arkivoAPI
Menu

PC parts / Motherboards

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

MSIGaming motherboard

MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Released February 2026.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026The store product page was created on 2026-02-23 in the store feed and lists the board at 329.99 GBP. The datasheet was generated on 2026-02-26. Club386 and Wccftech reviewed the board on 2026-01-14 and 2026-01-12 before retail listings. The month is approximate. Last checked 23 October 2026.

CPU socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD X870E
Form factor
ATX
M.2 slots
4

65 of 78 fields known.

Compare with another motherboardDownload JSONDownload CSVGet it from the API

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
  • USB 3 header (19-pin)
  • USB 2.0 header (9-pin)

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
MAG1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, MAG series.
Model numbers
MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, 911-7E59-0183Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026MSI UK store order code 911-7E59-018 for the product MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI. The back-connect model MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is another product with order code 911-7E84-001.
GTIN / EAN
47113774090633Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Barcode 4711377409063 in the store's product feed. Scan lists the same GTIN.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026GTIN 4711377409063, manufacturer code MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026The board is listed for sale on this page and on Scan on 2026-10-14.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026In stock at 329.99 GBP on 2026-10-14.
Predecessor
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 says the MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi replaces the original X870E Tomahawk and calls the original its predecessor.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI sells the MAG line as MSI Arsenal Gaming (Wccftech). The selling points say Lightning Fast Game experience and the most immersive gaming experience.
Board revision
Not available

Platform

CPU socket
AM51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Chipset
AMD X870E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU Support row: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. BIOS updates can add series later. Read on 2026-10-14.
CPU overclocking
Yes4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The chipset table lists overclocking support for X870E as CPU+Memory. The conclusion calls the BCLK OC Engine a step up for mainstream overclockers.

Board

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Form factor
ATX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 20263Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX.
Board dimensions
Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX 243.84mm x 304.8mm. This is the exact conversion of 9.6 in x 12 in and rounds to the stored 244 mm x 305 mm.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Standard ATX offering that measures 243.84 x 304.8 mm.
PCB layers
81Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.
Back-connect design
No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info says ATX. The PZ page of the same board says Back-connect ATX, so this board is the front-connector model.
RGB lighting on the board
No4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The motherboard has no RGB LEDs on its own and has 3 ARGB and 1 RGB LED connectors.5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cons: no RGB frills. The review says there is the option to add your own lighting.

Power delivery

Power stage layout
14+2+11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 80A SPS.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
144Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202614+2+1 (VCore, VccGT, VccAUX) power stages. The first number is the Vcore rail.
Vcore power stage rating
80A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 80A SPS. Scan's spec text says 60A Smart Power Stage and names the X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI, so it is a copy of the older board's text. MSI's own UK store page, datasheet text and Club386 give 80A.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202680A Power Stages, the same figure MSI states.
VRM controller
MPS MP28374Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Review of 2026-01-12: 14+2+1 phase Duet Rail power delivery controlled by the MP2837 PWM controller with MPS2516 MP87670 80A power stages. The review writes MP2837 without a maker. The MP prefix is Monolithic Power Systems, and the same sentence names MPS for the stages. No other review names the controller.
CPU power connectors
8+8 pin1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The CPU is supplied through an 8+8-pin power connector configuration.
Extra slot power connector
Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x Power Connector (PCIE_PWR 8pin).

Memory

Memory type
DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Memory slots
41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Max memory
256GB3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,400MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: Dual Channel DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC). The UK store page names this as 1DPC 1R with Ryzen 9000.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 Series processors max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. The 8400 value is stored. The memory table also lists DDR5 8400 to 5600 (OC) and 5600 to 4800 (JEDEC).
ECC memory
No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory.
CUDIMM support
No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only.

Expansion slots

Expansion slots
Physical slotElectrical lanesPCIe generationConnected toCount
PCIe x16165CPU1
PCIe x1613Chipset1
PCIe x1644Chipset1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Slot table: 3 x PCI-E x16 slots. PCI_E1 is PCIe 5.0 x16, PCI_E2 is PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 is PCIe 4.0 x4. The CPU or chipset source comes from the UK store page. All three are full-length slots.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8500 and 8300). PCI_E2 up to PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 up to PCIe 4.0 x4, both from the chipset. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.
Full-length PCIe slots
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5

Storage

M.2 storage slots
SlotPCIe generationPCIe lanesConnected toLongest driveTakes SATA drivesHeatsinkShares lanes with
M.2_154CPUM.2 22110NoYesNot available
M.2_254CPUM.2 2280NoYesRear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a device is installed in M.2_2. Setting M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports
M.2_344ChipsetM.2 2280NoYesNot available
M.2_444ChipsetM.2 2280NoYesNot available
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Storage table: M.2_1 and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_3 and M.2_4 are PCIe 4.0 x4, and the SATA mode row of every M.2 slot says N/A. Slot lengths, sources and lane sharing come from the UK store page.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 22110 and 2280. M.2_2 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_3 and M.2_4 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8000 and M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 and unavailable on Ryzen 8500 and 8300. The USB 40Gbps Type-C ports and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth. Heatsinks are on all four slots per Wccftech and Club386.
M.2 slots
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
2
SATA ports
41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026SATA 6G (Qty): 4.

