MSI B450-A PRO MAX (MS-7B86)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 97%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 60%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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 92.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics57% 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)
Boot Drive312% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B86
MotherboardMSI B450-A PRO MAX (MS-7B86)  (all builds)
Memory9.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190918
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 23 '23 at 23:50
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 14%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X-$205
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
92.6% Outstanding
Memory 79.7
1-Core 141
2-Core 283
91% 168 Pts
4-Core 564
8-Core 994
94% 780 Pts
64-Core 1,421
88% 1,421 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 92.6%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Nvidia(10DE 1C03) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2025 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 528.02
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
57% Above average
Lighting 69.7
Reflection 75.8
Parallax 70.8
57% 72.1 fps
MRender 65.6
Gravity 74
Splatting 70.2
57% 69.9 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata XPG SX8200 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$82
435GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 42AZS6AC Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1478 1178 1579 545 535 531 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
312% Outstanding
Read 2,683
Write 1,995
Mixed 158
SusWrite 974
320% 1,453 MB/s
4K Read 65.1
4K Write 168
4K Mixed 87.7
300% 107 MB/s
DQ Read 1324
DQ Write 1,032
DQ Mixed 569
591% 975 MB/s
Poor: 147%
This bench: 312%
Great: 311%
IR-SSDPR-S25A-120 120GB
111GB free
Firmware: SBFM01.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 363 353 356 350 358 370 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
109% Outstanding
Read 483
Write 343
Mixed 344
SusWrite 358
86% 382 MB/s
4K Read 40.4
4K Write 104
4K Mixed 43.9
173% 62.8 MB/s
DQ Read 325
DQ Write 351
DQ Mixed 234
205% 303 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 109%
Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown IRP3600D4V64L17S/8G 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 3066 MHz clocked @ 1533 MHz
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
82.9% Excellent
MC Read 32.8
MC Write 23
MC Mixed 32.4
84% 29.4 GB/s
SC Read 24.9
SC Write 22.2
SC Mixed 34.6
78% 27.2 GB/s
Latency 81
49% 81 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 82.9%
Great: 116%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Desktop
Desktop 87%
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Workstation
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Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX (MS-7B86)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $436
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