
Be unstoppable with the unprecedented speed of the world’s best desktop processors. AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors deliver the ultimate in high performance, whether you are playing the latest games, designing the next skyscrapper or crunching scientific data. With AMD Ryzen, you’re always in the lead.

Performance You Deserve
AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors power the most demanding games and obliterate multithreaded tasks like 3D or video rendering and software compiling. With 8 cores, 16 threads, boost clock of up to 4.7 GHz and up to 36MB cache, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors deliver game-changing performance.

SPECIFICATIONS
Processor | |
Core(s) | 8 |
Thread(s) | 16 |
Base Frequency | 3.8GHz |
Max. Boost Frequency | Up to 4.7GHz |
Cache | 36MB |
Overclockable | Yes |
Lithography | TSMC 7nm FinFET |
TDP | 105W |
Memory Type | DDR4 |
System Memory | Up to 3200MHz |
Processor Graphics | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
PCIe Express Version | PCIe 4.0 |
Socket | AM4 |
Storage Boost Technology | AMD StoreMI Technology |
Launch Date | 11/5/2020 |
Product Family | AMD Ryzen Processors |
Motherboard | |
Model | MAG B550 TOMAHAWK |
CPU Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
CPU Support | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update |
Chipset | AMD B550 Chipset |
Memory | 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR4-4866+(OC)MHz |
On-Board Graphics | 1x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 16 GB |
Expansion Slot | 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3), supports x4 speed 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
Multi-GPU support | Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology |
LAN | 1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller 1x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gbps LAN controller |
Storage | AMD B550 Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor) Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 Supports SATA 6Gb/s Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset) Supports PCIe 3.0×4 Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices |
Audio | 8-Channel(7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost(ALC1200) |
USB Ports | AMD B550 Chipset 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector) 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) AMD Processor 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C port and 1 Type-A port on the back panel) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel |
Internal Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2x M.2 slots (M-Key) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1x TPM module connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper |
Accessories | Quick Installation Guide MSI Case Badge 2x SATA Cables Driver DVD Product Registration Card User Manual Promotion Card |
Warranty | 3 Years of Brand Warranty |
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK
The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.

Extended Heatsink Design
With more cores processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.

M.2 Shield Frozr
Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.

USB 3.2 GEN 2
Read and write your files over USB faster than ever. MSI MAG series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, delivering 10Gbps transferring speed by both USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C.

Lightning Gen 4 M.2
Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.

DDR4 Boost
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what.

Mystic Light
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and 29 LED effects. The Mystic Light Extension will help to decorate you gaming rig by the LED Strips.