NZXT
NZXT N7 Z790
LGA1700 · Z790
85
/ 100
From $329
VS
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk wins by 3
MSI
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
LGA1851 · B860
88
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT N7 Z790 lands at 85 and MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk at 88. That puts MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 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 MAG B860 Tomahawk if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
NZXT N7 Z790 85
vs 88 MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
Score breakdown
NZXT N7 Z790
85 vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
88 vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT N7 Z790 | MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Z790 | B860 |
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 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: NZXT N7 Z790 vs MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk
Which is better, NZXT N7 Z790 or MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk? +
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk 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 MAG B860 Tomahawk worth the price? +
At $229, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.
Does NZXT N7 Z790 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.