PC parts / Motherboards
MSIGaming motherboard
MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
Released January 2025.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review published 2025-01-22 of a board the reviewer had just received. Guru3D introduced the board on 2025-01-24. MSI's X870 family launch on 2024-09-30 covered the X870 line, so the month for this model is approximate and a retail listing may have come a month or two earlier. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- AM5
- Chipset
- AMD X870E
- Form factor
- ATX
- M.2 slots
- 4
68 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 X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI, 911-7E59-006, 911-7E59-017, 601-7E59-04S2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026MSI German store order code 911-7E59-006 (SKU in the store feed) for MSI MOTHERBOARD MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026MSI UK store order code 601-7E59-04S in the store feed.4Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026MSI Spanish store order code 911-7E59-017.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4711377291927, 8241423956602Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Barcode 4711377291927 in the store's product feed.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Barcode 4711377291927.4Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Barcode 4711377291927 in the store's product feed.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026Item details list UPC 824142395660 for the MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi (ASIN B0DT55ZJM7).
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Available2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026The product is listed for sale at 329 EUR on 2026-10-15.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026Listed and in stock at 267.99 USD on 2026-10-15, best sellers rank 6 in Computer Motherboards.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI12Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WIFI, dated 2026-01-14: the Max board has the same baseline specifications as the original X870E Tomahawk and replaces it on store shelves. Its BIOS flash is doubled to 64MB, so the 256 Mb flash here is the older chip. The older board is still on sale at retailers on 2026-10-15.
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Board revision
- Not available
Platform
- Chipset
- AMD X870E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD X870E Chipset.
- Supported processors
- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The manual says to check msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15. BIOS updates can add series later.
Board
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Board dimensions
- Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026PCB Info: ATX 243.84mm x 304.8mm. The manual prints 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm), and that rounded figure is stored.
- PCB layers
- 82Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features, German text: 8 Schichten Server Niveau PCB mit 2 oz verdicktem Kupfer (8-layer server-grade PCB with 2 oz thickened copper). The English UK page says 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: a black 8-layer server-grade PCB.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 20268-layer PCB (NPG-170D) with 2oz thickened copper.
- RGB lighting on the board
- No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: no integrated RGB lighting, only headers.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026No onboard RGB, but connectors allow you to connect your own.
Power delivery
- Power stage layout
- 14+2+12Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features: 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 145Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 17 phases, 14 of which are dedicated to Vcore (14x 80A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore in the spec table).7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The board uses a 14+2+1 duet-rail design, with 14x 80A SPS for the CPU Vcore. In this design two stages receive the same signal from the PWM controller.
- Vcore power stage rating
- 80A5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 14x 80A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore. The text says 80A MPS MPS2433 stages and 1,120A in total.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 202614x 80A SPS for Vcore, MPS MP87670 stages, 1,120A in total.9Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3856/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-review-rendimiento-precio-mejor-chipset.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review text: 14 phases of 80A smart power stages with digital control and a 14+2+1 layout.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026About this item (MSI's text): 14 Duet Rail Power System (80A, SPS) VRM for the AMD X870E chipset.
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: DDR5.
- Max memory
- 256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supporting up to 256GB.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.
- Max memory speed (overclocked)
- 8,400MT/s2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 Series processors max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ MT/s and 2DPC 2R up to 4800+ MT/s. The 8400 value is stored. The table also lists DDR5 8400 to 5600 (OC) and 5600 to 4800 (JEDEC).
