MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi is a powerful ATX gaming motherboard for Intel processors with an LGA 1700 socket. It supports DDR5 up to 7200+ MHz (OC), a PCIe 5.0 slot, fast M.2 storage, 2.5G LAN networking, and Wi‑Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Robust power delivery and advanced cooling ensure stable performance during gaming, work, and overclocking.
Robust power delivery for high performance
The 16+1+1 phase power design with Mirrored Power Arrangement, two 8-pin CPU connectors, and Core Boost and Memory Boost technologies provides a stable foundation for powerful Intel processors and overclocking.
Advanced cooling without compromise
The large Extended Heatsink, metal VRM heatsink, 7 W/mK thermal pads, and M.2 Shield Frozr covers help maintain low temperatures during prolonged loads. The motherboard is also ready for AIO and custom water cooling.
Fast connectivity and modern interfaces
For gaming builds and productive work, the motherboard offers PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5G Ethernet, and a wide range of connectors on the rear panel.
The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard combines a durable military-inspired design with modern equipment for powerful gaming and work computers. It is compatible with 12th- and 13th-generation Intel Core processors, Intel Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors for the LGA 1700 socket. The six-layer PCB with two ounces of copper and server-grade materials supports reliable signal transmission and long-term operation.
For demanding builds, it features 16+1+1 phase power delivery, two 8-pin CPU connectors, and Core Boost and Memory Boost technologies. The motherboard supports DDR5 memory at speeds of up to 7200+ MHz when overclocked and offers XMP profiles for easy performance configuration of compatible modules.
Key benefits:
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Steel Armor reinforcement for powerful graphics cards,
- fast Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors,
- Extended Heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr, and high-quality thermal pad cooling,
- Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5G LAN connectivity,
- Audio Boost 5 sound system for an impressive gaming experience,
- practical EZ M.2 Clip, Flash BIOS Button, M-Flash, and MSI Center features.
Specifications
- Model
- MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi
- Form factor
- ATX
- Processor socket
- LGA 1700
- Supported processors
- 12th- and 13th-generation Intel Core, Intel Pentium Gold, and Intel Celeron processors compatible with LGA 1700
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory frequency
- Up to 7200+ MHz when overclocked
- Memory overclocking support
- XMP, MSI Memory Boost, Memory Try It
- Power delivery
- 16+1+1 phases, Mirrored Power Arrangement
- Processor power
- 2× 8-pin connectors
- PCI Express
- PCIe 5.0 x16, Steel Armor, SMT slot mounting
- M.2 storage
- Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, EZ M.2 Clip, M.2 Shield Frozr
- USB
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Network
- 2.5G LAN
- Wireless connectivity
- Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Audio
- Audio Boost 5
- Cooling
- Extended Heatsink, VRM heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr, 7 W/mK thermal pads
- Water cooling support
- Pump connector with support for up to 3 A, compatible with AIO and custom liquid cooling loops
- BIOS and software
- Click BIOS 5, Flash BIOS Button, M-Flash, MSI Center, MSI Driver Utility Installer
- Additional features
- Resizable BAR, Mystic Light Extension, VMD, Hardware Monitor
- Printed circuit board
- 6 layers, 2 oz copper, server-grade materials
