MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)

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 (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 92.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C02
MotherboardMSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)  (all builds)
Memory8.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210927
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 27 '21 at 01:55
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G-$166
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
92.2% Outstanding
Memory 72.7
1-Core 167
2-Core 320
98% 187 Pts
4-Core 598
8-Core 977
96% 788 Pts
64-Core 1,536
95% 1,536 Pts
Poor: 69%
This bench: 92.2%
Great: 105%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Pcie SSD 1TB
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ECFM22.6 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,223
Write 2,574
Mixed 1,605
408% 1,800 MB/s
4K Read 48
4K Write 151
4K Mixed 68.8
241% 89.4 MB/s
DQ Read 1,180
DQ Write 960
DQ Mixed 1129
829% 1,090 MB/s
Poor: 112% Great: 284%
32GB free, PID fafa
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
5.8% Terrible
Read 21.2
Write 5.7
Mixed 7.5
SusWrite 5.8
11% 10.1 MB/s
4K Read 6.2
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
23% 2.07 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 5.8%
Great: 6%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$21
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.6% Good
MC Read 24.8
MC Write 22.5
MC Mixed 26.2
70% 24.5 GB/s
SC Read 21.3
SC Write 25.6
SC Mixed 23.9
67% 23.6 GB/s
Latency 95.2
42% 95.2 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 69.6%
Great: 109%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 98%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 87%
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Workstation
Workstation 92%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) - $130

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 110% - Outstanding Total price: $548
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