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Series

MAG1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: MAG Series Motherboard.

GAMING1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and the page 20 feature list name the board a GAMING series board. BuildCores lists Series: GAMING.

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

MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and specification chapter name the board MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II.

Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E, 911-7E34-0203Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026MSI Spanish store order code 911-7E34-020 (SKU in the store feed) for Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E. The French store has the same code.4Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboardRead 15 October 2026MSI French store lists SKU 911-7E34-020.

GTIN / EAN

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4711377431118, 8241424565389Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/fp1jaofrr/MSI-Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6ERead 15 October 2026UPC 824142456538 and EAN 4711377431118 (also shown as 0824142456538). The EAN matches the barcode in MSI-related retailer URLs.

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

11 March 20269Press articlefunkykit.com/news/msi-motherboards-support-new-intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-processorsRead 14 October 2026MSI press release copied by FunkyKit, dated 11 March 2026: the MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II is announced with the Core Ultra 200S Plus processors.

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Status

Available5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Amazon listing in stock with the price updated on 2026-10-14.

Available3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026The product is listed and available at 264.90 EUR on 2026-10-15. The store page was created on 2026-06-01.4Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Listed and available at 292.90 EUR on 2026-10-15. The store page was created on 2026-06-23.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/fp1jaofrr/MSI-Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6ERead 15 October 2026Shows Amazon at 189.99 USD in stock on 2026-10-15. The page's release year 2024 is wrong and is not used.

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

MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II a streamlined revision of the original MAG Z890 Tomahawk.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The FPS Review calls the MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi II a refreshed issue of the original Z890 Tomahawk.

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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.

$229.994Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-06-29: listed at $229.99 on Newegg and on sale at $199.99 at the time. This is a retailer listing at review time, not an MSI statement. FPS Review says $229 is the usual price and $30 more than the $199 offer.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The MSI store listed the board at $199 as a limited offer with a usual price of $229, 30 dollars less than on release.

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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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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.

Gaming5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The MAG (MSI Arsenal Gaming) tier is the entry level for enthusiast gaming from MSI, a solid no-frills gaming platform. Real Hardware Reviews also calls it an MSI Arsenal Gaming-branded board.

Gaming2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E.pdfRead 15 October 2026The board is in MSI's GAMING PLUS line. The FPS Review calls the GAMING boards entry-level gaming boards just below MAG.

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

LGA18511Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: processor socket LGA1851.

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.

Intel Z8901Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/jp/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Intel Z890 Chipset.

Intel Z8901Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Intel Z890 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.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications chapter, page 16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The manual refers to msi.com for newer processors. Read on 2026-10-14.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The manual points to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15. The FPS Review says Core Ultra 200S Plus parts work without a BIOS update.

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

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 30 (CPU socket chapter): this motherboard supports overclocking. The Performance feature list names Core Boost. Intel's Z890 chipset page also lists overclocking.8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 28 (CPU socket chapter): this motherboard is designed to support overclocking. The Special Features list names Core Boost. Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory.11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

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

ATX1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

ATX1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Form Factor: ATX, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 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)1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: ATX form factor, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 244 mm x 305 mm. MSI's Spanish store gives PCB info ATX 243.84mm x 304.8mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 x 12 in. The maker's whole-millimetre figure is stored.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026PCB Info: ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

63Retailer pagevishalperipherals.com/products/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 14 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026All-black 6-layer, server-grade PCB.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026MSI states the PCB is 6-layer with inlaid copper.6Reviewrealhardwarereviews.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-review/5Read 14 October 20266-layer PCB.

63Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Features: 6-layer PCB made with 2 oz thick copper and server-grade materials.4Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key features: server-grade PCB with 6 layers of 2 oz copper.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: the PCB is 6-layered with inlaid copper.8Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-6e-supports-ddr59200-and-5gb-ethernetRead 15 October 2026Story: a six-layer server-grade PCB with two-ounce 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.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026The component overview on page 28 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026The overview of components on page 26 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The back-connect board is a separate PZ model.

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.

