Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master vs MSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi
Between the X870 AORUS Master and MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi, the X870 AORUS Master comes out ahead in max memory / m.2 slots, while the MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi wins on several specs. Overall, the X870 AORUS Master scores 69.1 and the MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi scores 54.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X870 AORUS Master is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the X870 AORUS Master if you care most about max memory / m.2 slots. The biggest gaps in its favor are max memory, m.2 slots, wi-fi 7.
The MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram slots, pcie slots, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X870 AORUS Master is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master wins
- ▲Max memory — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲M.2 slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
- ▲Has Wi-Fi 7.
Why MSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Platform
| Spec | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master | MSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870 | B650 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Expansion
| Spec | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master | MSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 256 GBlead | 128 GB |
| PCIe slots | 3 | 3 |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 4lead | 3 |
I/O
| Spec | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master | MSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 14lead | 10 |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | truelead | false |
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