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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI vs MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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

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An ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD X870: 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), two rear USB4 40 Gb/s ports, Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.

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WHAT DIFFERS

4Onboard M.2 storage slots3

NVMe RAID modes0 / 1 / 5 / 100 / 1 / 5

2Rear USB4 Type-C ports1

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

AM5 · DDR5 · ATX · MSI global specification

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An ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD X870: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-8200+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4), a rear USB4 40 Gb/s port, Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.

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Memory type, slots and limit

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

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.

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8200+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 6000+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

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Memory type, slots and limit

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8200+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

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Storage interfaces

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI1 × 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

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 · Ryzen 8000 reduces CPU M.2 links to PCIe 4.0; M2_2 is unavailable with Ryzen 8500/8300. M2_2 and the rear USB4 controller share CPU PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes. With M2_2 populated, each runs at x2; selecting M2_2 x4 in BIOS disables rear USB4. The USB4 controller itself supports at most PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 and M2_3 connect to the chipset. M2_2 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000. Populating M2_3 reduces PCI_E4 to x2. Primary graphics lanes also depend on CPU.

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Onboard M.2 storage slots

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI4

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. Ryzen 8000 reduces CPU M.2 links to PCIe 4.0; M2_2 is unavailable with Ryzen 8500/8300. M2_2 and the rear USB4 controller share CPU PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes. With M2_2 populated, each runs at x2; selecting M2_2 x4 in BIOS disables rear USB4. The USB4 controller itself supports at most PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · M2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000. Populating M2_3 reduces PCI_E4 to x2. Primary graphics lanes also depend on CPU.

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Expansion slots and electrical links

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 · All three connectors have x16 physical length. E1 uses CPU lanes: Ryzen 7000/9000 x16 Gen5; 8700/8600/8400 x8 Gen4; 8500/8300 x4 Gen4. E2/E3 use chipset lanes. M2_3 population reduces E3 to x2; forcing E3 x4 disables M2_3.

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · All four slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300. PCI_E4 runs at x2 when an M.2 SSD is installed in M2_3.

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Onboard audio hardware

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFIRealtek ALC4080 codec; 7.1-channel

MSI PRO X870-P WIFIRealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result.

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Motherboard display outputs

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFIHDMI 2.1 FRL; two USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 outputs

MSI PRO X870-P WIFIHDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 Hz); USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 via USB4 (up to 4K 60 Hz)

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires processor integrated graphics. HDMI maximum 8K 60 Hz; USB4 display maximum 4K 60 Hz. CPU and connected equipment affect support; discrete GPU outputs are separate. M2_2 shares lanes with rear USB4. Populating it splits the link; selecting its x4 BIOS mode disables rear USB4. Controller maximum is PCIe 4.0 x4.

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Manufacturer specification · Requires processor integrated graphics. Discrete GPU outputs are separate.

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NVMe RAID modes

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI0 / 1 / 5 / 10

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI0 / 1 / 5

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Manufacturer specification · RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9000; RAID 10 requires Ryzen 9000 or 7000. Requires compatible drives and array setup.

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Manufacturer specification · RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9000. RAID 10 is not listed for this board.

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Rear USB4 Type-C ports

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI1

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Manufacturer specification · M2_2 shares lanes with rear USB4. Populating it splits the link; selecting its x4 BIOS mode disables rear USB4. Controller maximum is PCIe 4.0 x4.

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Graphics-slot release

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFIEZ PCIe Clip II

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · A finger-operated tail lock on the graphics slot, not the push-button EZ PCIe Release; an installation convenience, not a performance feature.

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications

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Lane-sharing restrictions

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFIM2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000. Populating M2_3 reduces PCI_E4 to x2. Primary graphics lanes also depend on CPU.

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

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

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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PCIe release button

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFIYes

MSI PRO X870-P WIFINot verified

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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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model datasheet

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

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SATA RAID modes

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MSI lists RAID modes for M.2 NVMe drives only; SATA RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · Check the manual or BIOS documentation before relying on SATA arrays.

