MSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (79th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 21 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 82.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics26% 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)
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B89
MotherboardMSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)  (all builds)
Memory7.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20201130
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateJul 24 '21 at 02:04
Run Duration309 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (79th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X-$210
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4.15 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
82.9% Excellent
Memory 81.8
1-Core 126
2-Core 242
83% 150 Pts
4-Core 451
8-Core 814
76% 633 Pts
64-Core 1296
80% 1296 Pts
Poor: 61%
This bench: 82.9%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-$101
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 466.63
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26% Poor
Lighting 32.8
Reflection 20.4
Parallax 17.6
27% 23.6 fps
MRender 36.6
Gravity 33
Splatting 23.7
25% 31.1 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 26%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB-$60
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 5,476
Write 4,510
Mixed 4,617
1,084% 4,868 MB/s
4K Read 308
4K Write 195
4K Mixed 209
837% 237 MB/s
DQ Read 993
DQ Write 604
DQ Mixed 763
578% 787 MB/s
Poor: 73% Great: 130%
Kingston SA400S37960G 960GB
335GB free
Firmware: SBFKK1C3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 440 435 447 451 453 453 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
97.6% Outstanding
Read 412
Write 439
Mixed 379
SusWrite 447
95% 419 MB/s
4K Read 29.6
4K Write 75
4K Mixed 36.3
131% 47 MB/s
DQ Read 257
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 206
182% 269 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 97.6%
Great: 102%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$30
758GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 179 176 173 185 185 186 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 183
Write 173
Mixed 35.7
SusWrite 181
103% 143 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
139% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 104%
Great: 107%
WD Elements 10B8 500GB
36GB free, PID 10b8
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 64 64 64 64 63 63 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
28.6% Poor
Read 60.5
Write 61.2
Mixed 42.3
SusWrite 63.6
77% 56.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
94% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 28.6%
Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
88.8% Excellent
MC Read 37.1
MC Write 28.3
MC Mixed 32.3
93% 32.6 GB/s
SC Read 23.1
SC Write 25.3
SC Mixed 24.5
69% 24.3 GB/s
Latency 77.2
52% 77.2 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 88.8%
Great: 102%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 77: 10R 7G 6B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
77% 26% 90 274 208 165 23.5" 1920 1080 AOC2402 24G2WG3-
History: Score 44: 5R 4G 7B | Score 77: 10R 7G 6B
Typical B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89) Builds (Compare 5,190 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 65%
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Desktop
Desktop 91%
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Workstation
Workstation 62%
Destroyer

Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $398
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