ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING WIFI vs MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI
Key differences
- MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI: max memory 256 GB vs 192 GB (25% higher)
- ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING WIFI: max memory speed 8,000 MT/s vs 7,800 MT/s
Same on both: usb4 No, wi-fi Wi-Fi 6E, socket AM5, chipset X670E, ethernet 2.5 Gbps, m.2 slots 4, sata ports 4, fan headers 8, form factor ATX, memory type DDR5, gpu slot PCIe 5.0, memory slots 4, bios flashback Yes.
| ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING WIFI | MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Power stages (VRM) | 18+2 | — |
| USB4 | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots | 3 | 1 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X670E | X670E |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| M.2 slots | 4 | 4 |
| Rear USB | 1× 20Gb/s Type-C, 2× 10Gb/s Type-C, 10× 10Gb/s Type-A | 1× 20Gb/s Type-C, 1× 10Gb/s Type-C (DP), 2× 10Gb/s Type-A, 4× 5Gb/s Type-A |
| M.2 slots (detail) | 3× PCIe 5.0 x4, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 | 1× PCIe 5.0 x4, 3× PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Rear USB-A | 10 | 6 |
| Rear USB-C | 3 | 2 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| PCIe slots | 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4), 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 slot) | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 slot), 1× PCIe 4.0 x2 (x16 slot), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| SATA ports | 4 | 4 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 | Realtek ALC1200 |
| Fan headers | 8 | 8 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| GPU slot | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| RGB headers | 3× ARGB, 1× RGB | 2× ARGB, 2× RGB |
| Internal USB headers | 1× USB-C 20Gb/s, 1× USB 5Gb/s (2 ports), 3× USB 2.0 (6 ports) | 1× 10Gb/s Type-C, 4× 5Gb/s ports, 4× USB 2.0 ports |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory slots | 4 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt header | — |
| BIOS flashback | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet controller | Intel 2.5Gb | Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5Gb |
| Video outputs | 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.1 | 1× HDMI 2.1, 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Front USB-C header | 20Gb/s | 10Gb/s |
| Max memory speed | 8,000 MT/s | 7,800 MT/s |