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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026ROG Strix is the ASUS line in the product name.

MAG1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover: MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard User Guide. MAG is the series name in the product name.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0, 90MB1IF0-M0AAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page names the model ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI. Part number 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0 is on Arvutitark, Paradigit and Geeknetic. The ASUS US eShop lists 90MB1IF0-M0AAY0.7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1if0-m0aay0-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026The ASUS US eShop lists part number 90MB1IF0-M0AAY0 for the US market.

MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 911-7D75-001, 7D75-001R3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/09/11/fa/1741125851/KJvu00QJysWEO84jh-4QALg5M6HTP2R3hoPo-tCH9-7S6QFmBJ1X4enr1g6nayNamKWRIE0yVPQlC6JCo94RhEysFp4G5BB-pHMRZdELYWbZhYj-9Ss3OdQ-C59uAdhFJkesGbLn-lg2NJyCOtQGXSIPDWb-RaYyIZnjZmyUqQ5gz8EazqkXz7xQm715wnQ4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer article number 7D75-001R.4Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/e2ypscb7u/MSI-MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Part numbers: MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7D75-001R, B650TOMAHAWKWIFI, 911-7D75-001 and MS-B650TOMAHAWKWIFI.

GTIN / EAN

47113877378598Spec databasegeeknetic.es/comparador-precios/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/comprarRead 16 October 2026Identifiers: EAN 4711387737859 and MPN 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0.

4711377010153, 8241423010363Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/09/11/fa/1741125851/KJvu00QJysWEO84jh-4QALg5M6HTP2R3hoPo-tCH9-7S6QFmBJ1X4enr1g6nayNamKWRIE0yVPQlC6JCo94RhEysFp4G5BB-pHMRZdELYWbZhYj-9Ss3OdQ-C59uAdhFJkesGbLn-lg2NJyCOtQGXSIPDWb-RaYyIZnjZmyUqQ5gz8EazqkXz7xQm715wnQ4.pdfRead 15 October 2026EAN/UPC 4711377010153.4Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/e2ypscb7u/MSI-MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026UPC 824142301036. EAN 0824142301036 and 4711377010153.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available11Retailer pagemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Lists the board in stock at several retailers on 2026-10-15.

Available2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-am5-atx-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Listed for sale at AUD 309 on 2026-10-15.10Spec databaseflashmyboard.com/mb/MSI_MAG_B650_TOMAHAWK_WIFIRead 15 October 2026BIOS 7D75v1R3 dated 2026-09-09 is listed as the latest, so the board is still supported.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$369.995Press articleguru3d.com/story/x870e-and-x870-chipset-motherboards-pricing-overviewRead 16 October 2026Guru3D, 2024-10-01, X870E and X870 pricing overview: ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A Gaming WIFI $369.99. US MSRPs exclude sales tax. The article cites VideoCardz, TechPowerUp and Wccftech.10Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/09/29/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review says the board is priced at $369.99 MSRP. This agrees with Guru3D.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black4Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/e2ypscb7u/MSI-MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Color: Black.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page sits in the ROG Strix family of the Republic of Gamers gaming boards.

Gaming3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/09/11/fa/1741125851/KJvu00QJysWEO84jh-4QALg5M6HTP2R3hoPo-tCH9-7S6QFmBJ1X4enr1g6nayNamKWRIE0yVPQlC6JCo94RhEysFp4G5BB-pHMRZdELYWbZhYj-9Ss3OdQ-C59uAdhFJkesGbLn-lg2NJyCOtQGXSIPDWb-RaYyIZnjZmyUqQ5gz8EazqkXz7xQm715wnQ4.pdfRead 15 October 2026The MAG series text calls the products gaming products. This is MSI's text on the data sheet of the distributor Jacob Elektronik.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: processor socket AM5.

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD X8701Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

AMD B6501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD B650 Chipset.

