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MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Released September 2024.4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published 2024-12-18, priced under 300 GBP including VAT. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- AM5
- Chipset
- AMD X870
- Form factor
- ATX
- M.2 slots
- 4
62 of 78 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB4
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 4 USB-A USB 2.0
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 3.5 mm audio
- Optical S/PDIF
- USB-C header
- 2 USB 3 header (19-pin)
- 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)
General
- Model numbers
- MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7E51-001R2Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/amd-motherboards/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-amd-x870-socket-am5-atxRead 14 October 2026Manufacturer part number 7E51-001R, with the MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI name from the cover of the manual.
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- 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)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Board revision
- Not available
Platform
- CPU socket
- AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Chipset
- AMD X8701Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Supported processors
- 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
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Form factor
- ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Board dimensions
- Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications chapter: ATX form factor, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).
- PCB layers
- 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.
- 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
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 144Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026VRMs: 14+2+1 x 80A Smart Power Stages.
- Vcore power stage rating
- 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
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Memory slots
- 41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Max memory
- 256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Max memory speed (overclocked)
- 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.
Expansion slots
- Expansion slots
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
- Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
- 5
Storage
- M.2 storage slots
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
- 4
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 2
Rear ports
- Rear ports
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
- Rear USB-C ports
- 3
- Fastest rear USB port
- 40Gbps
- Thunderbolt
- No
Internal connectors
- Internal USB headers
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
Networking
- Ethernet controllers
- Realtek RTL81268Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-review-keep-the-balance/ampRead 14 October 20265 Gb/s Ethernet controller Realtek 8126-CG, as in the MSI manual. Stored as the chip family RTL8126.
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Ethernet speed
- 5Gbps
- Wi-Fi included
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: Supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Audio
- Audio codec
- Realtek ALC40801Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: Realtek ALC4080 codec, 7.1-channel USB audio.
- DAC chip
- Not available
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20 and page 24: Flash BIOS button on the rear panel.
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20 and page 24: Clear CMOS button on the rear panel.
- 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.
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 DIY friendly list: Pre-installed I/O Shield.
- Tool-free features
- 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 idle
- Not available
- Power draw CPU stress
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
- Product page
- www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870-TOMAHAWK-WIFI9Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI User Guide, 83 pages, PDF created 2024-09-25, hosted by trovaprezzi.it.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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- Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdf
- Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870-TOMAHAWK-WIFI
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