MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 92.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics53.2% 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)
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-7C02
MotherboardMSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display4096 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191107
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 15 '20 at 09:51
Run Duration101 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%
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 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 3600-$84
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Memory 85.2
1-Core 142
2-Core 289
93% 172 Pts
4-Core 533
8-Core 814
83% 673 Pts
64-Core 1,045
65% 1,045 Pts
Poor: 73%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1550 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.12.2
Performing below potential (79th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
53.2% Above average
Lighting 65.1
Reflection 80
Parallax 0.84
53% 48.6 fps
MRender 68.5
Gravity 72.8
Splatting 58.1
54% 66.5 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
8GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900613
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 469
Write 384
Mixed 348
89% 400 MB/s
4K Read 38.1
4K Write 89.4
4K Mixed 36.7
152% 54.7 MB/s
DQ Read 240
DQ Write 264
DQ Mixed 184
157% 229 MB/s
Poor: 42% Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TL48G32S8RRGB16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
88% Excellent
MC Read 35.3
MC Write 24
MC Mixed 34.8
90% 31.4 GB/s
SC Read 25.8
SC Write 23.2
SC Mixed 33.5
79% 27.5 GB/s
Latency 71.8
56% 71.8 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 88%
Great: 112%

 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 19,130 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 98%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 92%
Nuclear submarine

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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 111% - Outstanding Total price: $544
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