No4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The board has no RGB lighting, only headers for external lighting.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026No RGB on this motherboard or other fancy lighting. It has three ARGB headers.10Press articletechno-edge.net/release/prtimes2/20260904/24458.htmlRead 14 October 2026MSI Japan press release of 2026-09-04: black military-style design without LED lighting.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector, 3x ARGB connectors and 4x EZ Debug LEDs. No lighting on the board is listed. The FPS Review says there are no RGBs on the board, and BuildCores shows Lighting: None.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: there are no RGBs, but plenty of ARGB headers.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/fp1jaofrr/MSI-Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6ERead 15 October 2026Lighting: None.

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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+1+1+13Retailer pagevishalperipherals.com/products/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The shop copies MSI's text: 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System 90A SPS. FPS Review says MSI states 16+1+1+1. Another MSI product page text seen in a search snippet groups the rails as 16+2+1. The Vcore number is 16 in all of them.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026MSI states 16+1+1+1 (Duet 8 phase) with Smart Power Stage support and 90 A.

14+1+1+13Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Features: Duet Rail power system of 14+1+1+1 phases with 55 A DrMOS and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.5Press releasetechno-edge.net/release/prtimes2/20260925/24691.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: a 14-phase, 55A Dr.MOS power circuit.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: MSI states the board has 14+1+1+1 power phase support.8Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-6e-supports-ddr59200-and-5gb-ethernetRead 15 October 2026Story of 2026-09-25 (source GDM): a 14+1+1+1-phase Duet Rail power design based on 55A DrMOS components.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6eRead 15 October 2026Power and VRM: phase config 2x7+1+1+1, which is 14 Vcore stages in the Duet Rail layout.

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.

164Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 202619 phases, 16 of them for Vcore, from 16 MPS 90A SPS MOSFETs (spec table: 16x 90A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore).6Reviewrealhardwarereviews.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-review/5Read 14 October 202616x 90A Smart Power Stages doubled on the eight phases that feed the CPU cores, in a (7+1)+1+1 true phase layout.7Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/23/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-review/ampRead 14 October 202619 phases: 16 for VccCore, 1 for VccGT, 1 for VccSA and 1 for VNNAON, with 16 MPS 90 A MOSFETs for Vcore.

143Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Features: 14+1+1+1 phases with 55 A DrMOS. The first number is the Vcore rail.

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.

90A3Retailer pagevishalperipherals.com/products/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 14 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 90A SPS (Smart Power Stage). Tom's Hardware and Real Hardware Reviews read 16 MPS 90A stages.6Reviewrealhardwarereviews.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-review/5Read 14 October 202616x 90A stages, 1440 A in total.

55A3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Features: 55 A DrMOS.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: VCore power is 55Amps DrMOS.8Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-6e-supports-ddr59200-and-5gb-ethernetRead 15 October 2026Story: 55A DrMOS components.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6eRead 15 October 2026Power and VRM: 55A DrMOS.

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.

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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 pin1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 2x 8-pin +12V power connectors. The page also lists the 24-pin ATX connector.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x 8-pin +12V and 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector. The FPS Review sees two 8-pin CPU connectors at the top right.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). The special features list names a Supplemental PCIe Power Connector.7Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/23/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-review/ampRead 14 October 2026An 8-pin PCIe header supplements power to the PCIe slots and the internal USB-C with Power Delivery. The review says the Wi-Fi card is a Killer BE1750x like the original, which conflicts with MSI's datasheet and two other reviews and is not used.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). The Special Features list names it Supplemental PCIe Power Connector.

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR5 memory slots.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR5 memory slots. The slots have a latch on one side only.

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.

256GB1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026

256GB1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supporting up to 256GB. Compatible modules and speeds depend on the CPU and memory setup.

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.

9,200MT/s3Retailer pagevishalperipherals.com/products/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Memory support DDR5 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s and 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s in MSI's table. 9200+ is the 1DPC 1R figure and is stored for Core Ultra (Series 2), the only CPU family of the board. Tom's Hardware and FPS Review also give DDR5-9200 (OC). The setups with more modules or ranks reach lower speeds.

