MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
The current MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
MSI · MOBO · LGA1700
Retailer photo of MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI (ATX). View this offer in Where to buy
Works well for: Gaming Build
Trade-offs: Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 303); check the price on Amazon
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
- Memory
- DDR5 · 4 slots
- M.2 slots
- 4
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowConsider: ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi offers stronger value around CAD 190.Compare
Prices & availability
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI (ATX) | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 72 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI (ATX) | Newegg | New | CAD 524 | 55 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFIMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#321 of 703 graded motherboards
- #318 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 S WIFI DDR4 74
- #319 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 UD AC 74
- #320 GigabyteGigabyte Z790I AORUS ULTRA 74
- #321 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 74
- #322 MSIMSI MEG Z790 ACE 74
- #323 MSIMSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX 74
- #324 MSIMSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE 74
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#64 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #61 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 73
- #62 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI 73
- #63 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI7 73
- #64 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 72
- #65 GigabyteGigabyte Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE 72
- #66 GigabyteGigabyte B650 AERO G 71
- #67 GigabyteGigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX 71
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#206 of 685 graded motherboards
- #203 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 D AX 89
- #204 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX 89
- #205 GigabyteGigabyte Z790I AORUS ULTRA 89
- #206 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 89
- #207 MSIMSI MPG Z790 EDGE MONSTER HUNTER EDITION 89
- #208 MSIMSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI 89
- #209 MSIMSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 89
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#83 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #80 ASRockASRock X870 Taichi Creator 72
- #81 MSIMSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI 72
- #82 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI7 72
- #83 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 71
- #84 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 71
- #85 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AORUS PRO ICE 71
- #86 GigabyteGigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH 71
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#217 of 680 graded motherboards
- #214 GigabyteGigabyte X870E AERO X3D WOOD 76
- #215 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 76
- #216 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II 76
- #217 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 76
- #218 MSIMSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 76
- #219 ASUSASUS PROART B650-CREATOR 75
- #220 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 75
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#75 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #72 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AI TOP 62
- #73 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 UD WIFI6E 62
- #74 ASUSASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W 62
- #75 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 62
- #76 ASUSASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI 61
- #77 MSIMSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II 61
- #78 GigabyteGigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE 60
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#378 of 703 graded motherboards
- #375 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 53
- #376 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II 53
- #377 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4 53
- #378 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 53
- #379 MSIMSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI 53
- #380 MSIMSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 53
- #381 MSIMSI PRO Z790-P WIFI 53
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#200 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #197 GigabyteGigabyte B850 GAMING WIFI6 34
- #198 ASUSASUS B860M-BRO 34
- #199 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI D4 34
- #200 MSIMSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI 34
- #201 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 34
- #202 ASUSASUS PRIME B760M-PLUS 34
- #203 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 34
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What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value72 | Higher capability MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI 20 +34% capability | Higher Value with current priorities ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 100 +4% capability |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeA Value71 | Higher capability MSI PRO B650-P WIFI S 81 +12% capability | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE B 100 -6% capability |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeC Value62 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE A 88 +25% capability | |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeD Value34 | Higher capability ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI S 98 +88% capability | Higher Value with current priorities ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI C 100 +27% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 303CAD 303 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 303); check the price on AmazonCAD 303 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi holds Relative Value 100 against its 72 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 190
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 264CAD 264 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming Build, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 264); check the price on AmazonCAD 264 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming Build, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE holds Relative Value 100 against its 71 for Gaming Build, at CAD 333
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Workstation is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades C for Workstation, but A for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades C there; Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE grades A at CAD 333
- You want strong value for Workstation specificallyCAD 95 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Workstation, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE holds Relative Value 88 against its 62 for Workstation, at CAD 333
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Small-Case Fit, but A for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades D there; ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI grades S at CAD 280
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small-Case Fit per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI holds Relative Value 100 against its 34 for Small-Case Fit, at CAD 240
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
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Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Chipset
- Intel Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 4
- SATA ports
- 7
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 1
- USB ports
- 4
- USB Type-C
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wifi 6E Bluetooth 5.3
- Ethernet
- 2.5 Gb/s
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Features
- Fan headers
- 8
- RAID
- Yes
- ARGB headers
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
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Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-29
What to check in your build
LGA 1700
Takes LGA 1700 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
ATX
ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR5 · 4 slots · up to 256 GB
Takes DDR5 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #321 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 96. ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI offers A-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #206 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 96. ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI offers C-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #217 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 96. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI offers D-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #378 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 96. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
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Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-29 · formula mobo-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.