MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi Review: Still Worth It?

MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi

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The short version

Buy it if

Owners of an AM4 Ryzen CPU and DDR4 memory who want a well cooled X570 board
Builders who want 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and two Gen4 M.2 slots without add-in cards
Anyone who may need to update the BIOS without a compatible CPU, using flashback

Skip it if

You are starting a new build; AM5 boards like the B650 Tomahawk WiFi have an upgrade path
You rely on onboard audio quality
You want a board that is still sold new and fully stocked

What owners like

VRM temperatures among the best one reviewer had measured in three years, with room for a Ryzen 9 5950X
2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and BIOS flashback at a mid-range price
Mature BIOS overclocking options in later firmware
Restrained lighting

Common complaints

Onboard audio measured poorly in one review
Fan headers bunched along the bottom edge and a legacy PS/2 port
Memory compatibility issues with Ryzen 2000 chips and a QVL that favors Samsung B-die
Only two SATA cables in the box, and privacy concerns about MSI Dragon Center software

Based on MSI's datasheet, the LDLC product listing, a long-form review on the Win-Raid forum, the Amazon listing, and a PCWorld review of the AM5 alternative.

Research scores

Performance 8.0 very cool VRM that handles a Ryzen 9 5950X, with Gen4 M.2 and 2.5G LAN

Build quality 7.5 large VRM heatsinks and M.2 covers, but weak onboard audio

Ease of use 7.0 BIOS flashback helps, but awkward fan headers and memory quirks on older Ryzen

Value 6.0 older AM4 platform that is no longer on sale at some retailers

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$$

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

An ATX motherboard for AMD AM4 Ryzen processors with the X570 chipset, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6; it is an older generation board, and the same Amazon listing now shows the X570S Tomahawk Max WiFi.

Flash BIOS button on the rear panel for updating firmware without a CPU
Both M.2 slots run at PCIe Gen4 x4 and have heatsink covers
Chipset fan stays off until 65C, and its behavior can be adjusted in BIOS
Two RGB and two addressable RGB headers
Large VRM heatsinks with a digital power design

A solid AM4 board for someone building or upgrading around a Ryzen 3000 or 5000 chip who wants strong power delivery, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6 in one package. Its VRM ran cooler than almost anything one long-time reviewer had tested. The trade-offs are age and finish: AM4 and DDR4 are a dead end next to AM5, retailers such as LDLC list it as no longer on sale, and one review called the onboard audio weak and the fan header layout awkward.

How it compares

MSI MAG X570S Tomahawk Max WiFiThe refresh that the same Amazon listing now carries, with Wi-Fi 6E, for staying on AM4 with a newer board$$

MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFiBetter for a new build: AM5, DDR5, three PCIe Gen4 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6E and a 14+2+1 phase design$$

Specs

Socket and chipset: AMD AM4, X570
CPU support (datasheet): 2nd and 3rd Gen Ryzen, Ryzen with Radeon graphics; not Ryzen 1000 or Athlon 200 per LDLC
Memory: 4 DIMMs, dual channel DDR4, up to 128GB, DDR4-4600 (OC)
Expansion: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 x PCIe x1
Storage: 2 x M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s, RAID 0, 1, 10
USB: 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2 Type-C, 3 Type-A), 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0 (total incl. headers)
Networking: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, Bluetooth 5.1
Audio: Realtek ALC1200, 7.1 channel, optical S/PDIF out
Video out: HDMI (for Ryzen chips with graphics)
Form factor: ATX, 305 x 244 mm

Worth knowing

LDLC lists the board as not compatible with Ryzen 1000 series and Athlon 200 series processors.

Questions

Does the MSI X570 Tomahawk WiFi support Ryzen 5000?

MSI's datasheet lists 2nd and 3rd Gen Ryzen, but a reviewer ran a Ryzen 9 5950X on it. Check MSI's CPU support list for the BIOS version needed and use the Flash BIOS button if required.

Does the X570 Tomahawk have BIOS flashback?

Yes. There is a Flash BIOS button on the rear panel.

Is the X570 Tomahawk chipset fan loud?

One review found it stays off until the chipset reaches 65C and starts at low noise, and the curve can be changed in BIOS.

What is the difference between the X570 and X570S Tomahawk?

The X570S Tomahawk Max WiFi is the later refresh and comes with Wi-Fi 6E, while the original uses Wi-Fi 6 (AX200).

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.