9,200MT/s2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory Support: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5-9200+ MT/s (OC). MSI's Spanish store lists 1DPC 1R up to 9200+, 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ for Core Ultra (Series 2).3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Memory table: DDR5 9200 to 6400 (OC) MT/s. Max overclocking: 1DPC 1R up to 9200+, 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+, 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s, for Core Ultra (Series 2).8Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-6e-supports-ddr59200-and-5gb-ethernetRead 15 October 2026Story: overclocked speeds reaching DDR5-9200, depending on the CPU memory controller, the DIMMs, the BIOS and the module count.

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.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: supports CUDIMM. The manual states no clock driver bypass limit. FPS Review also says CU-DIMMs are fully supported.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Memory up to 256 GB, advertised up to 9200 MT/s (OC) which includes CU-DIMMs, with XMP 3.0.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports CUDIMM, with no bypass-mode limit. The FPS Review says the board supports CU-DIMMs and ran Kingston CU-DIMMs at 8400 MT/s.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Memory: supports CUDIMM, with no bypass-mode limit.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2 and conclusion: the board supports DDR5 CU-DIMMs, and the Kingston CU-DIMMs ran at 8400 MT/s without an issue.

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.

AMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	2

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: 3x PCIe x16 slots. PCI_E1 up to PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 up to PCIe 4.0 x4 from the Z890 chipset. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot and is not listed.

BMSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	2
PCIe x1	1	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 3x PCIe x16 slots and 1x PCIe x1 slot. PCI_E1 is PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, with BIOS adjustment to x8+x8 or x8+x4+x4. PCI_E3 and PCI_E4 are full-length slots at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the Z890 chipset. PCI_E2 is the x1 slot, PCIe 4.0 x1 from the chipset. The MSI datasheets say the x1 slot is PCIe 3.0 x1, which conflicts with the manual, MSI's store page, Guru3D and the FPS Review. The manual is used.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Slots: 3x PCI-E x16 and 1x PCI-E x1. PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 up to x16 from the CPU, PCI_E2 PCIe 4.0 up to x1, PCI_E3 and PCI_E4 PCIe 4.0 up to x4, all from the chipset.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: one reinforced PCIe Gen5 x16, two full-sized PCIe Gen4 x4 slots and one half-size Gen4 x1 slot, all but the first from the chipset.8Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-6e-supports-ddr59200-and-5gb-ethernetRead 15 October 2026Story: one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two full-length PCIe 4.0 x4 slots and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot.

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

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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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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5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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.

AMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: M2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4 for 2260 and 2280. M2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4 for 2260, 2280 and 22110. M2_3 PCIe 4.0 x4 for 2242, 2260 and 2280. M2_4 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA for 2242, 2260 and 2280. The longest module is stored. The manual and its block diagram say M2_2 comes from the CPU. MSI's web specification text copied by Vishal Peripherals, Tom's Hardware and Profesional Review all say the chipset, so chipset is stored. This is a doubt. Heatsinks: pages 36 to 43 show a screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on M2_1, a screw-down M.2 Shield Frozr on M2_2 and a screwless one over M2_3 and M2_4. FPS Review and Profesional Review count three M.2 heatsinks for the four slots. The manual lists no lane sharing for the M.2 slots.3Retailer pagevishalperipherals.com/products/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Shop copy of the MSI specification: M.2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_2 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 22110/2280/2260. M.2_3 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260/2242. M.2_4 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode, 2280/2260/2242.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026M.2_1 is the CPU-connected PCIe 5.0 x4 socket. The other three connect through the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_4 also takes SATA. The text says all sockets take up to 80 mm modules, but the spec table and MSI's manual list 110 mm for M.2_2. No lane sharing between PCIe, M.2, USB and SATA.

BMSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and pages 32 to 37. M2_1 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_2 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280/22110. M2_3 is from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280. M2_4 is from the chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, also up to SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280. MSI's store page and the FPS Review call M2_2 a chipset slot, which conflicts with the manual. The manual is used. The install steps show an M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on each slot (M2_1 screwless, M2_2 to M2_4 screwed) and the FPS Review says M2_3 and M2_4 sit under one long heatsink. The Wi-Fi module sits in a separate M.2 Key-E slot. No lane sharing is stated.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Storage table: M.2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_2 listed as from the chipset (the manual says CPU), PCIe 4.0 x4, 22110/2280/2260. M.2_3 PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260/2242. M.2_4 PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode, 2280/2260/2242.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: the primary M.2 is Gen5 x4 from the CPU. M.2_2, 3 and 4 are Gen4 x4, which the reviewer says come from the chipset (the manual says M2_2 is from the CPU). All native heatsinks have thermal pads. Slot 2 has its own heatsink and slots 3 and 4 share one long heatsink.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6eRead 15 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: all slots. Layout 1x PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3x PCIe 4.0 x4.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

41Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.

41Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage: 4x SATA 6Gbps ports.

Rear ports

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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.

AMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	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

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: 1 HDMI 2.1 with FRL, 1 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (from the CPU, DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 40 Gbps per the datasheet), 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C, 3 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 5Gbps LAN (RJ45), line-out and mic-in jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. The datasheet gives the Thunderbolt 4 port charging up to 5V/3A, 15W. The board has no rear USB 2.0 port. The 4 USB 2.0 and 6 USB 5Gbps Type-A counts in the datasheet include front-panel ports. The Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons and the two Wi-Fi antenna connectors are not ports. The Thunderbolt port is stored as USB4 with the Thunderbolt 4 marking, since it is a USB4 port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/jp/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 4 row: 1x USB Type-C up to 40Gbps, charging support up to 5V/3A, 15W. Connections list: 1 Flash BIOS button, 1 Clear CMOS button, S/PDIF-Out, Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps Type-C.

BMSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Back Panel Connectors and page 22: 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x PS/2, 1x 5G LAN (RJ45), 4x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C, 2x Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 3x audio jacks (line-in, line-out, mic-in) and the Flash BIOS button. The display ports work only with a processor that has integrated graphics, 4K 60Hz. MSI's speed names are stored as USB-IF names: 5Gbps as Gen 1 and 10Gbps as Gen 2. The manual gives no USB power output or DisplayPort alt mode.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: 4 USB-A 2.0, 2 USB-A 5Gb/s, 1 USB-A 10Gb/s, 1 USB-C 10Gb/s, a PS/2 port, a 5G RJ-45, DisplayPort, HDMI and three 3.5 mm analog audio jacks.

Rear USB ports

9=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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.

AMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II

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	1	2	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 1 USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port (JUSBC1, USB PD 27W fast charging), 1 USB 5Gbps connector (JUSB3) for 2 more ports and 2 USB 2.0 connectors (JUSB1 and JUSB2) for 4 more ports.

BMSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal USB Connectors: 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port, 2x USB 5Gbps connectors (four more ports) and 2x USB 2.0 connectors (four more ports). The manual states no power output for the Type-C header. The TBT connector is for a Thunderbolt add-in card and is not stored.

Front USB-C header speed

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20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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.

81Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump/system fan and 6 system fan connectors, all 4-pin, make 8 headers. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector and is not counted.6Reviewrealhardwarereviews.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-review/5Read 14 October 2026Eight 4-pin fan headers plus the JAF v2 header.

71Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 pump/system fan and 5 system fan connectors make 7. The EZ Conn-Header V1 (JAF_1) carries fan and ARGB lines together and is not counted. The FPS Review counts six 4-pin fan headers.

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.

31Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors.

31Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) 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.

11Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1, 12 V).

11Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector.

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 Killer E50001Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 1x Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN controller. The datasheet writes E5000B. Tom's Hardware's table says Killer E5000 Realtek RTL8125 at 2.5 GbE, which does not fit the 5 Gbps port and is not used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/jp/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Intel Killer E5000B 5G LAN.

