MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX (MS-7B79)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 80.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics54.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B79
MotherboardMSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX (MS-7B79)  (all builds)
Memory10.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20210518
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateAug 12 '22 at 02:11
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (45th 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 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
80.6% Excellent
Memory 76.6
1-Core 138
2-Core 277
88% 164 Pts
4-Core 454
8-Core 833
77% 644 Pts
64-Core 1062
66% 1062 Pts
Poor: 73%
This bench: 80.6%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1386 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 22.Q2
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
54.9% Above average
Lighting 69.9
Reflection 63.8
Parallax 107
57% 80.1 fps
MRender 62.3
Gravity 81.8
Splatting 47.8
51% 64 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2QEXM7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,612
Write 2,419
Mixed 1,823
508% 2,284 MB/s
4K Read 62.3
4K Write 168
4K Mixed 92.9
302% 108 MB/s
DQ Read 1,338
DQ Write 1,035
DQ Mixed 904
753% 1,092 MB/s
Poor: 178% Great: 355%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BL8G36C16U4B.M8FE1 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
73.7% Very good
MC Read 30.6
MC Write 19.9
MC Mixed 28.3
75% 26.3 GB/s
SC Read 22.7
SC Write 19.8
SC Mixed 27.5
67% 23.3 GB/s
Latency 87.2
46% 87.2 ns
Poor: 74%
This bench: 73.7%
Great: 118%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X470 GAMING PLUS MAX (MS-7B79) Builds (Compare 4,906 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 86%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 81%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX (MS-7B79)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $487
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