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI states that SATA_A1–A4, all four SATA ports, do not support RAID.

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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USB port and header capacity

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI1 × USB 40 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 3 × USB 10 Gb/s (2 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 4 × USB 5 Gb/s (4 Type-A); 8 × USB 2.0

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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Combined rear ports and internal front headers. The 40 Gb/s, 20 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s Type-A ports are on the rear; the 10 Gb/s Type-C, two 5 Gb/s Type-A and four USB 2.0 connections are front headers that need compatible case ports. Link rates are nominal maxima.

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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.
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Two rear USB4 40 Gb/s Type-C ports, 5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
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DDR5 up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) with AMD EXPO, plus rear Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons.
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M2_2 shares lanes with the rear USB4 ports (both drop to x2 when it is used) and is unavailable with Ryzen 8500/8300; a drive in M2_3 drops PCI_E3 to x2.
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Only four SATA ports, and MSI lists RAID modes for NVMe drives only.
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MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

What it brings

A PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, with three M.2 slots in total.
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A rear USB4 40 Gb/s port and a rear 20 Gb/s USB-C port, plus 5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
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DDR5 up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with AMD EXPO, plus rear Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons.
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Ryzen 8000 processors drop M2_1 to PCIe 4.0 and the graphics slot to x8 or x4; the third M.2 slot is only PCIe 4.0 x2, and using it drops PCI_E4 to x2.
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No SATA RAID on any of the four SATA ports, and NVMe RAID is limited to 0/1/5 (RAID 5 needs Ryzen 9000).
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CPU socket Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	AM5	AM5
Chipset Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	AMD X870	AMD X870
Form factor Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm	ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
CPU support / BIOS source Sources MSI MAG X870 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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P 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 PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series	AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 6000+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8200+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
Maximum listed memory Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	256 GB	256 GB
DIMM slots Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 DIMM positions; not a capacity or speed guarantee. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	4	4

Storage interfacesDifferent Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 · Ryzen 8000 reduces CPU M.2 links to PCIe 4.0; M2_2 is unavailable with Ryzen 8500/8300. M2_2 and the rear USB4 controller share CPU PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes. With M2_2 populated, each runs at x2; selecting M2_2 x4 in BIOS disables rear USB4. The USB4 controller itself supports at most PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 and M2_3 connect to the chipset. M2_2 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000. Populating M2_3 reduces PCI_E4 to x2. Primary graphics lanes also depend on CPU. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	2 × 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	1 × 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 MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. Ryzen 8000 reduces CPU M.2 links to PCIe 4.0; M2_2 is unavailable with Ryzen 8500/8300. M2_2 and the rear USB4 controller share CPU PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes. With M2_2 populated, each runs at x2; selecting M2_2 x4 in BIOS disables rear USB4. The USB4 controller itself supports at most PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · M2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000. Populating M2_3 reduces PCI_E4 to x2. Primary graphics lanes also depend on CPU. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	4	3
SATA storage ports Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. Ryzen 8000 reduces CPU M.2 links to PCIe 4.0; M2_2 is unavailable with Ryzen 8500/8300. M2_2 and the rear USB4 controller share CPU PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes. With M2_2 populated, each runs at x2; selecting M2_2 x4 in BIOS disables rear USB4. The USB4 controller itself supports at most PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · M2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000. Populating M2_3 reduces PCI_E4 to x2. Primary graphics lanes also depend on CPU. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	4	4
NVMe RAID modesDifferent Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9000; RAID 10 requires Ryzen 9000 or 7000. Requires compatible drives and array setup. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · RAID 5 requires Ryzen 9000. RAID 10 is not listed for this board. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	0 / 1 / 5 / 10	0 / 1 / 5
SATA RAID modes Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI MSI lists RAID modes for M.2 NVMe drives only; SATA RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · Check the manual or BIOS documentation before relying on SATA arrays. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI states that SATA_A1–A4, all four SATA ports, do not support RAID. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not supported
Tool-less M.2 heatsink handling Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI describes tool-less SSD and Shield Frozr installation/removal under EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. An installation convenience, not a cooling measurement; it may not suit every SSD heatsink. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model datasheet MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI describes tool-less SSD and Shield Frozr installation/removal under EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. An installation convenience, not a cooling measurement; it may not suit every SSD heatsink. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	Yes	Yes

