MSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 54.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics34.3% 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)
Boot Drive80.8% 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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7900
MotherboardMSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900)  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160727
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateMar 19 '17 at 05:48
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd 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 (94th percentile)
54.3% Above average
Memory 75.8
1-Core 67.4
2-Core 122
54% 88.2 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 199
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 198
12% 198 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 54.3%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
MSI(1462 3205) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 378.78
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
34.3% Below average
Lighting 44.6
Reflection 41.3
Parallax 37.9
36% 41.3 fps
MRender 39.3
Gravity 38.9
Splatting 34.5
30% 37.6 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 34.3%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Savage 240GB-$120
99GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM00.Y Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
80.8% Excellent
Read 511
Write 453
Mixed 494
108% 486 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 71.6
4K Mixed 11.2
90% 36 MB/s
DQ Read 155
DQ Write 159
DQ Mixed 12.7
49% 109 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 80.8%
Great: 111%
WD Red 1TB (2012)-$62
622GB free
Firmware: 82.00A82 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
87.6% Excellent
Read 183
Write 122
Mixed 120
106% 142 MB/s
4K Read 0.99
4K Write 2.29
4K Mixed 0.21
107% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 87.6%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40.6% Average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 8.5
MC Mixed 17.5
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 7.9
SC Mixed 12
27% 9.57 GB/s
Latency 88.7
45% 88.7 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 40.6%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900) Builds (Compare 110 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900) - $119

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $254
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