MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (21st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 79 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 55.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics43.1% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive30.4% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (68%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C02
MotherboardMSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200422
Uptime1 Days
Run DateNov 30 '20 at 18:36
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 68%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (21st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G-$104
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
55.8% Above average
Memory 65.4
1-Core 78.3
2-Core 144
56% 95.8 Pts
4-Core 258
8-Core 316
37% 287 Pts
64-Core 318
20% 318 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1366 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.9.1
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
43.1% Average
Lighting 51.1
Reflection 47.2
Parallax 84.8
42% 61 fps
MRender 60.4
Gravity 68.3
Splatting 44.7
46% 57.8 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 43.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX500 240GB-$28
151GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6CR013
SusWrite @10s intervals: 267 154 114 111 134 101 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
30.4% Below average
Read 345
Write 319
Mixed 12.3
SusWrite 147
46% 206 MB/s
4K Read 16.2
4K Write 6.8
4K Mixed 0.4
29% 7.8 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 30.4%
Great: 92%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
609GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 173 177 175 178 178 179 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
99% Outstanding
Read 169
Write 162
Mixed 80.5
SusWrite 177
107% 147 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
135% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 99%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CL16-20-20 D4-3200 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
68.7% Good
MC Read 29.9
MC Write 21
MC Mixed 27.9
75% 26.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 12.7
SC Mixed 16
41% 14.4 GB/s
Latency 113
36% 113 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 68.7%
Great: 102%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) Builds (Compare 19,160 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 98%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 92%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) - $130

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 112% - Outstanding Total price: $543
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