MSI A520M PRO-VH (MS-7C96)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 92.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics18.3% 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)
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
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C96
MotherboardMSI A520M PRO-VH (MS-7C96)  (all builds)
Memory10.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210624
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateMar 31 '22 at 23:44
Run Duration77 Seconds
Run User COL-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G-$163
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
92.8% Outstanding
Memory 70.4
1-Core 167
2-Core 332
99% 190 Pts
4-Core 616
8-Core 1,055
101% 836 Pts
64-Core 1517
94% 1517 Pts
Poor: 69%
This bench: 92.8%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX Vega 8 5000 (iGPU)
AMD(1002 1636) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 22.3.2
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
18.3% Very poor
Lighting 23.3
Reflection 19.3
Parallax 32.3
19% 25 fps
MRender 12.9
Gravity 27
Splatting 21.1
17% 20.3 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 18.3%
Great: 21%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC WDS500G2B0C 500GB
84GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 211210WD
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,525
Write 1,581
Mixed 1,248
324% 1,451 MB/s
4K Read 44.2
4K Write 143
4K Mixed 64.4
225% 84 MB/s
DQ Read 1,081
DQ Write 872
DQ Mixed 964
725% 972 MB/s
Poor: 118% Great: 238%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TL8G32816C-E6PRKWK 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.5% Good
MC Read 23.5
MC Write 24.3
MC Mixed 26.4
71% 24.7 GB/s
SC Read 20.6
SC Write 25.7
SC Mixed 21.4
64% 22.6 GB/s
Latency 100
40% 100 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 69.5%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A520M PRO-VH (MS-7C96) Builds (Compare 209 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI A520M PRO-VH (MS-7C96)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $159
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