MSI A88XM-E45 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 59.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics58.3% 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)
Boot Drive51.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A88XM-E45 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory21.6 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131206
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 01 '20 at 01:24
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-6600K APU-$88
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
59.2% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 72.3
2-Core 132
58% 95.1 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 222
29% 220 Pts
64-Core 216
13% 216 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 378.78
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Lighting 71.5
Reflection 73.3
Parallax 62.3
58% 69 fps
MRender 70.8
Gravity 70.2
Splatting 72.6
58% 71.2 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
152GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1E1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 204 207 211 268 208 206 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
51.6% Above average
Read 344
Write 115
Mixed 183
SusWrite 217
48% 215 MB/s
4K Read 17.6
4K Write 35.7
4K Mixed 19.9
71% 24.4 MB/s
DQ Read 55.9
DQ Write 60.5
DQ Mixed 51.4
41% 55.9 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 100%
Seagate ST3320820AS 320GB-$55
188GB free
Firmware: 3.AHG
SusWrite @10s intervals: 65 68 68 68 68 68 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
39.9% Below average
Read 71.4
Write 37.8
Mixed 43.3
SusWrite 67.5
41% 55 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8G F3-12800CL9-4GBXL KHX1600C10D3/8G F3-12800CL9-4GBXL 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.4% Below average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 11.5
32% 11.3 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 10.2
25% 8.77 GB/s
Latency 78.6
51% 78.6 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 33.4%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88XM-E45 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 28 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 (MS-7721) - $65

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 35% - Below average Total price: $259
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