MSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 53%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.2% 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)
Boot Drive63.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Run History
7 years ago, 7 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7891
MotherboardMSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)  (all builds)
Memory8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150415
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 07 '16 at 18:33
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-7870K APU (2014 D.Ka)-$135
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
53% Above average
Memory 70
1-Core 70.7
2-Core 127
54% 89.4 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 210
28% 210 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 53%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro K5000
HP(103C 0965) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.6839
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
20.2% Poor
Lighting 23.9
Reflection 21.6
Parallax 24.7
20% 23.4 fps
MRender 36
Gravity 22.7
Splatting 22.3
22% 27 fps
Poor: 20%
This bench: 20.2%
Great: 22%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX200 240GB-$36
91GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
63.5% Good
Read 425
Write 239
Mixed 251
67% 305 MB/s
4K Read 23.8
4K Write 42.1
4K Mixed 20.3
84% 28.7 MB/s
DQ Read 189
DQ Write 98.3
DQ Mixed 45.9
60% 111 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 63.5%
Great: 91%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT102464BA160B.M16 CT51264BD160BJ.M8F 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
31.2% Below average
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 9.6
MC Mixed 9.5
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 9.6
24% 8.27 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 31.2%
Great: 38%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891) Builds (Compare 171 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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