MSI A320M PRO-VD/S (MS-7A36)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics58.7% 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 Drive38.8% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A36
MotherboardMSI A320M PRO-VD/S (MS-7A36)  (all builds)
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180129
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 25 '19 at 14:20
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 16%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-9700 APU (2016 M.BR)
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
52.4% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 68.3
2-Core 131
54% 89.6 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 223
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 219
14% 219 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 399.24
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
58.7% Above average
Lighting 73
Reflection 71.3
Parallax 68.6
60% 71 fps
MRender 69.7
Gravity 68.8
Splatting 70.6
57% 69.7 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 58.7%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
52GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 77 51 1.7 60 55 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
38.8% Below average
Read 292
Write 101
Mixed 106
SusWrite 61.9
31% 140 MB/s
4K Read 15.9
4K Write 37.9
4K Mixed 14.1
62% 22.6 MB/s
DQ Read 76.3
DQ Write 132
DQ Mixed 117
85% 108 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 38.8%
Great: 85%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
427GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 167 168 168 167 172 170 MB/s
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 185
Write 169
Mixed 77
SusWrite 168
109% 150 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
152% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 101%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMK8GX4M1A2400C16 CM4X8GF2400C16K4 16GB
2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.6% Below average
MC Read 13.9
MC Write 8.7
MC Mixed 14
35% 12.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.8
SC Write 5.1
SC Mixed 8.4
19% 6.77 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 33.6%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 21%
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Desktop
Desktop 69%
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Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI A320M PRO-VD/S (MS-7A36)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 81% - Excellent Total price: $192
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