MSI A88XM-E45 V2 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 1%
Tree trunk
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 52.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.89% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A88XM-E45 V2 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory7.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160810
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 10 '17 at 00:22
Run Duration191 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-7800 APU (2014 D.Ka)
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
52.1% Above average
Memory 71.2
1-Core 59.4
2-Core 121
51% 84 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 196
26% 194 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 50%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
PNY(196E 104A) 2GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 267 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 385.69
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
1.89% Terrible
Lighting 2.37
Reflection 2.92
Parallax 1.84
2% 2.38 fps
MRender 2.57
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 1.91
2% 2.26 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.89%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$31
728GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 204
Write 158
Mixed 158
130% 173 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.89
4K Mixed 0.26
97% 0.98 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 104%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown RMR5040ME68FAF1600 RMR5030ME68F9F1600 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.3% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 7.3
MC Mixed 6.8
21% 7.43 GB/s
SC Read 3.3
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 6.6
15% 5.3 GB/s
Latency 98.7
40% 98.7 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.3%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88XM-E45 V2 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 23 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 V2 (MS-7721)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $87
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