MSI 890FXA-GD70 (MS-7640)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 13%
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 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 47.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics30.3% 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 Drive12% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 (49%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7640
MotherboardMSI 890FXA-GD70 (MS-7640)  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.5 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100518
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 21 '20 at 06:43
Run Duration152 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 49%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T-$254
CPU1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
47.1% Average
Memory 74.2
1-Core 43.3
2-Core 82
44% 66.5 Pts
4-Core 111
8-Core 184
18% 148 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Gigabyte(1458 3764) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.3% Below average
Lighting 37.7
Reflection 28.9
Parallax 35.8
31% 34.1 fps
MRender 37.4
Gravity 36.7
Splatting 34.4
29% 36.2 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 29 36 40 25 42 38 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
12% Very poor
Read 34.3
Write 42.8
Mixed 33.2
SusWrite 34.9
8% 36.3 MB/s
4K Read 6.4
4K Write 3.8
4K Mixed 10.8
26% 7 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 12%
Great: 118%
WD Blue 1TB (2010)-$128
189GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 46 49 50 50 49 50 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
33.3% Below average
Read 66.5
Write 63
Mixed 39.5
SusWrite 49
40% 54.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 1
183% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 33.3%
Great: 74%
WD WD2000JD-00HBB0 196GB
65GB free
Firmware: 08.02D08
SusWrite @10s intervals: 46 49 50 50 49 50 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
27% Poor
Read 44.7
Write 50.7
Mixed 28.3
SusWrite 49
32% 43.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
153% 1 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 27%
Great: 32%
WD My Passport Essential USB 3.0 1TB
472GB free, PID 0730
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 24 25 25 26 25 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
13.6% Very poor
Read 28
Write 23.8
Mixed 21.3
SusWrite 24.8
33% 24.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.6
66% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 13.6%
Great: 36%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
25.3% Poor
MC Read 11.1
MC Write 5.9
MC Mixed 8.8
25% 8.6 GB/s
SC Read 5
SC Write 4.9
SC Mixed 6.7
16% 5.53 GB/s
Latency 92.1
43% 92.1 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 25.3%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 890FXA-GD70 (MS-7640) Builds (Compare 74 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI 890FXA-GD70 (MS-7640) - $380

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $750
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