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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS vs MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS · LGA1851 · Micro-ATX · ASUS global specification

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Exact model & source notes

A Micro-ATX LGA1851 motherboard with 4 DDR5 memory slots, 3 M.2 storage positions and wired Ethernet. Check the exact expansion and storage restrictions before choosing the rest of the build.

Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026.

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WHICH SUITS YOU?

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A Micro-ATX board

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An ATX board
Built-in Wi-Fi

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

LGA 1851 · DDR5 · ATX · MSI global specification

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An ATX Intel B860 motherboard for Core Ultra (Series 2) processors: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-9200+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4), a rear Thunderbolt 4 port, Intel Killer 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.

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Form factor

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSMicro-ATX: 244 × 244 mm

Manufacturer specification · Check case mounting positions and connector clearance.

Source 1

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm

Manufacturer specification

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Plan the complete platform. Check the exact CPU-support list, required BIOS and memory validation before buying. PCIe generations and lane allocations can change with the processor. A socket match or slot count is not a guarantee that every component works together at its highest advertised setting.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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Form factor

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSMicro-ATX: 244 × 244 mm

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Check case mounting positions and connector clearance.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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Memory type, slots and limit

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS4 DDR5 DIMM slots; up to 256 GB; dual channel; Intel XMP

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-9200+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Supported capacity, module population and profile speeds depend on the exact CPU, installed BIOS and validated memory kit. Profile support does not guarantee an overclock.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds; MSI states compatibility and speeds vary with CPU and memory configuration. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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Storage interfaces

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS3 M.2 storage positions; 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 and M.2_3 support PCIe 4.0 x4. The listed Intel RAID support is for SATA storage.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

M.2_1 connects to the CPU; M.2_2 and M.2_3 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 accepts 2280/2260, M.2_2 22110/2280/2260 and M.2_3 2280/2260/2242 drives. Installing a 22110 SSD in M2_2 limits M2_3 to 2242/2260 SSDs. MSI refers to the manual for M.2 heatsink restrictions.

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PCIe expansion configuration

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSIntel Core TM Ultra Processors(Series 2) 1 × PCIe 5.0 × 16 slot Intel B860 Chipset 1 × PCIe 4.0 × 4 slot - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x1

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 and M.2_3 support PCIe 4.0 x4. The listed Intel RAID support is for SATA storage.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

PCI_E1 (x16) connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 (x1) and PCI_E3 (x4) connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 runs at x2 when a PCIe device is installed in PCI_E2. MSI's pages describe the slot lengths differently (two x16-length slots and one x1 slot on the specification page, three x16-length slots in the datasheet); check product photos before relying on a full-length second slot.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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Network interfaces

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIIntel Killer E5000 5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Ethernet is explicitly listed. An omitted Wi-Fi specification is not treated as verified absence.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

MSI's datasheet names the Ethernet controller Killer E5000B; the specification page calls it Killer E5000. Both give 5 Gb/s. · Manufacturer specification · MSI states Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3 and Bluetooth 5.4 depends on Microsoft's Windows 11 plan; 6 GHz band support depends on country regulations. Compatible router and drivers required.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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Audio hardware

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSRealtek codec; manufacturer-listed 7.1-channel configuration

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIRealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel

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Manufacturer specification · Channel configuration and spatial-audio support depend on the connected outputs, chassis audio wiring and software. A codec name is not an independent sound-quality measurement.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware (7.1-channel, S/PDIF output), not a measured sound-quality result.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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Integrated-graphics display connections

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI port 1 × USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C) supports DisplayPort video output Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIHDMI 2.1 FRL (up to 8K 60 Hz); DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 60 Hz); Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 (up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz)

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Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed configurations, not measured display performance. A compatible processor with graphics, suitable cable and supported display mode are required.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires processor integrated graphics; MSI states graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. Discrete GPU outputs are separate.

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Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support / BIOS source

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSIntel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2). Verify the exact CPU and minimum BIOS using ASUS support before buying.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · A shared socket and processor-family listing do not confirm that a particular BIOS revision supports every processor in that family.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

Firmware storage

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS2 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

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Manufacturer specification · Flash-ROM capacity does not identify the BIOS version installed on a retail board.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Clear CMOS button

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIYes

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control; follow the board manual before resetting firmware settings.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wired Ethernet

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

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Manufacturer specification · Link-rate capability; real throughput depends on the connected network, cabling and workload.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Flash BIOS button

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIYes

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control with a dedicated USB 2.0 Flash BIOS port; follow exact-board firmware instructions. Button presence does not establish the installed BIOS or CPU support.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Internal USB connections

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSFront USB (Total 8 ports ) 1 × USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ) 1 × USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 1 × USB 2.0 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Headers need compatible case ports or accessories; they are not additional rear sockets. Follow the stated power and cable requirements.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Lane-sharing restrictions

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIPCI_E3 runs at x2 when a PCIe device is installed in PCI_E2.

