Unite as One
The MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI is a gaming oriented ATX motherboard constructed around the latest Intel Z790 chipset that balances value with premium hardware.
Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors
The MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard supports 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
Socket Type: LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z790
16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 90A SPS
With its dual 8 pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
1. Digital PWM IC
2. 16-Phase Duet Rail CPU Power (Smart Power Stage / 90A)
3. 1-Phase GT Power
4. 1-Phase AUX Power
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features an extended heatsink and 7W/mK thermal pads.
PCB Cooling: Premium 6-layer server-grade printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & reliability.
SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.
System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers - including a dedicated pump-fan header.
4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (7200 MHz OC)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
* 1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 7200+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.
Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:
1 x PCI-e 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor**)
1 x PCI-e 4.0/3.0 x16 slot*
* Supports x16/x4
** MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard features MSI's Gen4 M.2 slots:
4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI's most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.
Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
2.5G LAN: An Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 20Gb/s.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.