MSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 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 59.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics53.7% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 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 (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7900
MotherboardMSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900)  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160408
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 13 '20 at 22:52
Run Duration218 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 45%
Watch Gameplay: 480 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (68th 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
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
59.3% Above average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 79.3
2-Core 148
60% 101 Pts
4-Core 240
8-Core 248
32% 244 Pts
64-Core 248
15% 248 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1303 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.2.2
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Lighting 66.8
Reflection 67.5
Parallax 80.5
54% 71.6 fps
MRender 67.9
Gravity 69.9
Splatting 56.3
52% 64.7 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Corsair Neutron GTX 120GB-$79
16GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M312
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 382
Write 267
Mixed 211
63% 287 MB/s
4K Read 17.2
4K Write 75
4K Mixed 24.4
97% 38.9 MB/s
DQ Read 275
DQ Write 213
DQ Mixed 193
158% 227 MB/s
Poor: 54% Great: 95%
OCZ INTR EPID 3700 480GB
60GB free
Firmware: 1.5.
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 408
Write 363
Mixed 229
74% 333 MB/s
4K Read 25.7
4K Write 86.6
4K Mixed 31
124% 47.8 MB/s
DQ Read 275
DQ Write 228
DQ Mixed 244
185% 249 MB/s
Poor: 54% Great: 85%
WD Green 2TB (2011)-$70
204GB free
Firmware: 80.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 90.5
Write 90.5
Mixed 43.7
55% 74.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.4
85% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 67%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
205GB free
Firmware: 80.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 145
Write 146
Mixed 99.8
97% 130 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1
201% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 84%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
297GB free
Firmware: CC49
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 130
Write 77
Mixed 82.2
72% 96.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
471GB free
Firmware: 80.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 124
Write 114
Mixed 91.8
82% 110 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
189% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 84%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
136GB free
Firmware: 80.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 82
Write 81.8
Mixed 66.8
58% 76.9 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
184% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR3 2400 C11 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 2132 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.9% Average
MC Read 18.8
MC Write 8.4
MC Mixed 17.6
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 12.3
28% 9.93 GB/s
Latency 85.9
47% 85.9 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 93%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900) Builds (Compare 110 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS-7900) - $119

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $254
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