MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) (MS-7681)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (93rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 7 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7681
MotherboardMSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) (MS-7681)  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130111
Uptime3.1 Days
Run DateNov 03 '18 at 15:29
Run Duration56 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
79.7% Very good
Memory 92
1-Core 101
2-Core 201
76% 131 Pts
4-Core 392
8-Core 380
52% 386 Pts
64-Core 397
24% 397 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 79.7%
Great: 72%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB-$190
75GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM06B0Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 5534
Write 4,183
Mixed 4,510
1,054% 4,742 MB/s
4K Read 361
4K Write 170
4K Mixed 203
896% 245 MB/s
DQ Read 1,309
DQ Write 939
DQ Mixed 1,054
806% 1,101 MB/s
Poor: 68% Great: 116%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CL9-9-9 DDR3-1333 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
52.6% Above average
MC Read 18.1
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 16.6
51% 17.9 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 17.7
SC Mixed 16
46% 16 GB/s
Latency 64.1
62% 64.1 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 38%
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Desktop
Desktop 78%
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Workstation
Workstation 31%
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Motherboard: MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) (MS-7681)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $599
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