MSI A88XM GAMING (MS-7903)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 59.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive64% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (52%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7903
MotherboardMSI A88XM GAMING (MS-7903)  (all builds)
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160818
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '17 at 23:31
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 52%

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-7850K APU (2014 D.Ka)-$135
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.5 GHz, turbo 4.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
59.5% Above average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 78.4
2-Core 144
60% 100 Pts
4-Core 245
8-Core 236
32% 241 Pts
64-Core 247
15% 247 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 59.5%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB-$100
33GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 580ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
64% Good
Read 386
Write 176
Mixed 181
54% 247 MB/s
4K Read 29.4
4K Write 67.5
4K Mixed 18
103% 38.3 MB/s
DQ Read 184
DQ Write 158
DQ Mixed 59.7
75% 134 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 64%
Great: 87%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
458GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown R934G2130U1S R934G2130U1S 8GB
2134, 2134 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
40.7% Average
MC Read 18.3
MC Write 8.7
MC Mixed 17.2
42% 14.7 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 10.5
24% 8.37 GB/s
Latency 85.9
47% 85.9 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 40.7%
Great: 41%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88XM GAMING (MS-7903) Builds (Compare 47 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A88XM GAMING (MS-7903) - $121

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 45% - Average Total price: $294
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