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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI AM5 motherboard with Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU installed

MSI

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI AMD motherboard with Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU

SKU CH-7FT2-HV40X

Socket AM5 motherboard paired with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, DDR5 up to 8400 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • ECC SupportedNon-ECC

CPU +R9 9950X3D

  • 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy multitasking with Ryzen 9 9950X3D
  • 7 GHz max boost clock speeds up single-thread work on Zen 5 architecture
  • DDR5 memory up to 8400 MT/s overclocked via Memory Boost technology
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 connectors for fastest graphics and storage
  • 5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 320 MHz channel for low-latency networking

Combo for AM5 builds

This bundle pairs the MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor for Socket AM5 systems. The CPU delivers 16 cores and 32 threads based on Zen 5 architecture with a 5.7 GHz max boost and 64 MB L3 cache. The board provides an 80A SPS VRM, four DDR5 slots supporting up to 256 GB, and dual-channel memory architecture. It targets enthusiasts who want a high-core-count platform with modern connectivity.

Check BIOS and cooling clearance

Verify that the motherboard BIOS version supports the Ryzen 9 9950X3D out of the box or plan a USB BIOS FlashBack update. Confirm your CPU cooler mounting pattern matches AM5 and that its height clears the extended PWM heatsink. Ensure the power supply provides an 8-pin plus 4-pin EPS connector for the 80A VRM. The four 288-pin DDR5 slots accept unbuffered non-ECC modules up to 8400 MT/s when overclocked.

Sustained load on 80A VRM

The 80A SPS VRM and extended heatsink are designed to keep the 16-core processor at full speed during prolonged workloads. Dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots from the CPU and two additional slots from the chipset maintain bandwidth for storage arrays under continuous traffic. Realtek 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with a 320 MHz channel handle persistent network streams. The USB 40G port sustains 40 Gbps transfers for external devices.

Highlights

  • 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy multitasking with Ryzen 9 9950X3D
  • 7 GHz max boost clock speeds up single-thread work on Zen 5 architecture
  • DDR5 memory up to 8400 MT/s overclocked via Memory Boost technology
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 connectors for fastest graphics and storage
  • 5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 320 MHz channel for low-latency networking

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI+R9 9950X3D
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 5.0 x16PCI_E1 slot (From CPU) Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
PCI Express x4PCI_E3 slot (From Chipset X870) Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
PCI Express x1PCI_E2 slot (From Chipset X870) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4
- Supports 2280/110 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From CPU)
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4
- Supports 2260/80 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Chipset)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2
- Supports 2260/80 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From Chipset)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2260/80 storage devices
* The M2_2 slot will be unavailable when using Ryzen 5 8500G processor.
** PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC4080
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8126-VB
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x Flash BIOS button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A (From CPU)
1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A (From X870 chipset)
1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C (From X870 chipset)
2 x USB 40Gbps Type-C (From ASM4242)
3 x USB 5Gbps Type-A (From GL3523)
4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports (From GL850)
1 x 5Gbps LAN (RJ45) port
2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
2 x audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
Onboard USBAMD X870 Chipset
- 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with Power Delivery Supports up to 27W fast charging
- 2 x USB 5Gbps connectors Supports additional 4 USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan Connectors
- 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 6x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1x 4-pin water-pump/ system fan connector
- 1x EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2 with 11-Pin)
System Connectors
- 1x Front panel audio connector
- 2x System panel connectors
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1x TPM module connector
Jumpers
- 1x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1x OC safe boot BIOS jumper
Form FactorATX
LED Lighting1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
3 x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors
4 x EZ Debug LED
1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
1 x EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2 with 11-Pin)
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Power Connector (ATX_PWR)
2 x 8-pin Power Connector (CPU_PWR)
1 x 8-pin Power Connector (PCIE_PWR)
BIOS Feature1x 256 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.7
Multi-language
SoftwareDrivers
MSI Center
Acrobat
Adobe Creative Cloud
AIDA64 Extreme-MSI Edition
CPU-Z MSI GAMING
MSI App Player (BlueStacks)
Norton 360
FeaturesMSI Center Features
- MSI AI Engine
- Game Highlights
- Frozr AI Cooling
- Hardware Monitoring
- Live Update
- MSI Companion
- System Diagnosis
- Cooling Wizard
- LAN Manager
- Mystic Light
- Ambient Link
- True Color
- User Scenario
- Super Charger +
Thermal Features
- K7 MOSFET thermal pad / K5 Extra choke pad
- Extended Heatsink Design
- Fan headers (CPU + Combo+PUMP + SYSTEM)
- M.2 Shield Frozr
Performance
- Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E Slot / M.2
- Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot / M.2
- Front USB Type-C
- USB with PD
- Supplemental PCIe Power Connector
- Core Boost
- Dual CPU Power
- Memor

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Questions about this item

What is included in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. You must buy DDR5 memory modules, a CPU cooler, storage drives, a graphics card, a power supply and a case separately.

Which memory capacity and speed should I choose for the four DDR5 slots?

The board supports up to 256 GB across four slots in dual-channel mode. For best performance install a matched 2-module kit rated at 8400 MT/s or higher; the CPU officially supports DDR5-5600.

What does the 5.7 GHz max boost clock mean in daily use?

The 16-core CPU can raise up to 5.7 GHz on active cores when thermal and power headroom allows, giving faster single-thread response in games and lighter workloads.

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