MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics60.7% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A38
MotherboardMSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)  (all builds)
Memory25.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191107
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 01 '23 at 22:50
Run Duration159 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 24%
Watch Gameplay: 1660 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 2700-$185
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
70.9% Very good
Memory 72.5
1-Core 104
2-Core 205
71% 127 Pts
4-Core 373
8-Core 590
59% 481 Pts
64-Core 954
59% 954 Pts
Poor: 64%
This bench: 70.9%
Great: 83%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660-$200
CLim: 2145 MHz, MLim: 2100 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 526.47
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
60.7% Good
Lighting 77.1
Reflection 78.7
Parallax 71.5
63% 75.8 fps
MRender 63.2
Gravity 75.8
Splatting 68.4
57% 69.1 fps
Poor: 62%
This bench: 60.7%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
TOSHIBA-TR200 480GB
82GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFA15.3
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 238
Write 104
Mixed 250
44% 197 MB/s
4K Read 27.5
4K Write 63.8
4K Mixed 31.2
115% 40.8 MB/s
DQ Read 283
DQ Write 330
DQ Mixed 220
190% 278 MB/s
Poor: 43% Great: 102%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
663GB free
Firmware: CC43
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 174
Write 190
Mixed 81.5
109% 149 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 1
178% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 60% Great: 113%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 2TB
1.5TB free, PID 0901
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 150
Write 152
Mixed 21.2
126% 108 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 5.2
4K Mixed 0.6
202% 2.4 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 53%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX 2666 C16 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
75.6% Very good
MC Read 30.4
MC Write 23.5
MC Mixed 27.9
78% 27.3 GB/s
SC Read 20.6
SC Write 25.5
SC Mixed 23.4
66% 23.2 GB/s
Latency 95.7
42% 95.7 ns
Poor: 73%
This bench: 75.6%
Great: 103%

 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 86%
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Workstation
Workstation 60%
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Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $388
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