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS site for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-am5-atx-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's current specification: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The 2022 manual says Ryzen 7000 only. Support for the Ryzen 9000 series came with later BIOS updates, such as the 9950X3D and 9900X3D in BIOS 7D75v1M1 of February 2025. Some APUs change the PCIe lane setup.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The page lists Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex and AI Overclocking for the CPU. AMD's chipset page also says an X870 board is fully overclockable.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD's chipset page says an AMD X870 motherboard is fully overclockable. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

Yes6Reviewhwcooling.net/en/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-the-cheapest-of-the-decent-ones-reviewRead 15 October 2026The introduction says the Intel B660 platform, unlike the B650, does not allow a manual change of the CPU multiplier.7Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The platform list says CPU overclocking is supported.

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026ATX form factor, from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: ATX Form Factor, 12 in. x 9.6 in. (304 mm x 243 mm).

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (304 mm x 243 mm). The manual's millimetre figures are cut short. The exact conversion is 304.8 mm x 243.84 mm, which matches the PCB figure on the JB Hi-Fi page and rounds to the stored 244 mm x 305 mm.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-am5-atx-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Form factor ATX, PCB 243.84mm x 304.8mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview page: Eight-Layer PCB.

67Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The page lists a 6-layer PCB.8Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's feature text: a 6-layer board with 2 oz thickened copper.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Overview of Components chapter shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Lighting and says subtle RGB lighting on the I/O shroud.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The only onboard RGB lighting is on the top left, covering the left VRM heatsink.

No7Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026No onboard RGB lighting, only ARGB headers.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

16+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 202616(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages: 16 Vcore, 2 SoC and 2 Misc.

14+2+16Reviewhwcooling.net/en/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-the-cheapest-of-the-decent-ones-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: the CPU power delivery is 17-phase (14+2+1) in three branches (Vcore, SOC, MISC).7Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The page calls the power design a 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System.8Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 202614+2 phase design with 80A smart power stages. 14 phases for CPU power (duet rail), 2 for SoC and 1 for miscellaneous power.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 202616 Vcore power stages (90A).

146Reviewhwcooling.net/en/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-the-cheapest-of-the-decent-ones-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 17-phase (14+2+1). The 14 stages of the Vcore branch sit under the larger heatsinks.8Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 202614 phases for CPU power (80A, duet-rail) in the copy of MSI's text.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

90A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 90 A. The SoC stages are also 90 A and the Misc stages 80 A.

80A6Reviewhwcooling.net/en/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-the-cheapest-of-the-decent-ones-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: the Vcore regulators are designed for current capacity of up to 80 A, 1280 A in total in theory.8Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 202680A smart power stages.

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

ASUS ASP22069Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table and VRM section: PWM controller ASUS DIGI+ EPU ASP2206, with MPS MP87691 90 A stages for Vcore and SoC and Vishay SiC629 80 A for Misc. ASUS does not name the controller. Single review. Stored as ASUS ASP2206, the same form as the ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI product.

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CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 2x 8-pin EPS 12V power connectors.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Specifications power connector list has only the 24-pin ATX connector and the two 8-pin EPS connectors. No extra slot power connector is listed.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: DDR5.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR5 memory slots.

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5, the same in the manual.

256GB2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-am5-atx-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's current specification: 4x DDR5 slots, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB. The 2022 manual says 128GB. The newer figure follows a BIOS update, so the product page wins.

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

7,600MT/s2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-am5-atx-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's memory table: 4800 MHz (JEDEC) up to 7600+ MHz (OC). 1DPC 1R up to 7600+, 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6400+, 2DPC 2R up to 5400+. MSI writes the speeds in MHz. The table names no CPU family. The 2022 manual lists DDR5-6400+ only. The 7600 figure is for one single-rank module per channel.5Spec databasegeizhals.de/2824300Read 15 October 2026Max DDR5-7600 OC. DDR5-5200 for Ryzen 7000 and 8000G and DDR5-5600 for Ryzen 9000 are the processor defaults.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page lists ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory. It does not say how ECC works with each CPU. Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports non-ECC un-buffered memory and ECC UDIMM memory in non-ECC mode. ECC does not run.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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Expansion slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4. M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5), which runs x8 when M.2_2 holds an SSD. M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4), which is disabled when M.2_3 holds an SSD.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Shared bandwidth tables: PCIEX16(G5) runs x8 when M.2_2 is occupied. PCIEX16(G4) is disabled when M.2_3 is occupied.

BMSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x16	2	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Expansion Slots: PCI_E1 from the CPU at up to PCIe 4.0 x16. PCI_E2 from the B650 chipset at up to PCIe 4.0 x2, in a full-length x16 slot (the manual writes x16/x2). PCI_E3 from the chipset at up to PCIe 3.0 x1 in an x1 slot. PCI_E2 and M2_3 share bandwidth and each run at x2 when both are used. The CPU slot lanes are the Ryzen 7000 and 9000 values.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_2 is used
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when M.2_3 is used
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 (type 2242/2260/2280) and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4. The page says type 2280/22110 for M.2_2 and the manual says 2242/2260/2280/22110. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2 and M.2_2 is not supported. Chipset: M.2_3 and M.2_4 are type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists only PCIe modes for the slots, so SATA is false.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 20264 x M.2 heatsinks and an M.2 backplate. The page says the heatsinks cover every slot.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary lists the M.2 types and PCIe modes per CPU family. M.2_2 will be disabled with a Ryzen 8000 processor.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The primary SSD heatsink is large and the secondary heatsink is shared across three slots.

BMSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2_1	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	No	Not available
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCI_E2 slot. Both run at x2 when both slots hold a device

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, M.2 SSD Slots and the M.2 chapter. M2_1 and M2_2 come from the CPU at up to PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_3 comes from the B650 chipset at up to PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_1 takes 2280 and 22110, M2_2 takes 2260 and 2280, and M2_3 takes 2260 and 2280. No slot lists a SATA mode. The M.2 chapter shows an M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on M2_1 and M2_3 and none on M2_2. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20262 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 supports SATA RAID 0/1.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports. SATA_1 to SATA_4 come from the B650 chipset and SATA_A1 and SATA_A2 from an ASM1061 controller. The two ASM1061 ports do not support RAID.

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	15	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	30	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Back panel list: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C with DP Alt mode, 6 USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD fast charge), 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4, the page says max 8K@30Hz and the manual 8K@60Hz), 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, the Wi-Fi module, a BIOS FlashBack button and a Clear CMOS button. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The USB4 ports have Type-C power delivery output of max. 5V/3A, stored as 15 W, and DisplayPort 1.4a output up to 4K@60Hz. The 10Gbps Type-C port has 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2A, stored as 30 W.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual's back panel list is the same as the product page, with DisplayPort 1.4 at max 8K@60Hz.

BMSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	5	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Back Panel Connectors: 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x LAN (RJ45), 2x Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 5x audio jacks and 1x optical S/PDIF out. Onboard graphics: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, only on processors with integrated graphics. The Flash BIOS button and antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output.

Rear USB ports

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10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C, no PD output stated), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

BMSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal USB Connectors: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector (JUSB1), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector that supports two more ports, and 2x USB 2.0 connectors that support four more ports. JB Hi-Fi lists the same front ports.

Front USB-C header speed

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Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 5 chassis fan headers, 8 in all. All 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fan and pump header table: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN5 and AIO_PUMP, 1 A each.

81Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump fan and 6 system fan connectors make 8.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 2x 3-pin ARGB_V2 LED connectors.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen 2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Intel I2269Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Intel I226-V 2.5GbE LAN. ASUS writes only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. The suffix V is left out.

