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MSI PRO A620M-E vs MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

MSI PRO A620M-E

AM5 · Micro-ATX · DDR5 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification

MSI PRO A620M-E motherboard, top view of the exact global model; CPU and memory are not installed
Exact model & source notes

A Micro-ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD A620: two DDR5 slots (up to 128 GB, DDR5-6800+ OC), a PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot, one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot and Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet.

Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the PRO A620M-E for

  • A Micro-ATX board

Choose the MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI for

  • An ATX board
  • More stated DIMM slots: 4 vs 2
  • Higher stated maximum listed memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
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See the 17 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

AM5 · ATX · DDR5 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard, top view of the exact global model; CPU and memory are not installed
Exact model & source notes

An ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD B850: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-8400+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, four M.2 slots (two PCIe 5.0 x4), Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.

Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 08

Chipset

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

MSI PRO A620M-EAMD A620

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIAMD B850

Manufacturer specification

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

Full specifications ↓

17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Form factor

In Visual facts
MSI PRO A620M-EMicro-ATX; 243.84 × 211 mm
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Memory type, slots and limit

In Visual facts
MSI PRO A620M-E2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6000+ MHz. JEDEC default is DDR5-4800. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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DIMM slots

In Visual facts
MSI PRO A620M-E2
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI4
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Maximum listed memory

In Visual facts
MSI PRO A620M-E128 GB
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI256 GB
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Storage interfaces

In Visual facts
MSI PRO A620M-E1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI2 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

M2_1 connects to the CPU. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

M2_1 and M2_2 connect to the CPU (PCIe 5.0 x4); M2_3 (PCIe 4.0 x2) and M2_4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connect to the chipset. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.

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Onboard M.2 storage slots

In Visual facts
MSI PRO A620M-E1
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI4
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. Check exact processor, BIOS and drive compatibility.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Secondary expansion links

MSI PRO A620M-E1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · The secondary connector is labelled PCI_E2 on this model.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

All three slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E3 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 drops to x2 with M2_3 populated; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Network interfaces

MSI PRO A620M-ERealtek 8111H 1 Gb Ethernet
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIRealtek 8126VB 5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Wired Ethernet only; MSI lists no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware for this board.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 requires supported Windows 11, drivers and access point; MSI specifies Windows 11 24H2 for full Wi-Fi 7 operation. 6 GHz availability depends on country rules. Bluetooth version depends on module vendor and drivers; no measured throughput is claimed.

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Onboard audio hardware

MSI PRO A620M-ERealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIRealtek ALC4080 codec; 7.1-channel
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Fan and pump headers

MSI PRO A620M-E1 CPU; 2 system fan headers
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI1 CPU; 1 pump/system combo; 6 system fan headers
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Counts do not establish connector current limits.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not supplied fans or an assertion of current limits.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Processor-dependent display outputs

MSI PRO A620M-EHDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; VGA
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIHDMI 2.1 FRL: up to 8K 60 Hz
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics. VGA limits: 2048×1536 at 50 Hz, 2048×1280 or 1920×1200 at 60 Hz.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics; supported modes depend on processor.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Memory population OC limits

MSI PRO A620M-E1DPC 1R: 6800+ MHz; 1DPC 2R: 6000+ MHz
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIRyzen 9000: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s; 1DPC 2R / 2DPC 1R / 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI labels these memory speeds in MHz (manufacturer notation); they are the rated data rates. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC limits, not guaranteed stability or measured performance. CPU, BIOS and memory-module compatibility apply.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC configurations, not guaranteed kit speed or measured application performance. CPU, BIOS, memory rank and DIMMs per channel determine support.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Primary PCIe link

MSI PRO A620M-EPCI_E1: CPU PCIe 4.0 up to x16
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIPCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Front USB header capacity

MSI PRO A620M-E4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI4 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Internal-header capacity; requires compatible case ports and wiring. Not rear-panel sockets.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible case ports and cabling; not rear sockets.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Rear USB ports

MSI PRO A620M-E2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI4 USB 2.0; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 2 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Port inventory and interface ratings, not simultaneous measured throughput or charging power.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Missing or non-comparable evidence (5)

Rear Flash BIOS button

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIYes
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback. · Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Button presence only. Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the exact manual.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

CUDIMM operating mode

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIClock-driver bypass mode only
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · CPU and BIOS dependent; some combinations may fail to boot. This is not full clock-driver operation.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

ECC memory operating mode

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFINot verified
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI specifies non-ECC unbuffered memory and does not say whether ECC modules are accepted. · Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

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

NVMe RAID modes

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIRAID 0/1/10
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration; no data protection guarantee.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

3 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

MSI PRO A620M-E

What it brings

  • Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors, with DDR5 memory rated up to DDR5-6800+ (OC) and AMD EXPO.
  • HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 Hz) and VGA outputs for processors with integrated graphics, plus four EZ Debug LEDs.

