MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC (MS-7A34)

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 (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics52.9% 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)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A34
MotherboardMSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC (MS-7A34)  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170920
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 28 '20 at 13:52
Run Duration90 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU3%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X-$125
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
79.7% Very good
Memory 74.8
1-Core 114
2-Core 228
77% 139 Pts
4-Core 455
8-Core 708
72% 582 Pts
64-Core 926
57% 926 Pts
Poor: 62%
This bench: 79.7%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
Sapphire(1DA2 E387) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1366 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 20.4.2
Performing below potential (79th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.9% Above average
Lighting 66.1
Reflection 69.2
Parallax 83
54% 72.8 fps
MRender 65.7
Gravity 67.1
Splatting 56.6
51% 63.2 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.9%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN720 SDAPNTW-256G-1006 256GB
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 10110006
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,696
Write 1,515
Mixed 1,361
339% 1,524 MB/s
4K Read 45.2
4K Write 128
4K Mixed 64.7
219% 79.3 MB/s
DQ Read 850
DQ Write 598
DQ Mixed 773
564% 740 MB/s
Poor: 99% Great: 217%
SanDisk Ultra 16GB
0GB free, PID 5590
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 102
Write 36.5
Mixed 46
67% 61.3 MB/s
4K Read 5.3
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 2.7
152% 3.07 MB/s
Poor: 10% Great: 31%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSB.M8FADG 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 1200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
87.4% Excellent
MC Read 34.3
MC Write 31.5
MC Mixed 29.9
91% 31.9 GB/s
SC Read 20.6
SC Write 31.5
SC Mixed 25.1
74% 25.7 GB/s
Latency 90.8
44% 90.8 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 87.4%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 46%
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Desktop
Desktop 77%
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Workstation
Workstation 42%
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Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC (MS-7A34)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $376
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