MSI KA790GX (MS-7551)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 48.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics28.7% 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 Drive42.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very 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.
SystemMICRO-STAR MS-7551
MotherboardMSI KA790GX (MS-7551)  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.9 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100928
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 29 '18 at 18:48
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X3 425
CPU1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
48.1% Average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 45.9
2-Core 90.8
46% 71.3 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 106
15% 111 Pts
64-Core 128
8% 128 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 50%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
PowerColor(148C 2321) 2GB
CLim: 1030 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.12.1
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
28.7% Poor
Lighting 36.3
Reflection 32.9
Parallax 48.1
30% 39.1 fps
MRender 28.8
Gravity 30.6
Splatting 37.3
27% 32.2 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 28.7%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ VERTEX3 60GB
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 67 63 66 66 66 65 MB/s
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
42.7% Average
Read 183
Write 66.9
Mixed 115
SusWrite 65.5
24% 108 MB/s
4K Read 22.6
4K Write 49
4K Mixed 26.7
94% 32.8 MB/s
DQ Read 30.2
DQ Write 65.4
DQ Mixed 32.6
29% 42.7 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 70%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
761GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 179 177 182 180 185 171 MB/s
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
97.4% Outstanding
Read 161
Write 176
Mixed 72.7
SusWrite 179
107% 147 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
152% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 97.4%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB 0h DDR2
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
29.9% Poor
MC Read 11.5
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 11.4
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 5.4
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 7.3
19% 6.5 GB/s
Latency 86
46% 86 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 29.9%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical KA790GX (MS-7551) Builds (Compare 9 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI KA790GX (MS-7551)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 16% - Very poor Total price: $89
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