MSI B550AM Gaming

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 83.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardMSI B550AM Gaming  (all builds)
Memory2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190911
Uptime17.3 Days
Run DateSep 21 '21 at 04:53
Run Duration178 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 3600-$83
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
83.3% Excellent
Memory 73.3
1-Core 145
2-Core 255
86% 158 Pts
4-Core 501
8-Core 827
81% 664 Pts
64-Core 1,041
64% 1,041 Pts
Poor: 73%
This bench: 83.3%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1366 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.8.3
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 66.3
Reflection 59.6
Parallax 98.7
54% 74.9 fps
Splatting 46.5
48% 46.5 fps
Poor: 46% Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 240GB (2018)-$35
14GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF400400
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 420
Write 345
Mixed 315
80% 360 MB/s
4K Read 9.7
4K Write 26.5
4K Mixed 6.6
37% 14.3 MB/s
DQ Read 107
DQ Write 98.5
DQ Mixed 35.6
45% 80.5 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 55%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$50
145GB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 54 41 33 58 124 144 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Read 111
Write 95.5
Mixed 69.3
SusWrite 75.6
65% 87.9 MB/s
4K Read 1.8
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0
84% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 106%
PNY USB 2.0 FD 32GB
2GB free, PID 00ee
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3 0 3.6 0 1.8 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
4.09% Terrible
Read 19
Write 10.8
Mixed 2
SusWrite 1.6
9% 8.35 MB/s
4K Read 4.2
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
16% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.09%
Great: 11%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GBF1X08QFHH36-135-K 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.4% Average
MC Read 16.8
MC Write 15.1
MC Mixed 15.6
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 16.1
SC Mixed 16.2
45% 15.7 GB/s
Latency 94
42% 94 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 111%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B550AM Gaming Builds (Compare 116 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 106%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 92%
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Workstation
Workstation 107%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI B550AM Gaming

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $759
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