Rear ports

Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CUSB4240USB4Yes
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2110Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2210Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 135Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 2.040.48Not availableNot available
HDMIHDMI 2.11Not availableNot availableNot available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available15Not availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available2Not availableNot availableNot available
Optical S/PDIFNot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list and rear panel photo. The photo shows 2 audio jacks (line out and mic in). Counts come from the datasheet totals and the UK store page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB ports totals: 2 USB 40Gbps (2 Type-C), 1 USB 20Gbps (1 Type-C), 3 USB 10Gbps (2 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 7 USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 8 USB 2.0. The 20 Gbps Type-C and the second set of 4 USB 5Gbps and 4 USB 2.0 ports are front panel headers. Datasheet generated 2026-02-26.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: Clear CMOS, USB 10Gbps Type-A, USB 5Gbps Type-A, USB 2.0, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, audio connectors, Flash BIOS, HDMI, USB 40Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-A, optical S/PDIF out. Counts are from the USB table: 4 USB 2.0, 3 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C and 2 USB 40Gbps Type-C, all on the rear. The 2 Type-C DisplayPort USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 and need a CPU with integrated graphics, so dp_alt_mode is true. HDMI 2.1 FRL up to 8K 60 Hz, also graphics from the CPU only. The 40Gbps ports are USB4. MSI does not say Thunderbolt. The audio jack count of 2 is from the rear panel photo.
Rear USB ports
12
Rear USB-C ports
3
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
No

Internal connectors

Internal USB headers
HeaderMax data rate (Gbps)HeadersFront ports servedPower out (W)
USB-C header201127
USB 3 header (19-pin)5Not available4Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)0.48Not available4Not available
Source3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. These are ports served by front panel headers. The number of headers is not stated, so count is left out. The 27 W for the Type-C port is from Tech-Critter.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Connector list: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. Conclusion list: 4x USB 2.0 (Front), 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front).6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Support for front USB Type-C with up to 27W fast charging. The review does not name the header speed, which comes from MSI's USB 20Gbps Type C port.
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
Fan headers
83Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1 CPU fan, 1 PUMP_SYS fan and 6 system fans make 8 headers. The JAF_2 ARGB+FAN+USB2.0 header (EZ Conn) is a combination connector and is not counted.
ARGB headers
33Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2).
RGB headers
13Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x RGB LED connector (JRGB).

Networking

Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81261Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026LAN Chip: 1x Realtek 8126 5G LAN. Stored as the chip family RTL8126.
Ethernet ports
1
Ethernet speed
5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7. The UK store page says the module is pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot.
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps. 6 GHz may depend on each country's rules.
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 20266GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Bluetooth
5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth SPEC: Supports Bluetooth 5.4, MLO, 4KQAM. MSI says the version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chip vendor.

Audio

Audio codec
Realtek ALC40803Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Audio: Realtek ALC4080 Codec, 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio.
DAC chip
Not available

Features

BIOS flashback
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 8: Flash BIOS Button.
Clear CMOS button (rear)
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 1: Clear CMOS Button.
POST code display
Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026LED FEATURE: 4x EZ Debug LED, 1x EZ Digit Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. The EZ Digit Debug LED is MSI's two-digit POST display. Wccftech names it EZ Digi-DEBUG LED and Club386 an error code display.
Power button on the board
Not available
Dual BIOS
Not available
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-04-02: other quality-of-life touches include a pre-installed I/O shield, Clear CMOS button, EZ Debug LED, and EZ Wi-Fi antenna.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Feature text for EZ PCIe Release (a button locks or unlocks the PCIe slot) and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (tool-less design for installing or removing the M.2 SSD and the shield). The EZ M.2 Clip II is named in the selling points of the spec sheet. Club386 says only two of the M.2 heatsinks are toolless and the large centre block needs a screwdriver. MSI's text is used. The Wi-Fi antenna connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna.

Measured

VRM temperature under CPU load
45.5°C5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table, stock settings: VRM temperature 45.5 C. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-6400 32GB, Crucial T700 2TB, Radeon RX 7800 XT, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. The review's How we test page says temperatures are read with an infrared thermometer. The stress test, its duration, the sensor position and the ambient temperature are not stated. With Game Boost on the table shows 46.5 C. Tech-Critter reports 64 C by HWiNFO64 with a Ryzen 9 9950X, Wccftech shows 56 C in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Their methods differ, so they are not stored.
Power draw idle
129W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption idle 129 W. The meter is not named and the whole-system reading is assumed from the table title. Same test system as the VRM result. Wccftech shows 105 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and an RTX 4090.
Power draw CPU stress
303W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption load 303 W. The load test is not named. The same table shows 379 W with Game Boost on, which tunes Precision Boost Overdrive for the CPU. The graphics card is not stated as loaded. Wccftech shows 362 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

In the box

In the box
Quick installation guide, Cable sticker sheet, EZ Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 plate screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 2 x SATA cables, EZ Front Panel cable4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Unboxing page: Quick Installation Guide, Cable Sticker sheet, a flyer, EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, M.2 Plate Screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), two SATA Cables and an EZ Front Panel cable. This is the reviewer's list. MSI's box content list is empty on its pages. The flyer is left out.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Warranty duration 36 months, direct, on this UK page. The EU MSI store lists 3 years for the PZ model.

Compare with

Pick a motherboard to see both side by side. Differences are marked yellow.

More motherboard comparisons

Sources

We read 8 sources for this motherboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.

  1. Read 14 October 2026Backs 24 fields
  2. Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields
  3. Read 14 October 2026Backs 24 fields
  4. Read 14 October 2026Backs 9 fields
  5. Read 14 October 2026Backs 6 fields
  6. Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields
  7. Read 14 October 2026Backs 3 fields
  8. Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field

See a wrong value? Tell us and name the field.