MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive127% 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.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C02
MotherboardMSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)  (all builds)
Memory24.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220723
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateFeb 08 '23 at 18:59
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd 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 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
87.6% Excellent
Memory 77.4
1-Core 134
2-Core 226
82% 146 Pts
4-Core 524
8-Core 926
87% 725 Pts
64-Core 1,412
87% 1,412 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 87.6%
Great: 94%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Viper M.2 VPN100 256GB
167GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ECFM32.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 275 265 244 233 239 218 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
127% Outstanding
Read 244
Write 991
Mixed 234
SusWrite 246
98% 429 MB/s
4K Read 37.7
4K Write 150
4K Mixed 67
222% 84.9 MB/s
DQ Read 742
DQ Write 753
DQ Mixed 267
333% 587 MB/s
Poor: 98%
This bench: 127%
Great: 212%
Toshiba P300 2TB-$61
866GB free
Firmware: MX4OACF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 147 149 150 149 151 149 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
90% Excellent
Read 164
Write 183
Mixed 37.1
SusWrite 149
96% 133 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.6
159% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 90%
Great: 108%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
805GB free
Firmware: 03.01A03
SusWrite @10s intervals: 179 178 178 179 180 178 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
112% Outstanding
Read 210
Write 177
Mixed 100
SusWrite 179
122% 166 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 3.1
4K Mixed 1.2
249% 1.9 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 112%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX 2666 C16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
79.1% Very good
MC Read 32.8
MC Write 20
MC Mixed 31.8
81% 28.2 GB/s
SC Read 24
SC Write 19.7
SC Mixed 32.3
72% 25.3 GB/s
Latency 85.4
47% 85.4 ns
Poor: 51%
This bench: 79.1%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) Builds (Compare 19,201 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 98%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 92%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) - $130

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 113% - Outstanding Total price: $538
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