference is power delivery, where the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK scores 7/10 to the GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4's 4/10.

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

This board is for people building a mainstream Intel LGA1700 system on DDR4, perhaps reusing existing memory. It suits mid-range CPUs, with built-in 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E. It is a weaker fit for anyone planning a flagship Core i9 or a lot of USB and SATA devices.

Typically about £109.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK

MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK is an ATX AM4 board for people building or upgrading a Ryzen 3000 or 5000 system. It suits builders who want two wired LAN ports, six SATA ports and a cooled VRM without paying for Wi-Fi. It asks for some patience with BIOS updates and memory choice, so it fits buyers who are comfortable fiddling with settings.

Search Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK
Platform and features25%6/106/10
Connectivity25%6/105/10
Power delivery20%4/107/10
BIOS and support15%7/105/10
Value15%7/106/10
Overall5.9/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK
CPU socket (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)LGA1700AMD Socket AM4
ChipsetIntel B760AMD B550
Form factor (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX)Micro-ATXATX
Memory: type (DDR4 or DDR5), number of slots, maximum capacity and speedDDR4, four DIMM slots, up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM), dual channel, speeds up to 5333 MT/s (O.C.)DDR4, 4 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 128 GB
M.2 NVMe slots and their PCIe generationTwo M.2 slots, both PCIe 4.0 x4Two M.2 slots
PCIe slotsOne PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ-LatchOne PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Wired and wireless networking (e.g. 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7)Realtek 2.5GbE LAN; Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.2 or 5.3 depending on PCB revisionRealtek RTL8125B 2.5GbE plus Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN; no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on the base model
Rear USB ports, including USB-C and USB4not listed2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps rear ports (one Type-C, one Type-A); other sources list different rear counts

Strengths and weaknesses

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

  • + 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E built in
  • + Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without a CPU
  • + Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
  • − Entry-level VRM runs warm and may limit flagship chips
  • − Few USB ports reported by owners
  • − Only four SATA ports and no PCIe 5.0

Skip it if:

  • Buyers planning a flagship Core i9 and wanting full sustained boost
  • Anyone who needs many rear USB ports or more than four SATA drives
  • Builders who want PCIe 5.0 for graphics or NVMe
Read the full GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 review ›

MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK

  • + Two wired LAN ports, including 2.5GbE
  • + Two separate metal VRM heatsinks
  • + Six SATA ports and two M.2 slots
  • − No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on the base model
  • − Owners report memory speed and compatibility problems
  • − Only the graphics slot is PCIe 4.0

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Anyone wanting many fast rear USB ports
  • Builders who want guaranteed rated memory speeds without tuning
Read the full MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK review ›

More comparisons

Compare all motherboards · Best motherboards