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

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 68.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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 (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A38
MotherboardMSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (MS-7A38)  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220318
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 12 '23 at 16:32
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 44%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X-$102
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
68.2% Good
Memory 64.3
1-Core 107
2-Core 216
70% 129 Pts
4-Core 413
8-Core 432
56% 423 Pts
64-Core 434
27% 434 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 68.2%
Great: 77%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SKC600/256G 256GB
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: FW200509
SusWrite @10s intervals: 99 26 46 88 105 95 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 42% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HX426C16FB3/8 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
91.1% Outstanding
MC Read 36.1
MC Write 35.2
MC Mixed 31
97% 34.1 GB/s
SC Read 17.6
SC Write 31.9
SC Mixed 23.9
70% 24.5 GB/s
Latency 116
35% 116 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 91.1%
Great: 91%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
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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: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $345
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