MSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 93%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics57.2% 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 Drive83.1% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B89
MotherboardMSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)  (all builds)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20201130
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 04 '21 at 15:38
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 3600-$83
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
92.5% Outstanding
Memory 82.9
1-Core 149
2-Core 293
94% 175 Pts
4-Core 548
8-Core 821
85% 685 Pts
64-Core 1,068
66% 1,068 Pts
Poor: 73%
This bench: 92.5%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1410 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 21.2.1
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
57.2% Above average
Lighting 73.9
Reflection 66.9
Parallax 97.7
60% 79.5 fps
MRender 68.4
Gravity 76.5
Splatting 49
51% 64.6 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU630 480GB
144GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V8X02c08
SusWrite @10s intervals: 363 380 372 357 377 381 MB/s
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
83.1% Excellent
Read 335
Write 363
Mixed 332
SusWrite 372
79% 350 MB/s
4K Read 23.6
4K Write 85.1
4K Mixed 35.5
126% 48.1 MB/s
DQ Read 143
DQ Write 212
DQ Mixed 194
142% 183 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 83.1%
Great: 99%
Toshiba DT01ACA050 500GB-$25
52GB free
Firmware: MS1OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 85 77 74 84 80 87 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
58.5% Above average
Read 123
Write 122
Mixed 21.3
SusWrite 81.2
63% 86.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.5
97% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 58.5%
Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$40
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
61.9% Good
MC Read 22.7
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 20.5
61% 21.2 GB/s
SC Read 20.3
SC Write 21.7
SC Mixed 21.6
61% 21.2 GB/s
Latency 75.3
53% 75.3 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89) Builds (Compare 5,200 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 65%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 62%
Destroyer

Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR MAX (MS-7B89)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $404
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