MSI X470 GAMING PRO (MS-7B79)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing 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 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 83.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics67.4% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B79
MotherboardMSI X470 GAMING PRO (MS-7B79)  (all builds)
Memory7.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190906
Uptime3.1 Days
Run DateJan 26 '20 at 03:00
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User ISL-User
Background CPU 20%
Watch Gameplay: 1660 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 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 3600X-$210
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
83.1% Excellent
Memory 77.1
1-Core 145
2-Core 260
88% 161 Pts
4-Core 478
8-Core 819
79% 648 Pts
64-Core 990
61% 990 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 83.1%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660-$143
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 441.66
Performing below potential (40th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
67.4% Good
Lighting 88.2
Reflection 79.6
Parallax 71.6
72% 79.8 fps
MRender 67.5
Gravity 72.6
Splatting 73.7
59% 71.3 fps
Poor: 62%
This bench: 67.4%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
41GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 5,658
Write 46.5
Mixed 95.5
402% 1,933 MB/s
4K Read 552
4K Write 2.9
4K Mixed 5.8
846% 187 MB/s
Poor: 41% Great: 85%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
215GB free
Firmware: CC43
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 153
Write 160
Mixed 77.7
96% 130 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
152% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 60% Great: 113%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
915GB free
Firmware: CC45
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 199
Write 150
Mixed 89.5
108% 146 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.7
148% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair ValueSelect DDR4 2666 C18 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2667 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
74.3% Very good
MC Read 31.1
MC Write 19.9
MC Mixed 29.8
77% 26.9 GB/s
SC Read 21.2
SC Write 19.7
SC Mixed 23.2
61% 21.4 GB/s
Latency 86.1
46% 86.1 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 74.3%
Great: 96%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 83%
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Desktop
Desktop 85%
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Workstation
Workstation 81%
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Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PRO (MS-7B79) - $112

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