MSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 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 44%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics26.1% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A74
MotherboardMSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170721
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateJun 10 '21 at 23:42
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 44%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-7100-$41
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
44% Average
Memory 57.8
1-Core 82.8
2-Core 110
50% 83.4 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 216
25% 192 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 44%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Nvidia(10DE 11BF) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26.1% Poor
Lighting 32.7
Reflection 34.7
Parallax 39.5
27% 35.6 fps
MRender 35.7
Gravity 33.6
Splatting 25
25% 31.4 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.1%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Galax TA1D0120A 120GB
8GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM11.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 206
Write 196
Mixed 107
38% 170 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 8.5
4K Mixed 11.7
20% 6.9 MB/s
DQ Read 151
DQ Write 114
DQ Mixed 16.4
44% 93.8 MB/s
Poor: 32% Great: 80%
WD Blue 1TB (2015)-$40
188GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 92 96 96 96 129 114 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
58.6% Above average
Read 100
Write 95.1
Mixed 69.8
SusWrite 104
68% 92.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.9
174% 1.33 MB/s
Poor: 45%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Aegis DDR4 2400 C15 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
45% Average
MC Read 16.2
MC Write 17.6
MC Mixed 17.2
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 7.3
SC Write 10
SC Mixed 11
27% 9.43 GB/s
Latency 134
30% 134 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 45%
Great: 91%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74) Builds (Compare 2,438 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD (MS-7A74)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 84% - Excellent Total price: $184
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