MSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 66.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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.
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7A74
MotherboardMSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171117
Uptime12.3 Days
Run DateOct 30 '21 at 13:56
Run Duration198 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU 38%

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-7100-$70
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
66.4% Good
Memory 92.2
1-Core 95.7
2-Core 143
69% 110 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 246
32% 241 Pts
64-Core 199
12% 199 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 66.4%
Great: 69%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 512GB-$65
225GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0427ANR
SusWrite @10s intervals: 423 419 416 408 415 402 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Write 72.7
Mixed 114
SusWrite 414
46% 200 MB/s
4K Read 1.7
4K Write 3.5
4K Mixed 2.6
8% 2.6 MB/s
Poor: 71% Great: 127%
Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB-$78
129GB free
Firmware: CC32
SusWrite @10s intervals: 78 78 78 77 79 77 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Write 0.7
Mixed 11.5
SusWrite 77.9
22% 30 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.2
38% 0.3 MB/s
Poor: 38% Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT16G4DFD8266.M16FE 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.6% Below average
MC Read 11.9
MC Write 7.8
MC Mixed 10.9
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 6.3
23% 8.13 GB/s
Latency 63.6
63% 63.6 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 31.6%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74) Builds (Compare 2,445 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)

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