What to check

  • Two DDR5 slots limit memory to 128 GB, and there is only one M.2 slot, 1 Gb Ethernet and no Wi-Fi.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

What it brings

  • A PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots, with four M.2 slots in total.
  • 5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus three rear 10 Gb/s USB-C ports.
  • DDR5 up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) with AMD EXPO, plus rear Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons.

What to check

  • With Ryzen 8000 processors the PCIe 5.0 slots fall back to PCIe 4.0 (M2_2 to x2 on Ryzen 8500/8300), and a drive in M2_3 drops PCI_E3 to x2.
  • Only four SATA ports and no rear USB port faster than 10 Gb/s; MSI lists RAID modes for NVMe drives only.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
25 of 25 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for MSI PRO A620M-E and MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
SpecificationMSI PRO A620M-EMSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
CPU socket
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
AM5AM5
ChipsetDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
AMD A620AMD B850
Form factorDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Micro-ATX; 243.84 × 211 mmATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
CPU support / BIOS source
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

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 PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX 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 B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Rear Flash BIOS button
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback. · Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Button presence only. Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the exact manual.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedYes
Memory type, slots and limitDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6000+ MHz. JEDEC default is DDR5-4800. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
Maximum listed memoryDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
128 GB256 GB
DIMM slotsDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
24
Memory population OC limitsDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI labels these memory speeds in MHz (manufacturer notation); they are the rated data rates. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC limits, not guaranteed stability or measured performance. CPU, BIOS and memory-module compatibility apply.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC configurations, not guaranteed kit speed or measured application performance. CPU, BIOS, memory rank and DIMMs per channel determine support.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
1DPC 1R: 6800+ MHz; 1DPC 2R: 6000+ MHzRyzen 9000: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s; 1DPC 2R / 2DPC 1R / 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s
CUDIMM operating mode
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · CPU and BIOS dependent; some combinations may fail to boot. This is not full clock-driver operation.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedClock-driver bypass mode only
Storage interfacesDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

M2_1 connects to the CPU. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

M2_1 and M2_2 connect to the CPU (PCIe 5.0 x4); M2_3 (PCIe 4.0 x2) and M2_4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connect to the chipset. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s2 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Onboard M.2 storage slotsDifferent
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. Check exact processor, BIOS and drive compatibility.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
14
SATA storage ports
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. Check exact processor, BIOS and drive compatibility.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
44
SATA RAID modes
Sources
MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

MSI lists RAID modes for M.2 NVMe drives only; SATA RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
RAID 0/1/10Not listed by the manufacturer
NVMe RAID modes
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MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration; no data protection guarantee.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedRAID 0/1/10
Primary PCIe linkDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 4.0 up to x16PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16
Secondary expansion linksDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · The secondary connector is labelled PCI_E2 on this model.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

All three slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E3 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 drops to x2 with M2_3 populated; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1
Onboard audio hardwareDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channelRealtek ALC4080 codec; 7.1-channel
Processor-dependent display outputsDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics. VGA limits: 2048×1536 at 50 Hz, 2048×1280 or 1920×1200 at 60 Hz.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics; supported modes depend on processor.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
HDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; VGAHDMI 2.1 FRL: up to 8K 60 Hz
Rear USB portsDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Port inventory and interface ratings, not simultaneous measured throughput or charging power.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A4 USB 2.0; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 2 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C
Front USB header capacityDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Internal-header capacity; requires compatible case ports and wiring. Not rear-panel sockets.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible case ports and cabling; not rear sockets.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s4 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C
Network interfacesDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Wired Ethernet only; MSI lists no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware for this board.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 requires supported Windows 11, drivers and access point; MSI specifies Windows 11 24H2 for full Wi-Fi 7 operation. 6 GHz availability depends on country rules. Bluetooth version depends on module vendor and drivers; no measured throughput is claimed.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Realtek 8111H 1 Gb EthernetRealtek 8126VB 5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4
Fan and pump headersDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Counts do not establish connector current limits.

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not supplied fans or an assertion of current limits.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
1 CPU; 2 system fan headers1 CPU; 1 pump/system combo; 6 system fan headers
Diagnostic indicatorsDifferent
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MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Status LEDs, not a numeric POST display or an automatic repair guarantee.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — manufacturer specifications
4 EZ Debug LEDs4 EZ Debug LEDs; 1 EZ Memory Detection LED
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
ECC memory operating mode
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MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI specifies non-ECC unbuffered memory and does not say whether ECC modules are accepted. · Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

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