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 Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Expansion Slots: 3x PCIe x16 slots. PCI_E1 from the CPU supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16 on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, and PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8500 and 8300). PCI_E2 from the X870E chipset supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1. PCI_E3 from the chipset supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4. All three are full-length slots. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Slot table: 3x PCI-E x16. PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 x4, both from the chipset.- 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 a device is installed in M2_2. Setting M2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports M2_3 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes Not available M2_4 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes Not available Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, M.2 SSD Slots: M2_1 and M2_2 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4 on Ryzen 9000 and 7000. M2_3 and M2_4 from the X870E chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_1 takes 2280 and 22110, the others 2260 and 2280. M2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8000. M2_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 M2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth (footnote). No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode. The M.2 chapter shows heatsinks on all four slots: a screwless M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_1, one screwed heatsink over M2_2 and M2_3, and a screwless one over M2_4.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Storage table: M.2_1 from the CPU (22110/2280), M.2_2 from the CPU (2280/2260), M.2_3 and M.2_4 from the chipset (2280/2260). The USB 40Gbps Type-C ports and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The text confirms two PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4 sockets and that M2_2 shares bandwidth with the 40 Gbps USB ports. It also says M.2_3 borrows lanes from the bottom PCIe slot and runs at PCIe 4.0 x2. MSI's manual and spec text say M.2_3 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, and Tech4Gamers says there is no bandwidth sharing between the PCIe and M.2 slots. The maker's figure is stored and this conflict is not.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026All the M.2 slots come with dedicated heatsinks. The top and bottom ones are removed with a push (EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II) and the middle one has four screws. The intro says there is no bandwidth sharing between the PCIe and M.2 slots, which leaves out the maker's USB 40Gbps sharing with M2_2.9Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3856/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-review-rendimiento-precio-mejor-chipset.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review text (Spanish): all four NVMe slots have cooling, and the main slot (22110) has an extra lower thermal pad.- 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 Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Back Panel Connectors: 1x HDMI, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A from the CPU and 1x from the chipset, 3x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 40Gbps Type-C (ASM4242, supporting DisplayPort over USB Type-C), 4x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1x 5G LAN (RJ45), 2x audio jacks (line-out and mic-in), 1x optical S/PDIF out. Onboard graphics: HDMI 2.1 with FRL up to 8K 60Hz, and USB4 ports with DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 up to 4K 60Hz, only on processors with integrated graphics. MSI calls the 40Gbps ports USB4 and does not say Thunderbolt.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026USB list: 4x USB 2.0 rear, 3x USB 5Gbps Type-A rear, 2x USB 10Gbps Type-A rear, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C rear, 2x USB 40Gbps Type-C rear. HDMI 2.1 FRL up to 8K 60Hz. The USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3.- 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 RTL81261Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN controller. Tom's Hardware writes the part as 8126VB. Stored as the chip family RTL8126.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Realtek 8126VB (5 GbE).7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN.
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Ethernet speed
- 5Gbps
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz). 6GHz support may depend on each country's regulations.
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 320MHz on the 6GHz band, up to 5.8Gbps.
- Wi-Fi module
- Not available
Audio
- Audio codec
- Realtek ALC40801Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-channel USB high performance audio.
- DAC chip
- Not available
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list: Flash BIOS button.
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list: Clear CMOS button. The jumper JBAT1 is not what is stored.
- POST code display
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features: 1x EZ Digi-Debug LED, with a debug code table in the Onboard LEDs chapter. It is a two-digit display. The 4 EZ Debug LEDs are single status LEDs.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Diagnostics Panel with 4 Post Status LEDs and a 2-character Debug LED.9Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3856/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-review-rendimiento-precio-mejor-chipset.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review text: the board has debug with a numeric code.
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The I/O shield is stainless steel and comes preinstalled on the board.
- Tool-free features
- Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release, and thermal feature M.2 Shield Frozr. Two M.2 heatsinks are screwless and the heatsink over M2_2 and M2_3 needs a screwdriver. The EZ Antenna is plugged in with a tight connection and the connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features: EZ DIY with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026EZ PCIe release button on the primary slot. Top and bottom M.2 heatsinks are tool-free (EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II) and the middle one is screw-secured.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026About this item: double-sided EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 Clip II.
Measured
In the box
- In the box
- Quick installation guide, European Union Regulatory Notices, USB drive, 2 x SATA cables, EZ Front Panel Cable, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, M.2 Plate Screw1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: motherboard, quick installation guide, EU regulatory notices, USB drive, 2 SATA cables, EZ Front Panel Cable, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, EZ M.2 Clip II Remover and M.2 plate screw. Tom's Hardware and Tech4Gamers also list cable stickers, which the manual leaves out.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Unboxing: quick installation guide, EU regulatory notice, 2 SATA data cables, EZ M.2 Clip II remover, M.2 plate screw, EZ WiFi antenna, 1-to-3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), EZ front panel cable, USB drive, cable stickers and a flyer. It confirms the maker's list.
Links
- Product page
- www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-WIFI13Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.
- Spec sheet
- storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/it/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20WIFI.pdf13Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026MSI's spec sheet PDF (Italian version) and datasheet appear in web search results. They are on msi.com's file host, which was not opened, and no value comes from them.
- Manual
- www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI User Guide, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual page was not readable.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 3years3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 3-year warranty.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 Years.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pros and spec notes: warranty 3 years.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Year Manufacturer.
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Sources
We read 13 sources for this motherboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdf
- Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi
- Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi
- Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-placas-base
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7
- Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-WIFI
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