MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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 92.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C02
MotherboardMSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)  (all builds)
Memory25.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display5760 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200609
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 22 '21 at 19:32
Run Duration222 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X-$200
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
92.6% Outstanding
Memory 74.2
1-Core 154
2-Core 306
94% 178 Pts
4-Core 595
8-Core 952
95% 774 Pts
64-Core 1,462
90% 1,462 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 92.6%
Great: 94%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M500 240GB-$79
84GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0 20 41 39 39 40 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 57% Great: 91%
ST3000DM 001-9YN166 3TB
2TB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 71 73 73 47 75 76 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
27.8% Poor
Read 72.7
Write 100
Mixed 57.1
SusWrite 69.1
103% 74.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.5
42% 0.5 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 27.8%
Great: 65%
ST3000DM 001-1ER166 3TB
688GB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0.9 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.5 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
25.4% Poor
Read 136
Write 106
Mixed 74.2
SusWrite 0.3
95% 79 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
94% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 25.4%
Great: 66%
WDC WD40 EZRX-00SPEB0 4TB
1.5TB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.6 0.6 2.2 22 0.3 0.6 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
16.6% Very poor
Read 63.7
Write 61.4
Mixed 43.4
SusWrite 4.8
55% 43.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.8
98% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 16.6%
Great: 47%
WDC WD40 EZRX-00SPEB0 4TB
1.5TB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 69 72 71 68 73 73 MB/s
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
40.5% Average
Read 118
Write 113
Mixed 63.7
SusWrite 71
119% 91.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1
122% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 40.5%
Great: 47%
SAMSUNG HD154UI 1.5TB
978GB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 89 89 90 91 90 91 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
37% Below average
Read 85.2
Write 91.4
Mixed 51.2
SusWrite 90
108% 79.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
84% 1 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 37%
Great: 40%
ST320005 42AS 2TB
736GB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 91 89 92 91 90 91 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
40.4% Average
Read 105
Write 109
Mixed 57.5
SusWrite 91
121% 90.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1.1
98% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 40.4%
Great: 40%
WDC WD30 EZRX-00DC0B0 3TB
1.5TB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.5 0.7 3 1.6 0.3 0.6 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
26.1% Poor
Read 116
Write 116
Mixed 59.1
SusWrite 1.9
91% 73.5 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 0.9
130% 1.57 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 26.1%
Great: 55%
ST3000DM 001-9YN166 3TB
1.5TB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1.6 0.1 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.4 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
31.8% Below average
Read 187
Write 149
Mixed 89.5
SusWrite 0.5
127% 107 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
78% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 31.8%
Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C16 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
72.1% Very good
MC Read 29.9
MC Write 18
MC Mixed 29.1
73% 25.7 GB/s
SC Read 22.2
SC Write 17.9
SC Mixed 29
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 92.1
43% 92.1 ns
Poor: 68%
This bench: 72.1%
Great: 96%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 30: 3R 3G 6B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
30% 50% 24 107 6 60 0" 5760 1080
Typical B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) Builds (Compare 19,276 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 98%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 92%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) - $90

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 113% - Outstanding Total price: $499
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