MSI A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 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 87.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics33.3% 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)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C96
MotherboardMSI A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96)  (all builds)
Memory3.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 3 GHz
Display1920x1080x4294967296 szín
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220811
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateOct 23 '22 at 10:23
Run Duration173 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 5500-$80
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
87.5% Excellent
Memory 72.5
1-Core 147
2-Core 281
89% 167 Pts
4-Core 550
8-Core 836
86% 693 Pts
64-Core 984
61% 984 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 87.5%
Great: 101%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 522.25
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
33.3% Below average
Lighting 42.5
Reflection 44.8
Parallax 40.4
35% 42.6 fps
MRender 36.2
Gravity 41.9
Splatting 35.1
31% 37.7 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 33.3%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZALQ256HAJD-000L2 256GB
70GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3L1QFXV7
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 989
Write 167
Mixed 192
96% 449 MB/s
4K Read 26
4K Write 98
4K Mixed 34
135% 52.7 MB/s
DQ Read 249
DQ Write 136
DQ Mixed 169
132% 185 MB/s
Poor: 66% Great: 173%
Seagate ST9250410AS 250GB-$42
40GB free
Firmware: 0006HPM1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 81.8
Write 76.4
Mixed 46.3
50% 68.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
140% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 56%
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 32GB
25GB free, PID null,
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 134
Write 11
Mixed 12
42% 52.4 MB/s
4K Read 7
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 1.5
179% 3.83 MB/s
Poor: 10% Great: 40%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GD2.1127WC.003 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3000 MHz
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
49.5% Average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 17.3
47% 16.5 GB/s
SC Read 19.9
SC Write 19.1
SC Mixed 19.1
55% 19.4 GB/s
Latency 95.8
42% 95.8 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 49.5%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96) Builds (Compare 1,948 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 93%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 111% - Outstanding Total price: $109
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