MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B85)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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 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 83.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics46.2% 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 Drive55.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B85
MotherboardMSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B85)  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190924
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateFeb 02 '20 at 21:49
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 29%

 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-$210
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
83.8% Excellent
Memory 69.3
1-Core 150
2-Core 297
91% 172 Pts
4-Core 528
8-Core 800
82% 664 Pts
64-Core 970
60% 970 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 83.8%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 441.87
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46.2% Average
Lighting 56.5
Reflection 63.5
Parallax 60.8
46% 60.3 fps
MRender 66.5
Gravity 56
Splatting 50.4
46% 57.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 480GB-$129
181GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O0730A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 373 222 96 93 96 101 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
55.6% Above average
Read 447
Write 403
Mixed 348
SusWrite 164
76% 340 MB/s
4K Read 22.3
4K Write 4.2
4K Mixed 36.8
83% 21.1 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 55.6%
Great: 95%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
160GB free
Firmware: 03.01A03
SusWrite @10s intervals: 98 98 98 98 99 107 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
70.3% Very good
Read 145
Write 143
Mixed 85.3
SusWrite 99.6
87% 118 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 1.1
205% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 70.3%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C18 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 1067 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
64.3% Good
MC Read 26.9
MC Write 17.8
MC Mixed 25.3
67% 23.3 GB/s
SC Read 17.5
SC Write 17
SC Mixed 21.3
53% 18.6 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 64.3%
Great: 112%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B85) Builds (Compare 4,317 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 99%
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Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 93%
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Motherboard: MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B85) - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 124% - Outstanding Total price: $558
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