MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC (MS-7A40)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (98th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 2 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 89.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A40
MotherboardMSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC (MS-7A40)  (all builds)
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181106
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 19 '19 at 06:37
Run Duration81 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 2600-$150
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
89.2% Excellent
Memory 86.7
1-Core 129
2-Core 259
88% 158 Pts
4-Core 493
8-Core 800
79% 647 Pts
64-Core 1,066
66% 1,066 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 89.2%
Great: 81%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Pcie SSD 256GB
33GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ECFM12.1 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,481
Write 866
Mixed 886
238% 1,078 MB/s
4K Read 43.1
4K Write 126
4K Mixed 62.2
212% 77 MB/s
DQ Read 703
DQ Write 592
DQ Mixed 385
360% 560 MB/s
Poor: 80% Great: 214%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TL48G30S816KRGB 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2933 MHz clocked @ 1467 MHz
Performing below potential (96th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
106% Outstanding
MC Read 41.8
MC Write 39.4
MC Mixed 34.4
110% 38.5 GB/s
SC Read 26.5
SC Write 39.7
SC Mixed 30.9
92% 32.4 GB/s
Latency 70.7
57% 70.7 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 106%
Great: 105%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
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Desktop
Desktop 90%
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Workstation
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Motherboard: MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC (MS-7A40) - $120

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $641
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