Expansion slots and electrical linksDifferent Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 · All three connectors have x16 physical length. E1 uses CPU lanes: Ryzen 7000/9000 x16 Gen5; 8700/8600/8400 x8 Gen4; 8500/8300 x4 Gen4. E2/E3 use chipset lanes. M2_3 population reduces E3 to x2; forcing E3 x4 disables M2_3. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · All four slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300. PCI_E4 runs at x2 when an M.2 SSD is installed in M2_3. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe release button Sources MSI MAG X870 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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — exact model datasheet MSI PRO X870-P WIFI No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Lane-sharing restrictions Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer restrictions; inspect the complete manual when planning simultaneous devices. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	M2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000. Populating M2_3 reduces PCI_E4 to x2. Primary graphics lanes also depend on CPU.
Graphics-slot release Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · A finger-operated tail lock on the graphics slot, not the push-button EZ PCIe Release; an installation convenience, not a performance feature. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	Not provided	EZ PCIe Clip II

Onboard audio hardwareDifferent Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK 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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Realtek ALC4080 codec; 7.1-channel	Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Rear USB4 support Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · M2_2 shares lanes with rear USB4. Populating it splits the link; selecting its x4 BIOS mode disables rear USB4. Controller maximum is PCIe 4.0 x4. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI lists no lane sharing between the rear USB4 port and the M.2 slots on this board. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Yes	Yes
Rear USB4 Type-C portsDifferent Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · M2_2 shares lanes with rear USB4. Populating it splits the link; selecting its x4 BIOS mode disables rear USB4. Controller maximum is PCIe 4.0 x4. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	2	1
Rear USB4 advertised link rate Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Nominal port signalling rate, not measured throughput. M2_2 shares lanes with rear USB4. Populating it splits the link; selecting its x4 BIOS mode disables rear USB4. Controller maximum is PCIe 4.0 x4. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Nominal port signalling rate, not measured throughput. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	40 Gb/s	40 Gb/s
Motherboard display outputsDifferent Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires processor integrated graphics. HDMI maximum 8K 60 Hz; USB4 display maximum 4K 60 Hz. CPU and connected equipment affect support; discrete GPU outputs are separate. M2_2 shares lanes with rear USB4. Populating it splits the link; selecting its x4 BIOS mode disables rear USB4. Controller maximum is PCIe 4.0 x4. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires processor integrated graphics. Discrete GPU outputs are separate. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	HDMI 2.1 FRL; two USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 outputs	HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 Hz); USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 via USB4 (up to 4K 60 Hz)
USB port and header capacity Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Combined rear ports and internal front headers. The 40 Gb/s, 20 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s Type-A ports are on the rear; the 10 Gb/s Type-C, two 5 Gb/s Type-A and four USB 2.0 connections are front headers that need compatible case ports. Link rates are nominal maxima. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	1 × USB 40 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 3 × USB 10 Gb/s (2 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 4 × USB 5 Gb/s (4 Type-A); 8 × USB 2.0

Network interfaces Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI MSI names the Ethernet controller Realtek 8126-CG for this board. · 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 X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Wireless features require compatible OS, driver and router. 6 GHz availability depends on regional rules. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications	Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4	Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4

Rear Flash BIOS button Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Rear-panel control; follow the exact board's firmware and flashing instructions. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Rear-panel control; follow the exact board's firmware and flashing instructions. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Yes	Yes
Rear Clear CMOS button Sources MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control; follow the board manual before resetting firmware settings. MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control; follow the board manual before resetting firmware settings. MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO X870-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Yes	Yes

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