Intel Killer E50001Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 1x Intel Killer E5000B 5Gbps LAN controller. The suffix B is left out. MSI's store page writes Intel Killer E5000, and BuildCores lists a Realtek 8125D 2.5 Gb/s entry that conflicts with every maker source.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026LAN: Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN.

Ethernet ports

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1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the Wi-Fi 6E wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless/BT: Wi-Fi 6E solution, Bluetooth 5.3.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. 6 GHz support may depend on country regulations.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps. 6GHz band support may depend on each country's rules.

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.

160MHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/jp/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Features text: Wi-Fi 7 with a new 160MHz channel and a maximum transmission speed of 2.9Gbps. The manual states 320MHz and 5.8Gbps. Tom's Hardware and FPS Review say the II dropped from 320 MHz to 160 MHz and from Killer to a MediaTek module, so the datasheet value is stored.

160MHz1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 160MHz, MU-MIMO TX/RX.

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.

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

5.41Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated, so check the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/jp/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 7 Solution, Bluetooth 5.4.

5.31Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3, FIPS, FISMA. MSI says the version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chip vendor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless/BT: Wi-Fi 6E solution, Bluetooth 5.3.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC1220P1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: Realtek ALC1220P, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF output.

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC897 codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: Audio is Realtek ALC897 and 7.1 capable.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19 and the special features list: Flash BIOS button on the rear panel.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list and page 22: Flash BIOS button, with a Flash BIOS 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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19 and the rear panel chapter: Clear CMOS button. The board also has a JBAT1 jumper.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the only reset listed is 1x Clear CMOS jumper. The back panel list has a Flash BIOS button and no Clear CMOS button. BuildCores shows Clear CMOS Button: No.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/fp1jaofrr/MSI-Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6ERead 15 October 2026Clear CMOS Button: No.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 1x EZ Digi-Debug LED, a two-character display for boot codes and errors. It also has four EZ Debug status LEDs.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LEDs. They are single status LEDs and no two-digit display is listed. The FPS Review says there is no digital debug LED on board.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: no power button or debug digital LED on board.

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.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual lists no power or reset button on the board. Real Hardware Reviews says MSI left out the power and reset buttons to fit the debug LEDs, and Profesional Review sees no integrated buttons.6Reviewrealhardwarereviews.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-review/5Read 14 October 2026MSI left out the power and reset buttons found on higher models to fit the debug LED and digital display.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026The specifications and the overview list no power or start button on the board. The FPS Review says there is no power button on board.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: no power button or debug digital LED on board.

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

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: BIOS is 1x 256 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special features list on page 21: Pre-installed I/O Shield.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: 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 connector1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special features list: EZ M.2 Clip II (screwless M.2 drive clip), EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (tool-free heatsink), EZ PCIe Release (button that frees the graphics card, pages 33 to 35) and EZ Antenna. The press release says the EZ Antenna design needs no twisting.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two EZ-Release Shield-FROZR II M.2 heatsinks and one that needs a Phillips screwdriver, an EZ-PCIe Release button, all M.2 slots tool-less with a rotary or EZ Clip, and EZ antenna ports.9Press articlefunkykit.com/news/msi-motherboards-support-new-intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-processorsRead 14 October 2026EZ Antenna design simplifies Wi-Fi antenna installation without the need for twisting.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless on M2_1, pages 33 to 34), EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna. The M.2 install steps (pages 34 and 36) say to rotate the EZ M.2 Clip to secure the SSD. The heatsinks on M2_2 to M2_4 use screws. The manual says to connect the antenna cables tight, and the MSI Japan press release says the EZ Wi-Fi antenna mounts by simply plugging it in, and Guru3D calls it push-on.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Key features: EZ DIY with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna.5Press releasetechno-edge.net/release/prtimes2/20260925/24691.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: the EZ Wi-Fi antenna attaches by plugging it in, EZ M.2 CLIP II and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II let a finger remove an M.2 SSD, and the PCIe clip is 21 mm taller than the previous generation for easy graphics card removal.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2 and 5: the primary M.2 heatsink is tool-free, the others use screws, all slots use a rotary clasp, and the EZ PCIe Clip II has an enlarged clasp that makes the GPU easier to release.8Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-6e-supports-ddr59200-and-5gb-ethernetRead 15 October 2026Story: EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, and an EZ Wi-Fi antenna with a push-on attachment.

