MSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 63%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics57.2% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive70.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A74
MotherboardMSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)  (all builds)
Memory5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161202
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateFeb 15 '18 at 01:34
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 45%
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 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4560-$31
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
63% Good
Memory 85.2
1-Core 95.7
2-Core 168
69% 116 Pts
4-Core 234
8-Core 263
33% 248 Pts
64-Core 290
18% 290 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 63%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 390.77
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
57.2% Above average
Lighting 70
Reflection 70.3
Parallax 61.6
57% 67.3 fps
MRender 72.3
Gravity 68
Splatting 70.3
58% 70.2 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 830 256GB-$261
123GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM03B1Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
70.4% Very good
Read 506
Write 333
Mixed 424
93% 421 MB/s
4K Read 21.5
4K Write 64.6
4K Mixed 20.5
93% 35.5 MB/s
DQ Read 21
DQ Write 68.2
DQ Mixed 14
20% 34.4 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 70.4%
Great: 86%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
573GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
83.2% Excellent
Read 151
Write 139
Mixed 142
108% 144 MB/s
4K Read 1.12
4K Write 2.35
4K Mixed 0.31
125% 1.26 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 83.2%
Great: 109%
Seagate Momentus Thin 7200 2.5" 320GB-$29
297GB free
Firmware: 0001DEM1 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
48.5% Average
Read 88.4
Write 80.8
Mixed 60.4
57% 76.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.57
4K Write 1.05
4K Mixed 0.14
59% 0.59 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT8G4DFD824A.C16FBD2 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
44.8% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 13.7
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 13.5
SC Write 15.7
SC Mixed 14.4
42% 14.5 GB/s
Latency 71.8
56% 71.8 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74) Builds (Compare 2,429 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 81% - Excellent Total price: $201
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