MSI A320M PRO-E (MS-7A36)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics17.7% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive8.11% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7A36
MotherboardMSI A320M PRO-E (MS-7A36)  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181213
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 10 '19 at 23:07
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 19%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X-$120
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
85.5% Excellent
Memory 83.8
1-Core 125
2-Core 249
84% 153 Pts
4-Core 469
8-Core 757
75% 613 Pts
64-Core 986
61% 986 Pts
Poor: 64%
This bench: 85.5%
Great: 86%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1350 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.5.2
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
17.7% Very poor
Lighting 0.03
Reflection 69.6
Parallax 88.1
0% 52.6 fps
MRender 69.9
Gravity 66.9
Splatting 57.1
52% 64.7 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 17.7%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU630 240GB
163GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R1210A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 7.8 55 18 34 31 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
8.11% Terrible
Read 83.5
Write 127
Mixed 5.2
SusWrite 28.4
14% 61.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 5.6
8% 2.33 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 8.11%
Great: 101%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$45
2TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 218 215 216 217 213 216 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 53% Great: 106%
SanDisk Cruzer Edge 8GB
1GB free, PID 556b
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 26.2
Write 13.2
Mixed 14.7
21% 18 MB/s
4K Read 6.9
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 2.9
189% 3.9 MB/s
Poor: 7% Great: 13%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CM4X4GD3000C16K2 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2933 MHz clocked @ 1467 MHz
Performing below potential (97th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
104% Outstanding
MC Read 40.9
MC Write 39.2
MC Mixed 33.4
108% 37.8 GB/s
SC Read 24.8
SC Write 39.4
SC Mixed 29.2
89% 31.1 GB/s
Latency 73.9
54% 73.9 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 104%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A320M PRO-E (MS-7A36) Builds (Compare 723 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 33%
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Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI A320M PRO-E (MS-7A36)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 81% - Excellent Total price: $234
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