MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 vs Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W

The MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 and Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W tie on high-power builds, both scoring 82.3. The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W is the cheaper of the two: the MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 costs around 6% more at RRP.

MPG A1000G PCIE5MSIToughpower GF3 1000WThermaltake
Performance scores
High-Power82.382.3
Mainstream8787
Efficiency93.993.9
Value scores
High-Power228.6242.1
Mainstream241.7255.9
Efficiency260.8276.2
Specifications
Wattage1000 W1000 W
ATX Spec33
Efficiency @50%90 %90 %
Warranty10 yr10 yr
RRP$180$170

★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.