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 above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics30.3% 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)
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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B79
MotherboardMSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX (MS-7B79)  (all builds)
Memory9.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20200611
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 24 '22 at 15:18
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 18%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.05 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
77% Very good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 115
2-Core 212
78% 137 Pts
4-Core 375
8-Core 568
58% 471 Pts
64-Core 581
36% 581 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 77%
Great: 81%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Sapphire(174B 3454) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2050 MHz, MLim: 1902 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 526.98
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.3% Below average
Lighting 37.9
Reflection 43.5
Parallax 39.9
31% 40.4 fps
MRender 39.6
Gravity 40.2
Splatting 29.2
29% 36.3 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 600p Series NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$49
140GB free (System drive)
Firmware: PSF109C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 772
Write 534
Mixed 568
139% 625 MB/s
4K Read 26.7
4K Write 88.3
4K Mixed 40.5
139% 51.8 MB/s
DQ Read 276
DQ Write 452
DQ Mixed 41.8
122% 257 MB/s
Poor: 79% Great: 157%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
1.5TB free
Firmware: MS2OA8K0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 185
Write 193
Mixed 21.1
96% 133 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.7
158% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW16GX4M2D3600C18 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3333 MHz
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
91.8% Outstanding
MC Read 34
MC Write 33.3
MC Mixed 32.9
95% 33.4 GB/s
SC Read 25.8
SC Write 29.2
SC Mixed 23.1
74% 26 GB/s
Latency 72.4
55% 72.4 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 91.8%
Great: 121%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
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Desktop
Desktop 87%
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Workstation
Workstation 81%
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Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX (MS-7B79)

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