MSI A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 94.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive36.9% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C96
MotherboardMSI A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96)  (all builds)
Memory11 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220323
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateMay 24 '23 at 19:53
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User ALB-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-$120
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.45 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
94.6% Outstanding
Memory 79.2
1-Core 172
2-Core 300
99% 184 Pts
4-Core 590
8-Core 923
93% 757 Pts
64-Core 1,110
69% 1,110 Pts
Poor: 83%
This bench: 94.6%
Great: 107%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kioxia-exceria SATA SSD 480GB
105GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFA15.5
SusWrite @10s intervals: 348 126 199 113 120 111 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
36.9% Below average
Read 240
Write 106
Mixed 84.5
SusWrite 169
33% 150 MB/s
4K Read 19.2
4K Write 20.1
4K Mixed 11.7
55% 17 MB/s
DQ Read 13.8
DQ Write 14.8
DQ Mixed 14.2
11% 14.3 MB/s
Poor: 45%
This bench: 36.9%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown INNO115865 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
70.6% Very good
MC Read 29.2
MC Write 17.6
MC Mixed 27.7
71% 24.8 GB/s
SC Read 23.9
SC Write 18
SC Mixed 27.4
66% 23.1 GB/s
Latency 82
49% 82 ns
Poor: 71%
This bench: 70.6%
Great: 105%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96) Builds (Compare 1,963 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 93%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI A520M-A PRO (MS-7C96)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 109% - Outstanding Total price: $119
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