MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 99%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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 99.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics35.1% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive39.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C02
MotherboardMSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)  (all builds)
Memory27.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200609
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateAug 10 '20 at 18:37
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 2070S + 3600 How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (60th 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 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
99.6% Outstanding
Memory 89.7
1-Core 152
2-Core 303
99% 182 Pts
4-Core 589
8-Core 844
90% 717 Pts
64-Core 1,097
68% 1,097 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 99.6%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2070S (Super)-$210
Asus(1043 8727) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2175 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 451.67
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
35.1% Below average
Lighting 39.7
Reflection 45.8
Parallax 37.2
32% 40.9 fps
MRender 56.6
Gravity 39.7
Splatting 51.8
40% 49.4 fps
Poor: 105%
This bench: 35.1%
Great: 123%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SSDPR-CX400-512 512GB
428GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM61.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 417 261 103 100 105 161 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
39.5% Below average
Read 242
Write 106
Mixed 88.2
SusWrite 191
35% 157 MB/s
4K Read 19.7
4K Write 22.5
4K Mixed 12.9
58% 18.4 MB/s
DQ Read 15.3
DQ Write 15.9
DQ Mixed 16.2
12% 15.8 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 96%
SSDPR-CX400-512 512GB
336GB free
Firmware: SBFM61.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 456 207 102 102 102 103 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
94.2% Outstanding
Read 487
Write 456
Mixed 378
SusWrite 178
84% 375 MB/s
4K Read 39.9
4K Write 86.6
4K Mixed 42.6
161% 56.4 MB/s
DQ Read 305
DQ Write 349
DQ Mixed 220
195% 291 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 94.2%
Great: 96%
WD Green 500GB (2009)-$23
354GB free
Firmware: 01.00A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 71 72 73 73 73 MB/s
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
43.4% Average
Read 78.8
Write 70.8
Mixed 53.7
SusWrite 72.4
51% 68.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.5
98% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 43.4%
Great: 54%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown IRP3600D4V64L17/16G 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
102% Outstanding
MC Read 41.5
MC Write 27.1
MC Mixed 41.6
105% 36.7 GB/s
SC Read 27.8
SC Write 27
SC Mixed 40.5
91% 31.8 GB/s
Latency 67.6
59% 67.6 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 102%
Great: 133%

 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 19,224 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: $543
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