MSI A320M PRO-VD/S V2 (MS-7A36)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 51%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics38.4% 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)
Boot Drive40.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A36
MotherboardMSI A320M PRO-VD/S V2 (MS-7A36)  (all builds)
Memory1.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190122
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateJan 01 '21 at 13:58
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User THA-User
Background CPU 36%
Watch Gameplay: 1650 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 3 1200-$100
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
51% Above average
Memory 61
1-Core 80.8
2-Core 152
56% 98.1 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 251
32% 243 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 51%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
Zotac(19DA 2595) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 432.00
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
38.4% Below average
Lighting 54
Reflection 59.5
Parallax 53.7
44% 55.7 fps
MRender 64.5
Gravity 51
Splatting 0.3
28% 38.6 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 38.4%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 240GB (2018)-$35
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF510000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 166 26 13 13 94 107 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
40.3% Average
Read 382
Write 268
Mixed 253
SusWrite 69.5
54% 243 MB/s
4K Read 16.2
4K Write 31.5
4K Mixed 11.5
56% 19.7 MB/s
DQ Read 116
DQ Write 68.6
DQ Mixed 30.9
40% 72 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 40.3%
Great: 55%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$29
289GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 62 61 63 70 72 69 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
46.6% Average
Read 96
Write 93.3
Mixed 65.5
SusWrite 66.2
59% 80.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
164% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GD2.0942WS.001 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 1067 MHz
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32.6% Below average
MC Read 11.1
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 11.6
31% 10.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.2
SC Write 11.8
SC Mixed 11.3
34% 11.8 GB/s
Latency 125
32% 125 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 32.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A320M PRO-VD/S V2 (MS-7A36) Builds (Compare 204 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
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Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI A320M PRO-VD/S V2 (MS-7A36)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $249
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