MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: 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 86.9%, 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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C02
MotherboardMSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191107
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 13 '19 at 17:42
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User CHE-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-$210
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
86.9% Excellent
Memory 70.4
1-Core 146
2-Core 295
90% 170 Pts
4-Core 555
8-Core 806
85% 681 Pts
64-Core 1,083
67% 1,083 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 92%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$139
810GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 517
Write 469
Mixed 281
94% 422 MB/s
4K Read 32.4
4K Write 114
4K Mixed 42.5
164% 63 MB/s
DQ Read 376
DQ Write 350
DQ Mixed 250
219% 325 MB/s
Poor: 81% Great: 133%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$60
2TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 147
Write 136
Mixed 91
92% 124 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1
188% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 C18 2x8GB-$41
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.6% Good
MC Read 29.7
MC Write 18.4
MC Mixed 27
72% 25 GB/s
SC Read 21.5
SC Write 18.2
SC Mixed 24.5
61% 21.4 GB/s
Latency 100
40% 100 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 69.6%
Great: 120%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) Builds (Compare 19,224 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 98%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 87%
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Workstation
Workstation 92%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) - $130

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 111% - Outstanding Total price: $543
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