Realtek RTL81251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek 8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN controller. Stored as the chip family RTL8125 without the BG suffix.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz, 5GHz or 6GHz bands. 6GHz depends on each country's regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

160MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The maker states 160 MHz. The review names the MT7925B22M module, which supports 160 MHz.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: supports 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz and 160MHz bandwidth.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

MediaTek MT79259Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: MediaTek MT7925B22M (AMD RZ717) Wi-Fi 7 module on M.2 2230, Bluetooth 5.4. The module name MT7925B22M is stored as MT7925.

AMD RZ6161Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616. No other source names the chip behind the RZ616.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.2. Jacob Elektronik, Mediamarkt data and SHI agree. The current MSI page text on JB Hi-Fi and Geizhals say 5.3. The manual and the module's own specification are stored, since the manual wins over the product page.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080, with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Realtek ALC4080 codec under the SupremeFX cover.

Realtek ALC40801Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4080 codec, 7.1-channel USB high performance audio.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel Connectors: Flash BIOS button, with a Flash BIOS port on the first USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel list.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The specifications summary lists a Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no clear CMOS button. Clear CMOS is the jumper JBAT1.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Special features list Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed. Pokde also says a Q-Code is missing.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 19: Q-LEDs. No two-digit display on the layout.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026System indicators are four Q-LED lights. The review says a Q-Code would have been nice.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LED, which are single status LEDs. The manual lists no two-digit code display. hwcooling.net also says no POST display.6Reviewhwcooling.net/en/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-the-cheapest-of-the-decent-ones-reviewRead 15 October 2026Parameters table: POST display no (but has debug LED).

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has a Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 17 is the Start button. The manual says to press it to power up the system or put it into sleep or soft-off mode.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Overview of Components chapter lists no power or start button on the board. The Flash BIOS button is on the rear panel.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. No second BIOS is listed.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Special features list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, DIY Friendly: Pre-installed I/O Shield.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna. The overview page says the Q-Release switch removes the M.2 heatsink without screws.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026M.2 Q-Release is a switch that removes the M.2 heatsink without tools. The M.2 Q-Latch holds a drive without a screw. Slot Q-Release Slim frees the graphics card.

Tool-free M.2 latch1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, DIY Friendly: EZ M.2 Clips. The M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks are removed with screws, so the heatsink option is not set. There is no PCIe release button, and the antennas screw on to SMA connectors.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

45°C10Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/09/29/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9 9950X with Cinebench R23 looping for 20 minutes. HWiNFO64 had unlabeled sensors, so the reviewer used an external laser temperature gun on the heatsinks. The large primary VRM heatsink surface reached 44 C and the smaller VRM heatsink to the north of the CPU reached 45 C. The highest value, 45 C, is stored. This is a heatsink surface reading, not a VRM sensor. The cooler, the CPU package power, the settings and the ambient temperature are not stated.

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Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 4 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: 2 SATA cables, WiFi Q-Antenna, cable ties, M.2 Q-Latch package, M.2 Q-Slide package, ROG key chain, ROG Strix stickers, 4 M.2 rubber packages, quick start guide.

Quick installation guide, European Union regulatory notice, 1 x SATA 6Gb/s cable, Wi-Fi antenna set, 2 x EZ M.2 Clip packages, Cable sticker1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: motherboard, 1 quick installation guide, 1 European Union regulatory notice, 1 SATA 6Gb/s cable, 1 Wi-Fi antenna set, 2 EZ M.2 Clip packages (1 set per pack) and 1 cable sticker.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI11Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and no value comes from it.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

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Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS user's manual E26407, English edition, Revised Edition V3, July 2025.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_b650_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI User Guide in eight languages, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The PDF was created in October 2022, so it is the launch edition. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1if0-m0aay0-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026The ASUS US eShop page lists a 3 year manufacturer warranty. Arvutitark in Estonia lists 36 months.

3years2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-am5-atx-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 36 months, manufacturer's warranty (Australia).5Spec databasegeizhals.de/2824300Read 15 October 2026Garantie 3 Jahre.

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