MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 48.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics47.3% 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)
Boot Drive103% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (50%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A38
MotherboardMSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)  (all builds)
Memory9.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191107
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 28 '20 at 21:04
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 50%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon 200GE-$57
AM4, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
48.7% Average
Memory 55
1-Core 83.2
2-Core 149
54% 95.8 Pts
4-Core 251
8-Core 217
32% 234 Pts
64-Core 239
15% 239 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1286 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.4.2
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
47.3% Average
Lighting 58.4
Reflection 61.5
Parallax 72.3
48% 64.1 fps
MRender 62.2
Gravity 57.7
Splatting 53.2
47% 57.7 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 250GB-$40
195GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 316 409 423 425 443 258 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
103% Outstanding
Read 470
Write 431
Mixed 425
SusWrite 379
96% 426 MB/s
4K Read 32.5
4K Write 73.5
4K Mixed 44.2
145% 50.1 MB/s
DQ Read 376
DQ Write 354
DQ Mixed 271
229% 334 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 103%
Great: 123%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$24
466GB free
Firmware: KC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 131 131 133 133 133 133 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
75.8% Very good
Read 132
Write 131
Mixed 65.7
SusWrite 132
84% 115 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.9
150% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 75.8%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSB.8FBD2 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
57.6% Above average
MC Read 20.5
MC Write 21.6
MC Mixed 19.1
58% 20.4 GB/s
SC Read 17.6
SC Write 22.7
SC Mixed 19.6
57% 20 GB/s
Latency 143
28% 143 ns
Poor: 52%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 82%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38) Builds (Compare 7,739 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 86%
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Workstation
Workstation 60%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $387
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