MSI H81M-P33 (MS-7817)

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 (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 67.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.68% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7817
MotherboardMSI H81M-P33 (MS-7817)  (all builds)
Memory7.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140718
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 07 '19 at 06:00
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
67.5% Good
Memory 83.8
1-Core 92.5
2-Core 175
69% 117 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 317
40% 305 Pts
64-Core 312
19% 312 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 67.5%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
MSI(1462 7817) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
3.68% Terrible
Lighting 3.5
Reflection 6.35
Parallax 6.16
3% 5.33 fps
MRender 9.33
Gravity 2.27
Splatting 7.61
5% 6.4 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.68%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 240GB (2018)-$34
176GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF360000
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 4,315
Write 39.3
Mixed 60.3
306% 1,471 MB/s
4K Read 626
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 4.8
956% 211 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 55%
Jmicron Tech 250GB
212GB free
Firmware: 0204
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 40
Write 40.4
Mixed 40.3
9% 40.2 MB/s
4K Read 11
4K Write 13.7
4K Mixed 12.4
40% 12.4 MB/s
DQ Read 15.3
DQ Write 18.5
DQ Mixed 15.5
12% 16.4 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 83%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT102464BD160B.M16 1315 CT51264BD160BJ.C8F 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.6% Poor
MC Read 9.3
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 8.6
27% 9.6 GB/s
SC Read 7.9
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 7.9
23% 8.2 GB/s
Latency 73.8
54% 73.8 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.6%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H81M-P33 (MS-7817) Builds (Compare 5,048 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 (MS-7817) - $73

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $354
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