MSI B450-A PRO (MS-7B86)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 64.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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 (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B86
MotherboardMSI B450-A PRO (MS-7B86)  (all builds)
Memory5.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 18 '18 at 07:22
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 38%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 2600-$155
AM4, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
64.9% Good
Memory 79.1
1-Core 97.5
2-Core 174
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 296
40% 295 Pts
64-Core 312
19% 312 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 64.9%
Great: 81%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 425
Write 299
Mixed 123
62% 282 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 14.1
4K Mixed 25.3
41% 13.3 MB/s
DQ Read 92.4
DQ Write 216
DQ Mixed 165
122% 158 MB/s
Poor: 42% Great: 87%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
125GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 88 88 89 88 88 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
57.2% Above average
Read 111
Write 112
Mixed 85
SusWrite 87.9
73% 99 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.1
225% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 2400 C16 1x8GB-$25
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 1200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
48.5% Average
MC Read 17.4
MC Write 16.4
MC Mixed 15.4
47% 16.4 GB/s
SC Read 16.9
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 15.9
47% 16.5 GB/s
Latency 82.2
49% 82.2 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450-A PRO (MS-7B86) Builds (Compare 1,848 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 44%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO (MS-7B86)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $377
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