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

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (93rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 7 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive87.1% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A38
MotherboardMSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)  (all builds)
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220111
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 07 '22 at 13:07
Run Duration195 Seconds
Run User IND-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-$150
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
85.4% Excellent
Memory 82.2
1-Core 146
2-Core 276
92% 168 Pts
4-Core 477
8-Core 754
76% 615 Pts
64-Core 746
46% 746 Pts
Poor: 69%
This bench: 85.4%
Great: 89%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Gamer L TA1D0120A 120GB
41GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM61.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 227 109 84 82 62 84 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
87.1% Excellent
Read 462
Write 312
Mixed 331
SusWrite 108
68% 303 MB/s
4K Read 40.9
4K Write 86.9
4K Mixed 42.6
162% 56.8 MB/s
DQ Read 261
DQ Write 288
DQ Mixed 200
171% 250 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 87.1%
Great: 87%
Seagate ST2000DM005-2CW102 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 177 176 177 171 178 175 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
84.5% Excellent
Read 119
Write 143
Mixed 68.3
SusWrite 176
92% 127 MB/s
4K Read 1.9
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0
88% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 84.5%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata DDR4 3200 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
60.7% Good
MC Read 21.8
MC Write 20.9
MC Mixed 19.9
60% 20.9 GB/s
SC Read 20.3
SC Write 21.1
SC Mixed 20.3
59% 20.6 GB/s
Latency 76.6
52% 76.6 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 60.7%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 64%
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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: 89% - Excellent Total price: $380
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