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MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI vs MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

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

all judged against motherboards at a similar price

The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI scores 7.5/10 overall, ahead of the MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 at 5.6/10.

The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI leads on platform and features, connectivity, power delivery and value.

They score the same on BIOS and support.

The biggest difference is connectivity, where the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI scores 8/10 to the MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4's 5/10.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI

7.5/10verdict: buy

This board is for AM5 builders who want a full-size ATX B850 platform with 80A power stages and 5Gbps networking. It suits people planning a high-end Ryzen chip, including the 9950X3D, which one reviewer says the VRM can handle at stock limits. Buyers who need USB4 or more than one Gen5 NVMe slot should read the limits below first.

Typically about £189.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a micro-ATX LGA 1700 board for builders who want to keep using DDR4 memory. It suits a compact gaming or general-purpose PC that needs built-in Wi-Fi, 2.5GbE and two fast M.2 slots. Buyers who want PCIe 5.0, USB4 or Wi-Fi 7 should look at other boards.

Typically about £129.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFIMSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
Platform and features25%7/105/10
Connectivity25%8/105/10
Power delivery20%8/106/10
BIOS and support15%6/106/10
Value15%8/107/10
Overall7.5/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFIMSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
CPU socket (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)AMD Socket AM5LGA 1700
ChipsetAMD B850Intel B760
Form factor (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX)ATXMicro-ATX (mATX, 243.84 x 243.84 mm)
Memory: type (DDR4 or DDR5), number of slots, maximum capacity and speedDDR5, 4 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 256GB, DDR5-8200+ MT/s (OC)4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, max 128GB, dual-channel, non-ECC, unbuffered, XMP supported; base 2133-3200 JEDEC, OC up to 5333 MHz
M.2 NVMe slots and their PCIe generation3 slots: 1x M.2 Gen5 x4 (CPU-sourced), 2x M.2 Gen4 x42 x M.2 slots (2280/2260/2242). M.2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 from CPU; M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 from chipset or SATA mode
PCIe slots1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x12 x PCIe x16 slots and 1 x PCIe x1 slot. PCI_E1 PCIe 4.0 up to x16 from CPU; PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 x1 from chipset; PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 up to x4 from chipset. No PCIe 5.0 slot
Wired and wireless networking (e.g. 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7)Realtek 5G LAN (5Gbps), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN; Intel Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3
Rear USB ports, including USB-C and USB41x USB 20Gbps Type-C, 4x USB 10Gbps (2 Type-A, 2 Type-C), 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 8x USB 2.0; no USB4Rear: 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A; no rear USB-C or USB4; one front USB-C header at 5Gbps

Strengths and weaknesses

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI

  • + 5Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 included
  • + 14+2+1 phase VRM with 80A power stages
  • + Rear Flash BIOS button
  • − No USB4
  • − Only one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
  • − Just one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need USB4 for docks or external GPU enclosures
  • Builders planning several PCIe 5.0 NVMe drives
  • Anyone wanting a smaller micro-ATX or mini-ITX board
Read the full MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI review ›

MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

  • + Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
  • + 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E built in
  • + Owners report stable operation
  • − No rear USB-C or USB4
  • − No PCIe 5.0 slot
  • − Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a PCIe 5.0 graphics slot or PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage
  • Anyone who needs rear USB-C, USB4 or Wi-Fi 7
  • Builders planning to use DDR5 memory, who need the DDR5 sibling
Read the full MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 review ›

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