MSI 990FXA-GD65 (MS-7640)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 a below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 38%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Graphics32.4% 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 Drive34.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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.
Very high background CPU (88%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7640
MotherboardMSI 990FXA-GD65 (MS-7640)  (all builds)
Memory12.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121008
Uptime7.9 Days
Run DateJan 28 '18 at 09:44
Run Duration164 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 88%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 1.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
38% Below average
Memory 68.6
1-Core 19.5
2-Core 34.8
31% 41 Pts
4-Core 43.6
8-Core 104
8% 73.6 Pts
64-Core 86.4
5% 86.4 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 38%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290X-$549
PwrHis(1787 2342) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1050 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.11.1
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.4% Below average
Lighting 25.3
Reflection 32.8
Parallax 63.1
21% 40.4 fps
MRender 61
Gravity 60.4
Splatting 77.2
55% 66.2 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 55%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Extreme 120GB-$160
70GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R112 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
34.2% Below average
Read 243
Write 134
Mixed 176
41% 184 MB/s
4K Read 16.2
4K Write 30.8
4K Mixed 8.61
52% 18.5 MB/s
DQ Read 17.3
DQ Write 37
DQ Mixed 8.24
12% 20.8 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 34.2%
Great: 81%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$40
2.5TB free
Firmware: CC4B Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
91.6% Outstanding
Read 153
Write 167
Mixed 118
109% 146 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.43
4K Mixed 0.39
112% 0.94 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 91.6%
Great: 113%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
519GB free
Firmware: CC26 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
82.4% Excellent
Read 136
Write 151
Mixed 86.9
93% 125 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.52
4K Mixed 0.15
61% 0.69 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 82.4%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16GB
667, 667 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
28.1% Poor
MC Read 10.2
MC Write 9.2
MC Mixed 12.4
30% 10.6 GB/s
SC Read 1
SC Write 3.1
SC Mixed 4.7
8% 2.93 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 28.1%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 990FXA-GD65 (MS-7640) Builds (Compare 177 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65 (MS-7640) - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $627
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