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MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Released October 2024.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review published 2024-11-04 for a board on sale, after Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch in Q4 2024. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- LGA1851
- Chipset
- Intel Z890
- Form factor
- ATX
- M.2 slots
- 4
67 of 78 fields known.
At a glance
Max memory speed (overclocked)
Higher than 83% of other motherboards.
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB4
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 4 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 3.5 mm audio
- Optical S/PDIF
- USB-C header
- USB 3 header (19-pin)
- 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)
General
- Model numbers
- MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7E32-001R, 911-7E32-0031Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and specifications chapter name the board MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI. The part number 7E32-001R is on OX.ee and BuildCores. The MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II is a separate model.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Product code 7E32-001R. BuildCores lists 7E32-001R and 911-7E32-003 as part numbers.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/as01m4vvk/MSI-MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026Part numbers: MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7E32-001R and 911-7E32-003. A search excerpt of a Brazilian shop title also gives 911-7E32-003.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4711377259712, 8241423822266Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711377259712 with product code 7E32-001R. BuildCores lists the same EAN. A German shop lists another EAN, 4711377004169, for 7E32-001R, which looks like a shop error and is not stored.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/as01m4vvk/MSI-MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026UPC 824142382226 and EAN 4711377259712. The UPC is stored without the leading zero of the 13-digit form.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review compares the II with the original MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI and calls the II the revised board with a new Wi-Fi module. MSI's own statement that the II replaces the original was not read.11Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II a streamlined revision of the original MAG Z890 Tomahawk.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Board revision
- Not available
Platform
- CPU socket
- LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026
- Chipset
- Intel Z8901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026
- Supported processors
- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter, page 16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The manual refers to msi.com for newer processors. Read on 2026-10-15.
- CPU overclocking
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features list: Core Boost and Memory Boost. The specifications say it supports memory overclocking. Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory.9Maker 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.
Board
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Form factor
- ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19: ATX Form Factor.
- Board dimensions
- Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19: 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026243.84 mm x 304.8 mm, which is the exact conversion of 9.6 in x 12 in.
- PCB layers
- 62Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 20266-layer NPG-170D server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper.
- RGB lighting on the board
- No4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026There is no RGB on show. The board has RGB headers only. Profesional Review also says it has no integrated lighting.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026No integrated lighting, apart from the headers for LED strips.
Power delivery
- Power stage layout
- 16+1+1+12Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of MSI's text: 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System 90A SPS, with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 162Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026The first number of 16+1+1+1 is the Vcore rail. Tech4Gamers lists 16x 90A phases for Vcore.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 202616 phases for VccCore, 1 each for VccGT, VccSA and VNNAON, with 16 MPS 90 A MOSFETs on the main phases.
- Vcore power stage rating
- 90A2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 90A SPS (Smart Power Stage).4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 202616x 90A phases for VCore, 1440 A in total, in a duet-rail design.
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: DDR5.
- Max memory
- 256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: supporting up to 256GB.
- Max memory speed (overclocked)
- 9,200MT/s2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026Memory Support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s and 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s. The shop says the 9200+ speed is for 1DPC 1R. It is stored for Core Ultra (Series 2), the only CPU family of the board. The setups with more modules or ranks reach lower speeds.
Expansion slots
- Expansion slots
Physical slot Electrical lanes PCIe generation Connected to Count PCIe x16 16 5 CPU 1 PCIe x16 4 4 Chipset 2 - 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 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 manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16 and 17: M2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU for 2260 and 2280. M2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU for 2260, 2280 and 22110. M2_3 PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset for 2242, 2260 and 2280. M2_4 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA from the chipset for 2242, 2260 and 2280. The longest module is stored. Heatsinks, pages 36 to 43: a screwless M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_1, a screwed M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_2 and a shared screwless one over M2_3 and M2_4. Tech4Gamers also counts three heatsinks, with one shared by M2_3 and M2_4. The manual lists no lane sharing for the M.2 slots.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Three heatsinks, with M2_3 and M2_4 cooled by a shared heatsink. M2_1 has a double-sided thermal pad.- M.2 slots
- 4
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 1
Rear ports
- Rear ports
Type Version Count Max link rate (Gbps) Thunderbolt or USB4 DP Alt Mode USB-C USB4 2 40 Thunderbolt 4 Yes USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 10 Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 10 Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 5 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
- 10
- Rear USB-C ports
- 3
- Fastest rear USB port
- 40Gbps
- Thunderbolt
- Yes
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 1 2 Not available USB 2.0 header (9-pin) 0.48 2 4 Not available - Front USB-C header speed
- 20Gbps
Networking
- Ethernet controllers
- Intel Killer E50001Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 1x Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN controller. Tech4Gamers' table writes E5000B. The suffix is left out.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN.
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Ethernet speed
- 5Gbps
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 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_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. 6 GHz support may depend on country regulations.
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.
- Wi-Fi module
- Intel Killer BE1750x5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x in an M.2 Key E slot. OX.ee's copy of MSI's specification names Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7. The FPS Review says the original board has an Intel Killer BE 1750 module.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's specification: Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot, 320 MHz, up to 5.8 Gbps.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the original MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI has an Intel Killer BE 1750 Wi-Fi 7 module, and the II board has a MediaTek module.
Audio
- Audio codec
- Realtek ALC1220P1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: Realtek ALC1220P, 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF output.
- DAC chip
- Not available
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19 and 23: Flash BIOS button on the rear panel.
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19 and 24: Clear CMOS button on the rear panel. The board also has a JBAT1 jumper.
- POST code display
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 18 and 59: 1x EZ Digi-Debug LED, a two-character display for boot codes. It also has four EZ Debug status LEDs.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026An EZ debug code LED panel with four troubleshooting LEDs. The manual also lists a two-character EZ Digi-Debug LED.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The board has a POST code display and a Debug LED.
- Power button on the board
- No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual lists no power or reset button on the board. Profesional Review also says there is no onboard power or reset button.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026There is no onboard power or reset button. The rear panel has Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons.
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special features list on page 21: Pre-installed I/O Shield.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O panel has a pre-installed stainless steel I/O shield.
- Tool-free features
- Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special features list: EZ M.2 Clip II (screwless M.2 drive clip), EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless heatsink, pages 36 to 43), EZ PCIe Release (button that frees the graphics card, page 33 to 35) and EZ Antenna. The manual's antenna steps say to plug the two cables tight into the connectors.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the top and bottom M.2 heatsinks have EZ release mechanisms, the board has EZ M.2 Clip II, and an EZ PCIe release for the graphics card.
Measured
- 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, 2 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 22 package contents, without the board itself. The USB drive holds the drivers ISO.
Links
- Product page
- www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI10Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Its address is the one in the job brief and in search results. No value comes from it.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI User Guide, 88 pages, PDF created 2024-11-08, hosted by trovaprezzi.it with a retailer cover page. The cover names this exact model, not the II model. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own copy was not opened.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Sources
We read 11 sources for this motherboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdf
- Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300
- Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI
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