MSI X470 GAMING PRO (MS-7B79)

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 (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 64.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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-7B79
MotherboardMSI X470 GAMING PRO (MS-7B79)  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190123
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateJul 21 '19 at 19:20
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 2600-$125
AM4, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
64.5% Good
Memory 76.2
1-Core 115
2-Core 189
73% 127 Pts
4-Core 285
8-Core 474
46% 379 Pts
64-Core 470
29% 470 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 64.5%
Great: 81%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 240GB (2018)-$42
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF450000
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 453
Write 369
Mixed 194
75% 339 MB/s
4K Read 18.5
4K Write 39.7
4K Mixed 18.4
73% 25.5 MB/s
DQ Read 118
DQ Write 47.9
DQ Mixed 39.7
41% 68.6 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 55%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$51
1TB free
Firmware: CC27
SusWrite @10s intervals: 171 169 171 172 172 172 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
99.3% Outstanding
Read 176
Write 149
Mixed 85
SusWrite 171
106% 145 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
148% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 99.3%
Great: 114%
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 2TB (2016)-$79
2TB free
Firmware: CC41
SusWrite @10s intervals: 200 202 205 206 205 204 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
96.1% Outstanding
Read 130
Write 163
Mixed 28.2
SusWrite 204
95% 131 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 5.1
4K Mixed 2.1
378% 2.8 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 96.1%
Great: 110%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1TB
663GB free, PID a200
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 38 38 38 38 38 38 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
19.4% Very poor
Read 37.3
Write 38
Mixed 23.3
SusWrite 38.2
46% 34.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.6
83% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 19.4%
Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z RGB DDR4 3000 C16 2x8GB-$56
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 1067 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.1% Average
MC Read 15.1
MC Write 14.1
MC Mixed 13.3
40% 14.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.7
SC Write 14.1
SC Mixed 13.7
40% 14.2 GB/s
Latency 87.8
46% 87.8 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 42.1%
Great: 101%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X470 GAMING PRO (MS-7B79) Builds (Compare 1,480 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 83%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 81%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PRO (MS-7B79) - $112

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 107% - Outstanding Total price: $608
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