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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.

58°C4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, Team Group DDR5-7600 kit, 30-minute test (AIDA64 System Stability Test per the method text), stock settings. Probes on the back of the board under the MOSFETs peaked at 58 C. HWiNFO and the board sensor peaked at 56 C. The probe reading is stored. The whole system averaged 233 W during the test. The ambient temperature is not stated.

41°C7Measurementthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/4Read 15 October 2026Page 4, VRM Temperature: Cinebench R23 multicore for 20 minutes minimum, then temperatures across the heatsinks read with HWiNFO64. The Core Ultra 7 265KF peaked at 67.6 C at 100% utilization and 4930 MHz. The MOS read 41 C and the PCH 29 C. The 41 C board sensor reading is stored. The review uses an MSI AIO MAG Core 360I. The BIOS preset (Intel defaults or MSI's aggressive settings), the ambient temperature and the CPU package power are not stated. Test system also has a Kingston Fury DDR5 kit and an ASRock RX 7600 XT. The review has no wall power test, so the power fields stay empty.

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.

61W4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Whole test system at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, Windows Balanced power plan, XMP enabled. Test system: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, Asus TUF RTX 4080, Crucial T705, Windows 11 25H2.

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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.

345W4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Peak of the whole test system at the wall (Kill-A-Watt) during the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, cache and Memory, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, Team Group DDR5-7600 kit at stock. The graphics card was not stressed.

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x Quick installation guide, 1 x European Union Regulatory Notices, 2 x SATA Cables, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Wi-Fi antenna, 1 x Cable sticker, 2 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 package contents, without the board itself. Real Hardware Reviews says the drivers come on a USB drive. The manual list does not include it, so it is left out.

Quick installation guide, European Union Regulatory Notices, 2 x SATA cables, 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 2 x M.2 Screw and Standoff Sets1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents, page 21: motherboard, quick installation guide, EU regulatory notices, 2 SATA cables, 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), EZ Wi-Fi antenna and 2 M.2 screw and standoff sets. The FPS Review lists two SATA cables, an EZ-Conn cable, two NVMe hold-down screws, stickers and two booklets.

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Product page

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II11Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-IIRead 14 October 2026msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read. Its address appeared in web search results and in the job brief. No value comes from it.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E12Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6ERead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and web search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened and no value comes from it.

Spec sheet

storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/jp/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/jp/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI datasheet generated 2026-02-19. The file sits in the jp folder but the text is English.

storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI6E.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E, US version, generated 2026-05-22, on MSI's datasheet server. Its first generation date in the other regional versions is 2026-04-16 (India).

Manual

download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdf1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGZ890TOMAHAWKWIFIII_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II User Guide, 44 pages, English PDF on download-2.msi.com. The Japanese and German files have the same name pattern.

download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdf1Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI User Guide for Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E (68 pages), on MSI's download server. Revision history: Version 1.0, 2026/03, first release. Version 1.1, 2026/07, Regulatory Notices update. A copy hosted by buildcores.com is the same file.

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.

3years4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 3 years, in a US-focused review.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The warranty is listed at 3 years on the MSI store.

3years5Press releasetechno-edge.net/release/prtimes2/20260925/24691.htmlRead 15 October 2026MSI Japan press release of 2026-09-25 (copy on techno-edge.net): a long 3-year warranty. Sales in Japan start 2026-10-02 at 45,980 JPY including tax, a regional date later than the global launch.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/22/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi6e-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 1: offered on the MSI US store for $199 and carries a three-year warranty.

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