MSI B450M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 80.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics77.6% 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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A38
MotherboardMSI B450M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38)  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180620
Uptime4.8 Days
Run DateJan 26 '20 at 14:32
Run Duration78 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 18%
Watch Gameplay: Vega-56 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 2600-$155
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
80.2% Excellent
Memory 77.4
1-Core 115
2-Core 231
78% 141 Pts
4-Core 446
8-Core 699
71% 573 Pts
64-Core 938
58% 938 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 80.2%
Great: 81%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX Vega-56-$170
CLim: 1590 MHz, MLim: 800 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.10.2
Performing below potential (58th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
77.6% Very good
Lighting 92.1
Reflection 83.3
Parallax 144
75% 106 fps
MRender 81.5
Gravity 96.2
Splatting 117
82% 98.1 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 77.6%
Great: 85%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
14GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 513
Write 491
Mixed 469
110% 491 MB/s
4K Read 41.1
4K Write 102
4K Mixed 55.9
188% 66.5 MB/s
DQ Read 388
DQ Write 362
DQ Mixed 370
279% 373 MB/s
Poor: 74% Great: 129%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$43
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 1067 MHz
Performing below potential (47th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
79.3% Very good
MC Read 30.4
MC Write 28.5
MC Mixed 26.5
81% 28.5 GB/s
SC Read 21
SC Write 28.5
SC Mixed 23.8
70% 24.4 GB/s
Latency 85.5
47% 85.5 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38) Builds (Compare 555 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 44%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $377
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