MSI

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — Dual USB4 40Gbps, 5G LAN & Wi-Fi 7 on AM5

A premier flagship AMD X870E ATX motherboard built for maximum power on Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors. Features an intense 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System (80A SPS), dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with EZ PCIe Release, four M.2 sockets (Gen5 + Gen4), Wi-Fi 7, and Realtek 5G LAN.

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI retail box and matte black ATX motherboard with Wi-Fi 7 and USB4 badges
SocketAMD AM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
MemoryDDR5 · 4 DIMM
Form FactorATX
WirelessWi-Fi 7
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Board Map

Every connector, located before you unbox
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI top-down layout showing AM5 socket, 14+2+1 VRM and 4x M.2 slots
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AMD Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) — Centre

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors with long-term platform support and precision boost overclocking.

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14+2+1 Duet Rail VRM (80A SPS) — Top & Left

Heavy extended heatsinks with 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads keep 80A smart power stages cool under high-load continuous compute.

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4 × DDR5 DIMM Slots with Memory Boost — Right

Dual-channel DDR5 supporting up to 256 GB and extreme overclocking speeds up to 8400+ MT/s (O.C.) with AMD EXPO.

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PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot with EZ PCIe Release — Centre

Reinforced PCIe 5.0 graphics card slot with mechanical EZ PCIe Release push-button for effortless GPU removal.

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4 × M.2 NVMe Sockets with Shield Frozr II — Across PCB

Dual PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots plus dual PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, all equipped with tool-less EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks.

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4 × SATA 6Gb/s Ports — Lower Right

Right-angled storage connections supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10 arrays.

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Power Delivery & Thermals

What feeds the socket, and what keeps it steady
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI perspective view showing heavy extended VRM heatsinks and EZ PCIe Release
14+2+180A Smart Power Stages
Dual 8-pinSolid CPU power inputs
EZ Shield Frozr IITool-less M.2 thermal armor
Wi-Fi 7EZ Antenna connectors

14+2+1 Duet Rail 80A SPS Power

Premium 80A Smart Power Stages paired with dual 8-pin connectors feed unrelenting, clean current to Ryzen 9 9950X flagships.

Extended Heatsink with Heatpipe

Heavy aluminum heatsink array connected via heatpipe rapidly disperses heat away from the VRM components.

EZ PCIe Release Button

Mechanical push button placed conveniently on the board allows one-click release of even the thickest RTX 40/50 series GPUs.

Dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C

Two rear USB4 ports deliver up to 40 Gbps data bandwidth and DisplayPort 1.4 video output.

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Lane Map

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (Steel Armor)Primary PCIe 5.0 GPU slot
~128 GB/s
Dual USB4 40Gbps Type-CRear USB4 external ports
40 Gb/s each
M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 × 2 (Shield Frozr)Dual primary Gen5 NVMe SSDs
~128 Gb/s each
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 × 2 (Shield Frozr)Secondary Gen4 NVMe SSDs
~64 Gb/s each
PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)Secondary high-speed expansion
~64 Gb/s
SATA 6 Gb/s × 4Storage drives & arrays
6 Gb/s each
Realtek 5G LANUltra-high speed wired network
5.0 Gb/s
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Rear I/O Bay

Exactly what appears on the back of your case
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI rear I/O: Dual USB4 40Gbps, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, HDMI 2.1, Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
Clear CMOS ButtonInstant BIOS settings reset button
Flash BIOS ButtonQuick BIOS flashing without CPU or RAM installed
USB4 40Gbps Type-CUltra-fast 40Gbps data & DP 1.4 video output
HDMI 2.1 Port4K 120Hz display output from integrated GPU
5G LAN PortRealtek 5Gbps high-speed Ethernet RJ-45
USB 10Gbps Type-A (Red)10 Gbps ultra-fast peripheral ports
USB 10Gbps Type-C10 Gbps front/rear connection
USB 5Gbps Type-A (Blue)5 Gbps high-speed USB ports for peripherals
Wi-Fi 7 EZ Antenna ConnectorsQuick-connect EZ Antenna for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
Audio Jacks + Optical S/PDIFRealtek ALC4080 Audio Boost 5 with digital optical out
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Will It Fit Your Build?

Check these before you add to cart

Processor

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors on socket AM5.

Memory

DDR5 only — 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB and speeds up to 8400+ MT/s with AMD EXPO.

Graphics & Storage

PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with EZ PCIe Release and dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets.

High-Speed I/O

Dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports supporting high-speed docks, external SSDs, and displays.

Networking

Next-gen Wi-Fi 7 with EZ Antenna and 5G LAN wired Ethernet.

Case

Standard ATX form factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) — fits standard Mid-Tower and Full-Tower cases.

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Full Specification Sheet

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
CPU Socket AMD Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
CPU Support AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
Chipset AMD X870E Chipset
Form Factor ATX (30.48 cm x 24.38 cm)
Power Design 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System (80A SPS) with extended heatsinks
Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual channel
Max Memory 256 GB (up to DDR5-8400+ MT/s OC with AMD EXPO)
Primary Graphics Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (Steel Armor, EZ PCIe Release)
Secondary PCIe Slots 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Storage Sockets 4 × M.2 (2x PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 with Shield Frozr II)
SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
USB4 Connectivity 2 × USB4 40Gbps Type-C with DisplayPort output
Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 320MHz) + Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet LAN Realtek 5 Gbps Gaming LAN
Audio Realtek ALC4080 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with S/PDIF
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
What is the benefit of the AMD X870E chipset over B850?+
The flagship AMD X870E chipset uses dual Promontory 21 controller chips to deliver mandatory dual USB4 40Gbps ports, guaranteed PCIe 5.0 graphics plus multiple PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage slots, and vastly expanded high-speed PCIe lane bandwidth.
What is the EZ PCIe Release feature?+
EZ PCIe Release is a mechanical button located near the edge of the board that unlocks the primary graphics card latch instantly with a single push, removing the struggle of reaching under thick GPU heatsinks.
How fast are the rear USB4 ports?+
Both rear USB4 Type-C ports deliver full 40 Gbps transfer speeds, support DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 video output, and are compatible with high-speed external NVMe enclosures and professional audio/video docks.
Does this motherboard feature Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN?+
Yes, it integrates the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) wireless standard with 320MHz ultra-wide channels and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside a Realtek 5Gbps high-speed wired Ethernet port.
How many M.2 NVMe SSDs can be installed?+
You can install up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs simultaneously (two at ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 x4 and two at PCIe 4.0 x4), all protected by tool-less EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
All motherboards sold at AHW Store carry the official authorized distributor warranty with local technical support and replacement. Full terms in our Warranty Policy ↗.
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