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GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Product A: GIGABYTE
64 of 78 known
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
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ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
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MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HeroProduct B: MSI
62 of 78 known
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
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GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE35 of 70 fields differ
- 26 different values
- 9 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 7 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 1B: 3MSI is 3 times higher.
- Ethernet speedA: 2.5GbpsB: 5GbpsMSI is 2.5 Gbps higher.
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slotsA: 1B: 2MSI has 1 more.
- M.2 slotsA: 3B: 4MSI has 1 more.
- Fan headersA: 6B: 8MSI has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGIGABYTE: 244 × 305 mm
- BMSI: 244 × 305 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, B850 A ELITE WF71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$299.995Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs list: Price $299.99 / 279.98 GBP / 548.19 AUD. US price, excl. sales tax. Tech4Gamers gives $299.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The board costs $299.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Board revision
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Platform
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CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications chapter, page 17: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The manual refers to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-14.
CPU overclocking
Yes6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The VRM setup can handle any Ryzen 9000 CPU, even with mild overclocking.7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/04/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026States the board's power delivery should be more than adequate for CPU overclocking.
Board
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Form factor
Board dimensions
PCB layers
63Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-review/3Read 14 October 2026Funky Kit: 6-layer low loss, 2X copper PCB.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Scan feature list: 6-layer copper PCB.
83Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-amd-x870-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5g-wifi7-usb-40-usb-32-aplusc-aRead 14 October 20268 layers with 2oz thickened copper.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026All-black 8-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper, server-grade IT-170.7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/04/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Server-grade, eight-layered PCB with 2oz of copper.8Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-review-keep-the-balance/ampRead 14 October 20268-layer PCB.
Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
No4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026The board has no on-board RGB lighting whatsoever.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026No on-board RGB. Only headers for RGB fans and strips.7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/04/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026There are no RGBs, but four RGB headers are available: three addressable and one 4-pin 12V.
Power delivery
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Power stage layout
14+2+24Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Funky Kit: Digital Twin 14+2+2 phases VRM, as in GIGABYTE's feature list.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/01/06/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Twin 14+2+2 phase digital VRM: 14 Vcore phases, 2 SOC phases and 2 MISC phases.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
145Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/01/06/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 202614 Vcore power stages. The stage rating is not stored because FPS Review and the retailer list 60 A while Tom's Hardware reads 55 A on the chips.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Power delivery is 18 phases with 14 dedicated to Vcore. The review counts 14 onsemi DrMOS power stages in a twin configuration.
Vcore power stage rating
Not available
80A3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-amd-x870-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5g-wifi7-usb-40-usb-32-aplusc-aRead 14 October 202614+2+1 digital power phases with an 80A smart power stage for Vcore.4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 202680 A as stated by MSI. Mezha reads MP87670 stages and calls them 70 A.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 202614+2+1 (Vcore, SoC, Misc) with 80A smart power stages for Vcore. The controller is read as MPS2402.
VRM controller
Not available
CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,200MT/s2Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 2026Funky Kit page 2 reproduces the GIGABYTE specification list: DDR5 8200 (O.C.) as the highest listed speed, 4 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB. The manual lists only 5200/4800/4400 MT/s. Ryzen 9000 is named by FPS Review for the 8200 MT/s figure.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/01/06/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 CPUs, which the review says GIGABYTE states. 8600 MT/s applies to the B850M AORUS PRO WIFI7 with Ryzen 8000 CPUs.
8,400MT/s2Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/amd-motherboards/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-amd-x870-socket-am5-atxRead 14 October 2026Max. memory speed (OC) 8400 MT/s. KitGuru and PC Gamer give the same figure from MSI.4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026Max. overclocking frequency 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R 6400+, 2DPC 2R 4800+. The CPU family is not named in this text.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Memory support DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8400+ (OC), up to 256 GB.
ECC memory
Expansion slots
1 of 3 differ
Expansion slots
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 2 |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
Full-length PCIe slots
3
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
3 of 4 differ
M.2 storage slots
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2B_CPU | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2C_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink | Shares lanes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2_2 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when M2_2 is used. Setting M2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps ports |
| M2_3 | 4 | 2 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | PCI_E3 slot runs at x2 when M2_3 is used. Setting PCI_E3 to x4 in the BIOS turns off M2_3 |
| M2_4 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
M.2 slots
3
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
2
Rear ports
4 of 5 differ
Rear ports
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 5 | 5 |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Rear USB ports
12
12
Rear USB-C ports
1
3
Fastest rear USB port
10Gbps
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
Not available
No
Internal connectors
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Internal USB headers
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 2 | 4 | Not available |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 | Not available |
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
20Gbps
Fan headers
ARGB headers
Networking
4 of 9 differ
Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81255Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/01/06/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 2.5G LAN is a Realtek RTL8125D, stored as the chip family RTL8125. GIGABYTE's manual states only Realtek 2.5GbE.8Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-is-it-really-cheaper-yes-reviewRead 14 October 20262.5 GbE Realtek RTL8125. FPS Review names the RTL8125D variant.
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Audio
1 of 2 differ
Audio codec
Not available
DAC chip
Not available
Not available
Features
4 of 7 differ
BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
POST code display
Power button on the board
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specifications and the special features list name no power or reset button on the board. KitGuru lists the missing power micro button as a con.4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cons: a power micro button would be nice.
Dual BIOS
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026The box contents list in section 1-3 has no loose I/O shield. Tom's Hardware describes the rear panel as the board's backplate with vent holes.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026The backplate of the B850 Aorus Elite Wifi7 has vent ports that help cool the VRMs.8Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-is-it-really-cheaper-yes-reviewRead 14 October 2026The rear I/O panel is part of the board and partially perforated to improve VRM cooling.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 drive clip), M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless M.2 heatsink) and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus (release button for the graphics card slot) are named in sections 2-4, 2-5 and 2-8. The push-on antenna connector (WIFI EZ-Plug) is from Funky Kit's copy of GIGABYTE's feature list and from FPS Review and HWCooling.2Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 2026GIGABYTE feature list: WIFI EZ-Plug (quick and easy Wi-Fi antenna installation), EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and screwless design) and EZ-Latch Click (M.2 heatsinks with screwless design).8Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-is-it-really-cheaper-yes-reviewRead 14 October 2026Remote EZ-Latch Plus button on the right edge releases the PCIe x16 slot latch. The WiFi antennas use a push-pin mounting system.
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 DIY friendly list: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless on M2_1 and M2_4 per Tech4Gamers), EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ PCIe Release. The Wi-Fi antenna connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.
Measured
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VRM temperature under CPU load
Not available
Power draw CPU stress
Not available
In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector, 1 x M.2 thermal pad, 2 x packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. Tom's Hardware listed one SATA cable at launch.
1 x Quick installation guide, 1 x European Union regulatory notices, 1 x USB Drive, 2 x SATA Cables, 1 x EZ Front Panel Cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x Cable sticker, 3 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 23 package contents.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-1x/sp10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-1xRead 14 October 2026Specification tab of the same page at /sp. Not read for the same reason.
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Manual
www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 and the ICE model, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's download.gigabyte.com file name for the full manual was not found.
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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