MSI
MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi
LGA1851 · B860 · Wi-Fi 7 · $229
88
/ 100
From $229
VS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E wins by 2
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
AM5 · X670E
90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi lands at 88 and ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi if…
- ✓Great value Arrow Lake board
- ✓Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5 GbE
- ✓Solid VRM for mid-range
Pick ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi 88
vs 90 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Score breakdown
MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi
88 vrm 88
features 88
bios 88
value 94
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi | ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B860 | X670E |
| RAM slots | 4× DDR5-7200 | — |
| Networking | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7 | — |
MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi
Pros
- +Great value Arrow Lake board
- +Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5 GbE
- +Solid VRM for mid-range
Cons
- −Only 1× PCIe 5.0 x16
- −No USB4
- −Memory overclocking headroom limited
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
FAQ: MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi vs ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Which is better, MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E? +
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi worth the price? +
At $229, MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in value.
Is ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E 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.