MSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 60.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics13.1% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory6.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20131202
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateJun 12 '16 at 20:18
Run Duration117 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 750K-$45
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
60.7% Good
Memory 87.8
1-Core 70.7
2-Core 125
59% 94.4 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 201
26% 199 Pts
64-Core 200
12% 200 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 60.7%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7770
MSI(1462 2710) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1062.1003
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
13.1% Very poor
Lighting 15.7
Reflection 16.4
Parallax 22.3
13% 18.2 fps
MRender 13.8
Gravity 16.1
Splatting 18.6
14% 16.2 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 13.1%
Great: 14%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB (2007)-$80
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 12.01C02 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 22% Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 3 KHX1866C10D3/8G 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
26.9% Poor
MC Read 11.9
MC Write 4.7
MC Mixed 8.2
24% 8.27 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 9
24% 8.43 GB/s
Latency 69.8
57% 69.8 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 26.9%
Great: 27%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721) - $155

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Good Total price: $242
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