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:
Digital PWM IC
16-Phase Duet Rail CPU Power (Smart Power Stage / 90A)
1-Phase GT Power
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 2×2 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.
Main Features
Supports 12th/ 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket
Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz
Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material

CPU
CPU Socket Socket 1700
CPU Brand Intel
Installed Processors (Max) 0 (1)
Supported Processor Manufacturer Intel
Supported Processors 12th/13th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
64-bit Support Yes
Socket LGA1700
Rear Panel I/O Ports
USB Ports 1 x USB-C 3.2
1 x USB-C 3.1
4 x USB 3.1
4 x USB 2.0
DisplayPorts 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI Port 1 x HDMI 2.1
RJ-45 Ports 1 x RJ-45
Audio Line In Ports 1 x 3.5mm Jack
Audio Line Out Ports 3 x 3.5mm Jacks
Microphone In Port 1 x 3.5mm Jack
S/PDIF Port 1 x S/PDIF Optical Out
Antenna Connector(s) 2 x SMA Antenna
Internal I/O Connectors
SATA Connectors 7 x SATA III
USB Connectors 1 x USB-C 3.1 header (supports 1 port)
1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports)
Front Panel Connectors 1 x Front Panel
1 x Front Audio
Cooling Fan Support 1 x CPU fan header
1 x Pump fan header
6 x System fan headers
Thunderbolt Port(s) 1 x TBT header (supports RTD3)
Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header
TPM Header 1 x TPM header
Power Connector Port 1 x 24-pin ATX
2 x 8-pin EPS
Other Connectors 1 x M.2 slot, Type 2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen4)
1 x M.2 slot, Type 2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4)
1 x M.2 slot, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4)
1 x M.2 slot, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4 or SATA)
3 x 3-pin ARGB LED headers
1 x 4-pin RGB LED header
1 x Tuning Controller header
Memory
Memory Bus Speed Up to 7200 (OC) MHz
Memory Type DDR5
Maximum RAM 128 GB
Memory Slot 4 x DIMM
Motherboard
Northbridge Z790
RAID Supported Yes
RAID Format RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
SATA Supported Yes
Expansion
Number of PCI Express Slots 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot
1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot (@ x4)
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot
Graphics Device
Integrated Graphics Supported Yes
Sound
Integrated Sound Realtek ALC4080
Warranty
Warranty 3 Years
Network
Integrated Network Intel
Network Speeds Supported Up to 2.5 Gbps
Wireless LAN Yes (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Network Speed Up to 2.4 Gbps
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Version 5.2
System Requirements
Operating Systems Supported Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit
System
Software Included (may be trial or restricted) Yes
Drivers Yes
Physical
Form Factor ATX Motherboard
In The Box Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
2 x SATA Cables
EZ M.2 Clips
USB Drive
Cable Stickers
Wi-Fi Antenna
EU Regulatory Notice
Width 304.8 mm
Length 243.84 mm
Key Features
Firewire
IDE/EIDE Supported
SCSI/SAS Supported
Wireless Network Yes
Chipset Manufacturer Intel
Number of PCI Slots slot(s)
Number of PCI-X Slots slot(s)
Main Colour
Socket(s)
Memory Channel Dual
On-board Audio Type 7.1
Number of SATA Ports 7 port(s)
Number of USB Ports 10 port(s)
SATA III Support Yes
USB 3.0 Support Yes
Multi GPU Support No
VGA Connection No
DVI Connection No
HDMI Connection Yes
DisplayPort Connection Yes
Motherboard Form Factor ATX
Wake on LAN
Motherboard Power Connectors 8 + 8-Pin
Motherboard Chipset Intel Z790
Thunderbolt No
Motherboard Model MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
WiFi Speed 2400 Mbps
USB 3.1 Support Yes
Internal USB3.0 Header Yes
Cooler Height mm
M.2 Support Yes
On-board RGB Control MSI Mystic Sync
Memory Speed 7200 MHz
Skip Audio Test
RGB Header Type 3-Pin ARGB
Addressable RGB Yes
Internal USB Type-C Header Yes
Radiator Length mm
Microsoft Processor List
Power Requirement (auto) 70 W
Cooler count
Max Memory Speed Supported (Non-overclocked) 5600 MHz
Max Memory Speed Supported (overclocked) 7200 MHz
CPU Power Pins (female) 16
PCI Express Power Pins (female)
Total M.2 Slots 4
Maximum NVMe M.2 ports 4
Maximum SATA M.2 ports 1
PCI-e slots
SATA ports 7
No. of front USB2.0 ports supported 4
No. of front USB3.0 ports supported 2
No. of front USB-C ports supported 1
Graphics
Graphics Chipset