MSI · Updated June 2026
MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi: price, specs & release date
MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: pcgamer.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Capable power delivery using 16x 90A SPS MOSFETs; Integrated Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5G LAN connectivity.
- Skip if Price listed as a negative versus cheaper competition is a dealbreaker.
Is the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi a good buy?
At $320, the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi is #10 cheapest of the 12 motherboards we track, where the median is $260. On the spec sheet, its m2 slots of 4 is the highest of the 12, and its release of 2022 is the lowest of the 12.
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Two independent labs measured this product across 3 physical metrics — power, thermal and max stable manual. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi
Two whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp) hands-on reviewed the DDR4 variant of this exact board in late 2022. Both rate it a solid, well-equipped budget/entry-midrange Z790 with a latest-generation Realtek ALC4080 codec, capable 16x 90A power delivery, Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5G LAN, four M.2 Gen4 sockets and seven SATA ports. Tom's Hardware flags the ~$300 price as high versus DDR4 rivals; TechPowerUp lists price as a con but argues it is relative to comparably featured boards.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2022-10-20–2022-12-09
Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp
Consistently praised
- Capable power delivery using 16x 90A SPS MOSFETs · 2 sources
- Integrated Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5G LAN connectivity · 2 sources
- Four M.2 sockets and seven SATA ports for ample storage · 2 sources
- Excellent DDR4 memory support with high-frequency headroom · 2 sources
- Premium latest-generation Realtek ALC4080 audio codec
Commonly flagged
- Price listed as a negative versus cheaper competition · 2 sources
- No PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 socket
- VRM heatsink struggles under extreme sustained load without case airflow
- No printed or digital user manual included
Where reviewers disagree The two sources split on VRM thermals, driven by test method. Tom's Hardware measured a stock AIDA64 peak of almost 58 °C and said there is 'nothing to worry about,' while TechPowerUp's Prime95 torture test with the cooling fan removed hit 100 °C and flagged 'Poor VRM thermals' — though TechPowerUp adds this only occurs at an effectively unlimited power limit with no case airflow, and that a 253 W-limited run plateaued at a safe 70 °C.
The sources (2)
Idle power consumption (whole system, at wall): 62 W · Load power consumption (whole system, at wall): 381 W · Peak VRM temperature (AIDA64 stress, stock): almost 58 °C · Max stable manual OC, i9-13900K (P-core / E-core): 5.6 GHz / 4.5 GHz at ~1.34 V
Priced around $300, the Z790 Tomahawk WIFI DDR4 is a solid board to build your Raptor Lake-based system on.
These temperatures are well within the specifications of the power delivery bits, so there's nothing to worry about on this front.
But the price is high for what we're currently seeing on the market.
Peak VRM temperature (Prime95, fan removed): 100 °C · VRM temperature (gaming load, no fan): 60 °C · VRM temperature (253 W power limit, no fan): 70 °C
Specifications
| Price (US) | $319.99 Launch MSRP (DDR5 variant) |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Released | 2022 |
| Socket | lga1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Form factor | atx |
| Memory type | ddr5 |
| Pcie 5 | Yes |
| M2 slots | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
Source: pcgamer.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by amazon.com. Re-verified: LGA1700, Intel Z790, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2 (all PCIe 4.0 x4), 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot, Wi-Fi 6E (Intel) confirmed via PC Gamer review and Amazon title. Launch price $319 (Oct 2022, DDR5 variant) per PC Gamer. Source upgraded from TechReviewer aggregator to PC Gamer review.
Is the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi worth it vs cheaper motherboards?
MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi against its closest cheaper and pricier motherboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Socket | Chipset | Form factor | Memory type | Pcie 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi this | $319.99 | lga1700 | Intel Z790 | atx | ddr5 | Yes |
| ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi | $299.99 | am5 | AMD B650E | atx | ddr5 | Yes |
| ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi | $444.99 | am5 | AMD X670E | atx | ddr5 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi?
Two whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp) hands-on reviewed the DDR4 variant of this exact board in late 2022. Both rate it a solid, well-equipped budget/entry-midrange Z790 with a latest-generation Realtek ALC4080 codec, capable 16x 90A power delivery, Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5G LAN, four M.2 Gen4 sockets and seven SATA ports. Tom's Hardware flags the ~$300 price as high versus DDR4 rivals; TechPowerUp lists price as a con but argues it is relative to comparably featured boards. Praised: Capable power delivery using 16x 90A SPS MOSFETs; Integrated Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5G LAN connectivity; Four M.2 sockets and seven SATA ports for ample storage; Excellent DDR4 memory support with high-frequency headroom; Premium latest-generation Realtek ALC4080 audio codec; Stealthy all-black aesthetic that blends into most builds; Easy, stable manual overclocking. Flagged: Price listed as a negative versus cheaper competition; No PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 socket; VRM heatsink struggles under extreme sustained load without case airflow; No printed or digital user manual included; Generically labeled onboard headers. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi cost?
The MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi has a US price of $319.99 (Launch MSRP (DDR5 variant)), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi compare on price?
At $320, the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi is #10 cheapest of the 12 motherboards we track, where the median is $260.
When was the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi released?
The MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi was released 2022.
What are the MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi's key specs?
MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi (MSI): socket lga1700, chipset Intel Z790, form factor atx, memory type ddr5, pcie 5 Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $319.99 at pcgamer.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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