MSI A320M WATER (MS-7A36)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (16th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 84 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 60.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics50.1% 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)
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A36
MotherboardMSI A320M WATER (MS-7A36)  (all builds)
Memory8.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20230516
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 07 '24 at 22:50
Run Duration186 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU1%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
60.3% Good
Memory 50
1-Core 117
2-Core 224
68% 130 Pts
4-Core 378
8-Core 682
64% 530 Pts
64-Core 931
58% 931 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 60.3%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
Asus(1043 85B0) 3GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.1% Above average
Lighting 61.6
Reflection 63.8
Parallax 59.4
50% 61.6 fps
MRender 63.9
Gravity 65.3
Splatting 55.5
50% 61.6 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 QVO 1TB-$109
865GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVQ02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 306
Write 72.8
Mixed 63.6
32% 148 MB/s
4K Read 7
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 13
28% 6.8 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 128%
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB-$62
130GB free
Firmware: SVT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 304
Write 289
Mixed 300
66% 298 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 34.6
4K Mixed 31
96% 30.3 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 186
188% 303 MB/s
Poor: 73% Great: 130%
Skill SSD120 120GB
23GB free
Firmware: SBFM21.1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 214
Write 94
Mixed 100
30% 136 MB/s
4K Read 12.6
4K Write 24.7
4K Mixed 8.6
43% 15.3 MB/s
DQ Read 72.2
DQ Write 122
DQ Mixed 79
65% 91.2 MB/s
Poor: 43% Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$40
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
63.8% Good
MC Read 25.6
MC Write 22.8
MC Mixed 24.3
69% 24.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.1
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 14.7
44% 15.3 GB/s
Latency 152
26% 152 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 63.8%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 15: 0P 1R 1G 7B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
15% 24% 38 140 0 240 27" 1280 720 SAM105C LC27G7xT
Typical A320M WATER (MS-7A36) Builds (Compare 1 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 33%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI A320M WATER (MS-7A36)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $155
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