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Compare MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX vs MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX and MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI are both motherboards with the same Socket (AM4), Form factor (ATX) and Audio Channels (7.1 Channels). The main differences are in Chipset, Supported Memory, Audio Chipset and LAN Chipset.
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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
  • B450 TOMAHAWK MAX
  • B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II
Model
MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
Release Date
📅 September 2019
Release Date
-
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Socket
AM4
Socket
AM4
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
AMD B450
Chipset
AMD B550
Supported Memory
DDR4
1866Mhz 2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4200Mhz 4266Mhz 4300Mhz 4400Mhz 4533Mhz 4600Mhz 4800Mhz 4866Mhz 5000Mhz 5100Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
No
ECC RAM Support
No
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC892
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC897
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
Realtek 8111H
LAN Chipset
Realtek RTL8125B
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
  • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 6 x Audio Jacks
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x Flash BIOS Button
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 2 x Antenna Bracket
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
  • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
-
Wi-Fi Generation
6E
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
1
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX:

  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1

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Reasons to buy the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI:

  • 80% cheaper, you can save $617.35
  • Wireless LAN Integrated
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR4 4200MHz, 4266MHz, 4300MHz, 4400MHz, 4533MHz, 4600MHz, 4800MHz, 4866MHz, 5000MHz, 5100MHz
  • +2 Ports M.2
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2

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