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 (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 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 89.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics89.6% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C96
MotherboardMSI A520M PRO-VH (MS-7C96)  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220811
Uptime10.4 Days
Run DateFeb 04 '24 at 19:30
Run Duration181 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 13%
Watch Gameplay: 5700-XT + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-$120
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
89.9% Excellent
Memory 74.5
1-Core 138
2-Core 301
90% 171 Pts
4-Core 564
8-Core 915
91% 740 Pts
64-Core 1,066
66% 1,066 Pts
Poor: 83%
This bench: 89.9%
Great: 107%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 5700-XT-$250
MSI(1462 3812) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 8GB, Driver: 23.12.1
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
89.6% Excellent
Lighting 112
Reflection 180
Parallax 168
91% 153 fps
MRender 111
Gravity 120
Splatting 91.5
86% 108 fps
Poor: 91%
This bench: 89.6%
Great: 104%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
AMD R5M120G8 120GB
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: U0330A0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 498
Write 398
Mixed 395
96% 430 MB/s
4K Read 27.1
4K Write 109
4K Mixed 28.7
136% 55 MB/s
DQ Read 125
DQ Write 112
DQ Mixed 0.4
33% 79.1 MB/s
Poor: 43% Great: 101%
Dexp C100 1024Gb 1TB
245GB free
Firmware: W0303B0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 506
Write 444
Mixed 424
102% 458 MB/s
4K Read 35.6
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 26.5
147% 58.1 MB/s
DQ Read 143
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 37.9
88% 176 MB/s
Poor: 60% Great: 106%
Seagate ST91000430AS 1TB
914GB free
Firmware: CC9D
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 70.2
Write 70.3
Mixed 18.4
38% 53 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.3
60% 0.37 MB/s
Poor: 22% Great: 46%
USB SanDisk 3.2Gen1 64GB
56GB free, PID 5597
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 29.9
Write 13
Mixed 7.7
18% 16.9 MB/s
4K Read 5.1
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 2.5
169% 3.17 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 28%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown JAD3200U1816 1x16GB
1 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
49% Average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 16.2
MC Mixed 16
47% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 17.6
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 17.4
49% 17.2 GB/s
Latency 89
45% 89 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 49%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 22: 0P 1R 3G 8B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
22% 24% 50 218 60 144 24.1" 1280 720 SAM0F91 LC24RG50
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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