MSI B350M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 53.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive96.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait 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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A38
MotherboardMSI B350M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38)  (all builds)
Memory5.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit färger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170919
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 23 '18 at 18:55
Run Duration168 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 24%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-9700 APU (2016 M.BR)
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
53.2% Above average
Memory 67.8
1-Core 68.4
2-Core 133
53% 89.8 Pts
4-Core 225
8-Core 223
30% 224 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata XPG SX7000 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB
224GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CB1.1.1 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
96.9% Outstanding
Read 1,042
Write 515
Mixed 659
163% 739 MB/s
4K Read 24.4
4K Write 44.1
4K Mixed 11.3
75% 26.6 MB/s
DQ Read 24.2
DQ Write 73.7
DQ Mixed 11.1
19% 36.3 MB/s
Poor: 79%
This bench: 96.9%
Great: 126%
Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 8GB
4GB free, PID 1607
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
6.72% Terrible
Read 19.4
Write 10.5
Mixed 10.6
16% 13.5 MB/s
4K Read 6.39
4K Write 0.03
4K Mixed 0.03
26% 2.15 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 6.72%
Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D26BFSB.8FBD2 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 1200 MHz
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
34.9% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 8.8
MC Mixed 14.4
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 9
21% 7.5 GB/s
Latency 107
38% 107 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 34.9%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B350M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38) Builds (Compare 1,142 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI B350M PRO-VDH (MS-7A38) - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $439
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