MSI Z68A-G43 (G3) (MS-7750)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 71.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics2.16% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
SystemMSI MS-7750
MotherboardMSI Z68A-G43 (G3) (MS-7750)  (all builds)
Memory2.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110825
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 20 '19 at 20:16
Run Duration235 Seconds
Run User ISL-User
Background CPU8%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600K-$319
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
71.5% Very good
Memory 89.7
1-Core 90.4
2-Core 158
68% 113 Pts
4-Core 290
8-Core 424
44% 356 Pts
64-Core 439
27% 439 Pts
Poor: 56%
This bench: 71.5%
Great: 83%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Desktop V2 1.35 GHz)-$15
MSI(1462 7750) 2GB
Driver: ddumd.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
2.16% Terrible
Lighting 2.4
Reflection 3.42
Parallax 1.59
2% 2.47 fps
MRender 3.24
Gravity 1.3
Splatting 4.39
3% 2.98 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.16%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
298GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 188
Write 186
Mixed 61
106% 145 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$67
818GB free
Firmware: CC27
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 163
Write 128
Mixed 68
88% 120 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
25% 0.2 MB/s
Poor: 56% Great: 113%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$67
341GB free
Firmware: CC26
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 103
Write 69.8
Mixed 41.5
53% 71.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Mixed 0.2
40% 0.15 MB/s
Poor: 56% Great: 113%
ST950032 5AS 500GB
439GB free, PID 1051
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 79.7
Write 76.8
Mixed 40.5
80% 65.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
66% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 30%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.4% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 15.4
MC Mixed 14.3
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 15.7
SC Mixed 14.6
41% 14.4 GB/s
Latency 67.6
59% 67.6 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 45.4%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z68A-G43 (G3) (MS-7750) Builds (Compare 135 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 54%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z68A-G43 (G3) (MS-7750)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $379
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