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer restrictions; inspect the complete manual when planning simultaneous devices.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed memory overclocking profiles

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSUp to 8800+ MT/s (OC)

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed overclocking configurations, not guaranteed stock transfer rates or tested performance. CPU family and DIMM layout remain material.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NVMe RAID modes

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · Check the manual or BIOS documentation before relying on NVMe arrays.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed operating systems

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSWindows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Individual features and drivers can have newer operating-system requirements, particularly wireless networking.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

PCIe release button

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIYes

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI EZ PCIe Release operates the graphics-card slot latch. This is an installation control, not a PCIe bandwidth or gaming-performance measurement.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Motherboard power connections

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS1 × 24-pin Main Power connector 2 × 8-pin +12V Power connectors

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Check the complete connector list and the PSU cable type. Additional graphics-card, front-panel fast-charge and cooling connections can have separate requirements.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear connections

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS1 × USB 20Gbps port (1 × USB Type-C with DP Alt mode) 2 × USB 10Gbps port (2 × Type-A) 4 × USB 5Gbps ports (4 × Type-A) 1 × USB 2.0 port (1 × Type-A) 1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI port 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 × Audio jacks 1 × Optical S/PDIF out port

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Connector count and listed modes describe the rear panel. USB-C display and charging capability depends on the specific port; display output also depends on the CPU and source configuration.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Specification market

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSASUS global documentation

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Manufacturer specification · UK and US buying links are searches, not proof of stock, identical regional wireless modules, bundles or warranty. Confirm the exact model and part identifier with the retailer.

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SATA RAID modes

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIRAID 0/1/5/10

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists these modes for SATA storage devices; check the manual and BIOS configuration before building an array.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Thunderbolt ports

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W charging

Sources

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Thunderbolt devices and suitable cables required; USB4/USB 3 modes can have different limits.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Tool-less M.2 heatsink handling

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFIYes

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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI describes tool-less SSD and Shield Frozr installation/removal under EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. This does not establish measured cooling effectiveness or compatibility with every SSD heatsink.

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included Wi-Fi

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUSNot verified

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

The inspected specification lists Ethernet but does not establish an included Wi-Fi module. No capability or absence has been inferred. · Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

What it brings

3 M.2 storage positions and 4 SATA connectors provide several drive-connection options.
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1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet provides a wired network connection.
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What to check

M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 and M.2_3 support PCIe 4.0 x4. The listed Intel RAID support is for SATA storage.
Manufacturer source
Check the exact processor, BIOS and memory kit before purchase. The 256 GB ceiling and listed overclocking profiles are configuration limits, not a tested build guarantee.
Manufacturer source
The inspected specification does not verify an included wireless module; plan around the wired connection unless the exact retail configuration confirms one.
Manufacturer source

MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

What it brings

A rear Thunderbolt 4 port (up to 40 Gb/s), Intel Killer 5 Gb Ethernet and Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
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PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, with DDR5 support up to 9200+ MT/s (OC) and CUDIMM support.
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Rear Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons, EZ PCIe Release and tool-less EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II.
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What to check

Installing a card in PCI_E2 drops PCI_E3 to x2, and a 22110 SSD in M2_2 limits M2_3 to 2242/2260 drives.
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Source-backed specifications for ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS and MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Specification	ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS	MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI

CPU socket Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications	LGA1851	LGA 1851
Chipset Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications	Intel B860	Intel B860
Form factorDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Check case mounting positions and connector clearance. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Micro-ATX: 244 × 244 mm	ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
CPU support / BIOS sourceDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · A shared socket and processor-family listing do not confirm that a particular BIOS revision supports every processor in that family. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications	Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2). Verify the exact CPU and minimum BIOS using ASUS support before buying.	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Firmware storage Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Flash-ROM capacity does not identify the BIOS version installed on a retail board. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	2 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS	Not provided
Listed operating systems Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Individual features and drivers can have newer operating-system requirements, particularly wireless networking. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit	Not provided

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Supported capacity, module population and profile speeds depend on the exact CPU, installed BIOS and validated memory kit. Profile support does not guarantee an overclock. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds; MSI states compatibility and speeds vary with CPU and memory configuration. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; up to 256 GB; dual channel; Intel XMP	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-9200+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
Maximum listed memory Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; check CPU support, BIOS and the validated DIMM population. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	256 GB	256 GB
DIMM slots Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions; this count is not a guarantee of capacity or profile speed. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 DIMM positions; not a capacity or speed guarantee. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications	4	4
Listed memory overclocking profiles Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed overclocking configurations, not guaranteed stock transfer rates or tested performance. CPU family and DIMM layout remain material. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	Up to 8800+ MT/s (OC)	Not provided

