The MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi II is an Intel Z890 chipset ATX motherboard for LGA1851 socket, built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It combines a 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, PCIe 5.0, Gen5 M.2 storage, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 for a well-rounded flagship-chipset build.
Specifications
| Socket | LGA1851 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2) |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory | 4x DDR5, up to 256GB, 9200+ MT/s (OC) |
| PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 electrical) |
| Storage | 1x M.2 Gen5 x4, 3x M.2 Gen4 x4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s |
| Networking | Intel Killer 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Rear USB | Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40Gbps), USB 10Gbps Type-C, multiple USB-A ports |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220P, 7.1-Channel Audio Boost 4 |
| Cooling | Frozr Guard extended heatsink, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II |
| Power | Dual 8-pin CPU power, 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System (90A SPS) |
Compatibility: Requires an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (LGA1851) processor. Pairs with DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0/Gen5 M.2 storage for maximum platform performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What CPUs work with this motherboard?
A: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA1851 socket, such as the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.
Q: Does it support PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and SSDs?
A: Yes — the primary PCIe x16 slot and the first M.2 slot both run at PCIe 5.0 speeds.
Q: What wireless connectivity does it include?
A: Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4, plus a 5G-capable Intel Killer LAN controller for wired networking.
Q: Does it have Thunderbolt support?
A: Yes — a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port supporting 40Gbps bandwidth and 8K display output (CPU-dependent).
