MSI A520M PRO-VH (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 below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 73.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics29.2% 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C96
MotherboardMSI A520M PRO-VH (MS-7C96)  (all builds)
Memory1 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210114
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 02 '24 at 07:16
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 22%
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 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
73.8% Very good
Memory 67.9
1-Core 111
2-Core 217
72% 132 Pts
4-Core 427
8-Core 802
73% 615 Pts
64-Core 1018
63% 1018 Pts
Poor: 66%
This bench: 73.8%
Great: 93%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 1877 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 537.34
Performing below potential (59th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
29.2% Poor
Lighting 36.1
Reflection 43.1
Parallax 40
29% 39.7 fps
MRender 38.9
Gravity 40.3
Splatting 28.6
29% 35.9 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 29.2%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S3H01103
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 252
Write 126
Mixed 4.7
28% 128 MB/s
4K Read 11.5
4K Write 76.9
4K Mixed 19.6
83% 36 MB/s
DQ Read 306
DQ Write 330
DQ Mixed 16.9
96% 218 MB/s
Poor: 39% Great: 102%
PHD 3.0 Silicon-Power 1TB
370GB free, PID 55aa
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 31.7
Write 33
Mixed 25.9
39% 30.2 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 3.7
4K Mixed 0.7
154% 1.83 MB/s
Poor: 12% Great: 49%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingmax GLAG42F-18---------- 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
36.7% Below average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 10.2
MC Mixed 13.4
36% 12.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.8
SC Write 11.6
SC Mixed 11.8
33% 11.4 GB/s
Latency 107
38% 107 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 36.7%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 43: 0P 2R 7G 12B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
43% 47% 45 183 10 60 24.3" 1920 1017 AOP0912 24MV1Y P
Typical A520M PRO-VH (MS-7C96) Builds (Compare 210 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $150
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