Storage interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 and M.2_3 support PCIe 4.0 x4. The listed Intel RAID support is for SATA storage. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI M.2_1 connects to the CPU; M.2_2 and M.2_3 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 accepts 2280/2260, M.2_2 22110/2280/2260 and M.2_3 2280/2260/2242 drives. Installing a 22110 SSD in M2_2 limits M2_3 to 2242/2260 SSDs. MSI refers to the manual for M.2 heatsink restrictions. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	3 M.2 storage positions; 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports	1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
M.2 storage positions Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 and M.2_3 support PCIe 4.0 x4. The listed Intel RAID support is for SATA storage. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Storage M.2 positions only (the Key-E Wi-Fi slot is separate). Installing a 22110 SSD in M2_2 limits M2_3 to 2242/2260 SSDs. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	3	3
SATA storage ports Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s; check the source for lane sharing and drive power requirements. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. MSI lists no SATA lane-sharing restriction on the specification page. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	4	4
SATA RAID modes Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI lists these modes for SATA storage devices; check the manual and BIOS configuration before building an array. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	RAID 0/1/5/10
Tool-less M.2 heatsink handling Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI describes tool-less SSD and Shield Frozr installation/removal under EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. This does not establish measured cooling effectiveness or compatibility with every SSD heatsink. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications	Not provided	Yes

PCIe expansion configurationDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 and M.2_3 support PCIe 4.0 x4. The listed Intel RAID support is for SATA storage. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI PCI_E1 (x16) connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 (x1) and PCI_E3 (x4) connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 runs at x2 when a PCIe device is installed in PCI_E2. MSI's pages describe the slot lengths differently (two x16-length slots and one x1 slot on the specification page, three x16-length slots in the datasheet); check product photos before relying on a full-length second slot. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Intel Core TM Ultra Processors(Series 2) 1 × PCIe 5.0 × 16 slot Intel B860 Chipset 1 × PCIe 4.0 × 4 slot - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x1
Lane-sharing restrictions Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer restrictions; inspect the complete manual when planning simultaneous devices. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	PCI_E3 runs at x2 when a PCIe device is installed in PCI_E2.
PCIe release button Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI EZ PCIe Release operates the graphics-card slot latch. This is an installation control, not a PCIe bandwidth or gaming-performance measurement. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications	Not provided	Yes

Rear connections Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Connector count and listed modes describe the rear panel. USB-C display and charging capability depends on the specific port; display output also depends on the CPU and source configuration. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	1 × USB 20Gbps port (1 × USB Type-C with DP Alt mode) 2 × USB 10Gbps port (2 × Type-A) 4 × USB 5Gbps ports (4 × Type-A) 1 × USB 2.0 port (1 × Type-A) 1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI port 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 × Audio jacks 1 × Optical S/PDIF out port	Not provided
Internal USB connections Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Headers need compatible case ports or accessories; they are not additional rear sockets. Follow the stated power and cable requirements. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	Front USB (Total 8 ports ) 1 × USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ) 1 × USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 1 × USB 2.0 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A	Not provided
Integrated-graphics display connectionsDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed configurations, not measured display performance. A compatible processor with graphics, suitable cable and supported display mode are required. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires processor integrated graphics; MSI states graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. Discrete GPU outputs are separate. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI port 1 × USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C) supports DisplayPort video output Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.	HDMI 2.1 FRL (up to 8K 60 Hz); DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 60 Hz); Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 (up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz)
Audio hardwareDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Channel configuration and spatial-audio support depend on the connected outputs, chassis audio wiring and software. A codec name is not an independent sound-quality measurement. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware (7.1-channel, S/PDIF output), not a measured sound-quality result. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Realtek codec; manufacturer-listed 7.1-channel configuration	Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Thunderbolt ports Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Thunderbolt devices and suitable cables required; USB4/USB 3 modes can have different limits. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications	Not provided	1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W charging

Network interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Ethernet is explicitly listed. An omitted Wi-Fi specification is not treated as verified absence. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI MSI's datasheet names the Ethernet controller Killer E5000B; the specification page calls it Killer E5000. Both give 5 Gb/s. · Manufacturer specification · MSI states Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3 and Bluetooth 5.4 depends on Microsoft's Windows 11 plan; 6 GHz band support depends on country regulations. Compatible router and drivers required. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet	Intel Killer E5000 5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4
Wired Ethernet Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Link-rate capability; real throughput depends on the connected network, cabling and workload. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet	Not provided

Motherboard power connections Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · Check the complete connector list and the PSU cable type. Additional graphics-card, front-panel fast-charge and cooling connections can have separate requirements. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	1 × 24-pin Main Power connector 2 × 8-pin +12V Power connectors	Not provided
Rear Flash BIOS button Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control with a dedicated USB 2.0 Flash BIOS port; follow exact-board firmware instructions. Button presence does not establish the installed BIOS or CPU support. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	Yes
Rear Clear CMOS button Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control; follow the board manual before resetting firmware settings. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	Yes

Specification market Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS Manufacturer specification · UK and US buying links are searches, not proof of stock, identical regional wireless modules, bundles or warranty. Confirm the exact model and part identifier with the retailer. ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	ASUS global documentation	Not provided

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Included Wi-Fi Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS The inspected specification lists Ethernet but does not establish an included Wi-Fi module. No capability or absence has been inferred. · Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS — technical specifications MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded.	Not provided	Not provided
NVMe RAID modes Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS No source recorded. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · Check the manual or BIOS documentation before relying on NVMe arrays. MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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