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The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is an ATX gaming motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors on socket AM5, with DDR5 memory up to 256GB, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN.

Part number or model
MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
Catalog number
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“MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX”
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard, front

Timeline

Dates from the sources in References

  1. 2025/01Manual first release

Specifications

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Overview

Overview
MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with true Wi-Fi 7 solution, 5G LAN, USB 20Gbps, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power, and exclusive EZ DIY features, it's ready for the battlefield of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series processors.2
Highlights
Less steps, control easily 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 80A SPS Extended Heatsink Design Flawless Wi-Fi 7 & 5G LAN USB20G Type-C connection One-click overclocking Optimized UI / UX design2
EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
Pre-Installed I/O Shield EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II PCIe Supplemental Power 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System with 80A SPS EZ Conn Design EZ PCIe Release Steel Armor II2
PREMIUM THERMAL SOLUTION
Extended Heatsink 8-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper Pump Fan Support Heatsink with 7W/mK Thermal Pad2
HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION
USB 10G 5G LAN Wi-Fi 7 2x PCIe 5.0 M.2 Slots Memory Boost Lightning Gen 5 2x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CHIPSET
AMD B8501
CPU
Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors Socket AM51
MEMORY
4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 8400 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPO™ Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only* * CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual overclocking available after boot. Certain CPUs may fail to boot, but future BIOS updates will improve compatibility. • The DIMM slots on this motherboard have double-sided latches. • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.1
ONBOARD GRAPHICS
1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1 FRL, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.1
SLOT
3x PCI-E x16 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E1 slot • Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors) • Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor) *PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot. You can switch PCI_E3 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the M2_3 slot1
AUDIO
Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-bit/384kHz playback on front panel Supports S/PDIF output1
STORAGE
4x M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices 4x SATA 6G M2_1 slot • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors) M2_2 slot • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors) • Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors) *PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot. You can switch PCI_E3 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the M2_3 slot. ** Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions1
RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices1
USB
4x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 1x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 2x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 3x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear) 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)1
LAN
Realtek® 8126VB 5G LAN1
INTERNAL IO
1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin) 1x CPU Fan 1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 6x System Fan 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2) 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports1
WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH
Wi-Fi 7 Solution The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM * 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2. ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.1
LED FEATURE
4x EZ Debug LED 1x EZ Memory Detection LED1
BACK PANEL PORTS
Clear CMOS Button USB 10Gbps Type-A USB 5Gbps Type-A USB 2.0 5G LAN Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Audio Connectors Flash BIOS Button HDMI™ USB 10Gbps Type-C USB 10Gbps Type-C USB 10Gbps Type-A1
OPERATING SYSTEM
Support for Windows® 11 64-bit1
PCB INFO
ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm1

SPECIFICATIONS

Graphics Interface
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot3
Display Interface
Support 8K@60Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1 FRL – Requires Processor Graphics3
Memory Support
4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5-8400+ MT/s (OC)3
SPECIFICATIONS: Storage
2x M.2 Gen5 x4 128Gbps slots 1x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slot 1x M.2 Gen4 x2 32Gbps slot 4x SATA 6Gbps ports3
USB ports
1x USB 20Gbps (1 Type-C) 5x USB 10Gbps (2 Type-A + 3 Type-C) 5x USB 5Gbps (5 Type-A) 8x USB 2.03
SPECIFICATIONS: Audio
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 53

FEATURES

EZ PCIe Release
A simple press of a button to effortlessly lock or unlock the PCIe slot, simplifying the installation and removal of the graphics card.3
EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
The new tool-less design makes installing or removing your M.2 SSD and Shield Frozr much easier3
Lightning Gen 5
The latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed.3
Quadruple M.2 Connectors
Onboard 4x M.2 connectors with one Lightning Gen 5 solution for the maximum storage performance.3
Extended Heatsink Design
MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.3
Latest DDR5 Memory
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory and MSI Memory Boost technology.3
5G Network Solution
Featuring premium 5G LAN to deliver better network experience.3
Wi-Fi 7
The latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel, achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.3
Core Boost
With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.3
Audio Boost 5
Isolated audio with a high quality audio processor for the most immersive gaming experience3

Form Factor

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm)4

Package Contents

Board
1x Motherboard4
Documentation
1x Quick installation guide 1x European Union Regulatory Notices4
Cables
1x SATA cable 1x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2) 1x EZ Front panel cable4
Accessories
1x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna 1x Cable sticker 3x EZ M.2 Clip II 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover4

History

Revision History
Version 2.0, 2025/01, First release.4

Sources: msi.com, Summary, EXCLUSIVE FEATURES, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; msi.com, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS table, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; storage-asset.msi.com, Datasheet linked from the Specification page, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; download.msi.com, English manual linked from the support page, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC.

Size and weight

Inches and pounds, millimetres and kilograms

The product

WhatInches and poundsMillimetres and kilograms
DimensionsPCB9.6×12 in243.84×304.8 mm

Figures in black are the maker’s. Figures in grey are converted by the wiki (1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg).

Documents

3 linked, none copied here

References

5 sources, each with the day it was read

  1. msi.com, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS table, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 16 specifications, the documents
  2. msi.com, Summary, EXCLUSIVE FEATURES, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 5 specifications
  3. storage-asset.msi.com, Datasheet linked from the Specification page, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 16 specifications
  4. download.msi.com, English manual linked from the support page, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 6 specifications
  5. msi.com, Manual & Document tab, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports the documents

Page history

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  4. Read on download.msi.com: English manual linked from the support page.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet

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