MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi: Extra features “cheaper”

Video encoding

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HandBrake

Test environment: For video conversion we’re using a 4K video LG Demo Snowboard with a 43,9 Mb/s bitrate. AVC (x264) and HEVC (x265) profiles are set for high quality and encoder profiles are “slow”. HandBrake version is 1.3.3 (2020061300).

x264 and x265 benchmarks





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    1. It is definitely the weaker feature set that makes this board more affordable compared to the more expensive X670E models. Those (more expensive X670E boards) tend to be built on E-ATX formats, so with a bigger PCB, and precisely to fit more stuff on it. Even among MSI boards, you can compare the features across different price ranges. For example with the X670E Ace tested last year, which costs twice as much (as the X670E Tomahawk WiFi), but is significantly better equipped. Not only in terms of interfaces and connectivity, but the VRM is also more robust. This all adds up to a higher price, but I can’t guess which and to what extent. That’s more a question for those in charge of pricing than for us reviewers. 🙂

      PS: In this price class, of course, other manufacturers also have their models and the differences will be in the details according to who gave higher priority to what elements. We always try to discuss this in the technical details analysis in the first chapters of motherboard tests.

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