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NZXT N7 Z790 — LGA1700 · Z790
NZXT

NZXT N7 Z790

LGA1700 · Z790

85
/ 100
From $329
VS
MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi wins by 3
MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi — LGA1851 · B860 · Wi-Fi 7 · $229
MSI

MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi

LGA1851 · B860 · Wi-Fi 7 · $229

88
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT N7 Z790 lands at 85 and MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi at 88. That puts MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NZXT N7 Z790 if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi if…

  • ✓Great value Arrow Lake board
  • ✓Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5 GbE
  • ✓Solid VRM for mid-range
NZXT N7 Z790 85
vs
88 MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi

Score breakdown

NZXT N7 Z790
85
vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi
88
vrm 88
features 88
bios 88
value 94

Specs side-by-side

NZXT N7 Z790 versus MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi — full spec comparison
Spec NZXT N7 Z790 MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi
Socket
LGA1700
LGA1851
Chipset
Z790
B860
RAM slots
—
4× DDR5-7200
Networking
—
2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7

NZXT N7 Z790

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

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

FAQ: NZXT N7 Z790 vs MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi

Which is better, NZXT N7 Z790 or MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi? +

MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NZXT N7 Z790 worth the price? +

At $329, NZXT N7 Z790 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.

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.

Does NZXT N7 Z790 or MSI B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi 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.