MSI B350M BAZOOKA (MS-7A38)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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. 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 57.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics40.4% 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 DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (55%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A38
MotherboardMSI B350M BAZOOKA (MS-7A38)  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170727
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 12 '18 at 04:07
Run Duration89 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 55%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 1400-$87
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
57.5% Above average
Memory 64.5
1-Core 88.3
2-Core 156
59% 103 Pts
4-Core 271
8-Core 528
47% 399 Pts
64-Core 538
33% 538 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1366 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.10.1
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
40.4% Average
Lighting 45
Reflection 56.5
Parallax 80.7
37% 60.8 fps
MRender 62.6
Gravity 61.7
Splatting 52.3
48% 58.8 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 40.4%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
754GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
86% Excellent
Read 156
Write 143
Mixed 136
109% 145 MB/s
4K Read 1.02
4K Write 2.21
4K Mixed 0.26
112% 1.16 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 86%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata DDR4 2400 2OZ 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 1200 MHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
43.7% Average
MC Read 15.6
MC Write 16.5
MC Mixed 15
45% 15.7 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 11.1
SC Mixed 12
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 115
35% 115 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B350M BAZOOKA (MS-7A38) Builds (Compare 1,545 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI B350M BAZOOKA (MS-7A38) - $75

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $372
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