ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
ASRock X870E Taichi wins by 1
MSI
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
LGA1851 · B860
88
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
ASRock X870E Taichi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk at 88. That puts ASRock X870E Taichi ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs 88 MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
Score breakdown
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
88 vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock X870E Taichi | MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | X870E | B860 |
ASRock X870E Taichi
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
FAQ: ASRock X870E Taichi vs MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk? +
ASRock X870E Taichi scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +
At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Is MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk worth the price? +
At $229, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock X870E Taichi or MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.