MSI B350M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A37)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (98th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 2 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics58% 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A37
MotherboardMSI B350M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A37)  (all builds)
Memory13.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 13 '20 at 07:01
Run Duration82 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 22%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 1400-$87
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
75% Very good
Memory 73.8
1-Core 104
2-Core 208
72% 129 Pts
4-Core 413
8-Core 575
62% 494 Pts
64-Core 576
36% 576 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 75%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 445.75
Performing below potential (99th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (71 fps cap detected)
58% Above average
Lighting 71.7
Reflection 70.9
Parallax 61.4
58% 68 fps
MRender 71
Gravity 67.5
Splatting 70.5
57% 69.7 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 58%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
25GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0105A
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 507
Write 435
Mixed 28.3
71% 324 MB/s
4K Read 28.4
4K Write 17
4K Mixed 0.6
53% 15.3 MB/s
DQ Read 227
DQ Write 22.6
DQ Mixed 48.2
55% 99.3 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX 2400 C15 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
88.5% Excellent
MC Read 33.7
MC Write 33.3
MC Mixed 29.8
92% 32.3 GB/s
SC Read 21
SC Write 32.6
SC Mixed 25.4
75% 26.3 GB/s
Latency 92.9
43% 92.9 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 88.5%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B350M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A37) Builds (Compare 266 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI B350M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A37)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 103% - Outstanding Total price: $299
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