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ATX motherboard in dark grey with silver heatsinks and a matching Ryzen 7 9700X processor

MSI

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI + Ryzen 7 9700X AMD motherboard & CPU combo

SKU CH-2YXK-SWZNC

AM5 motherboard and 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X combo with DDR5 to 8400 MT/s, PCIe 5.0, 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processo
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memory4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB Memory Support

CPU +Ryzen 7 9700X

  • Ready-to-build combo with Ryzen 7 9700X and X870E board
  • 8 cores and 16 threads deliver 100+ FPS in top titles
  • DDR5 up to 8400 MT/s OC across four slots for 256 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus four M.2 slots including two CPU-attached Gen 5 drives
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels reaches 5.8 Gbps alongside 5G LAN

Combo contents

This package pairs an MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The board uses the AMD X870E chipset and an AM5 socket that accepts Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. It is aimed at builders who want a ready-matched platform for gaming or content creation.

Memory and storage limits

Four DDR5 UDIMM slots support up to 256 GB total capacity. JEDEC speeds run at 4800 and 5600 MT/s while overclocked modules can reach 8400 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 chips. The board provides four M.2 slots; two are wired to the CPU for PCIe 5.0 x4 and two to the chipset for PCIe 4.0 x4, all accepting 2280 or 2260 drives.

Deciding spec

The CPU delivers 8 cores and 16 threads built on the Zen 5 architecture. If your workload needs that thread count and the board's dual-channel 256 GB ceiling fits your memory plan, this combo matches the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $686.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI+R7 9700X
Model nameMAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI+R7 9700X
Part numberMAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
Socket AM5
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memory4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB
Memory Support DDR5 8400–5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600–4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPO™
Supports Dual-Channel mode
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only*
* CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportNon-ECC
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots4x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
4x SATA 6G
M.2_1 slot (From CPU)
• Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors)
M.2_2 slot (From CPU)
• Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series proc
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek® ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio
Supports up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1x Realtek® 8126 5G LAN
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length243.84mmx304.8 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupport for Windows® 11 64-bit

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the combo or buy the X870E Tomahawk WiFi board and Ryzen 7 9700X separately?

The combo delivers the X870E Tomahawk WiFi motherboard paired with the Ryzen 7 9700X in one box, saving the step of matching socket AM5 compatibility yourself.

What does the 8-core 16-thread Zen 5 CPU actually deliver in games?

The Ryzen 7 9700X targets 100+ FPS in top titles, using its 8 cores and 16 threads on the Zen 5 architecture for high frame rates at common gaming resolutions.

How fast is the onboard USB 40G port in real use?

The Lightning USB 40G port provides up to 40Gbps bandwidth, matching USB 4 speeds for docks and high-speed external storage.

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