MSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 47.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics5.48% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (67%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7788
MotherboardMSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788)  (all builds)
Memory0.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130710
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 26 '17 at 16:28
Run Duration181 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 67%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G2020-$92
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
47.2% Average
Memory 74.6
1-Core 56.8
2-Core 78.7
47% 70 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 132
16% 124 Pts
64-Core 153
9% 153 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 47.2%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7730
MSI(1462 8091) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1062.1004
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
5.48% Terrible
Lighting 6.33
Reflection 8.65
Parallax 8.94
5% 7.97 fps
MRender 6.05
Gravity 7.3
Splatting 8.52
6% 7.29 fps
Poor: 6%
This bench: 5.48%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Virtual Disk 1TB
95GB free
Firmware: 0
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 4% Great: 42%
Virtual Disk 56GB
35GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 6% Great: 52%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905584-027.A00LF 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.5% Poor
MC Read 8.6
MC Write 8.3
MC Mixed 7.8
24% 8.23 GB/s
SC Read 5.3
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 0
10% 3.6 GB/s
Latency 91.2
44% 91.2 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 23.5%
Great: 33%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788) Builds (Compare 850 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788) - $64

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $151
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