MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 1%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 51.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.66% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7788
MotherboardMSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)  (all builds)
Memory2.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130110
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 25 '16 at 14:13
Run Duration200 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-3220-$79
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
51.3% Above average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 79.6
2-Core 122
57% 92.4 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 178
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 51.3%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)
MSI(1462 7788) 1.8GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4425
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
1.66% Terrible
Lighting 1.73
Reflection 1.81
Parallax 1.31
1% 1.62 fps
MRender 3.14
Gravity 1.1
Splatting 3.39
2% 2.54 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.66%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
35GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Hitachi HDT721025SLA380 250GB-$105
14GB free
Firmware: STBOA3AA Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
27.5% Poor
Read 83
Write 12.7
Mixed 16.4
27% 37.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.62
4K Write 0.51
4K Mixed 0.16
53% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 49%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot PSD34G13332 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1400 MHz
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
23.9% Poor
MC Read 8.5
MC Write 7.7
MC Mixed 7.4
22% 7.87 GB/s
SC Read 5.4
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 5.9
16% 5.77 GB/s
Latency 88.6
45% 88.6 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 23.9%
Great: 30%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) Builds (Compare 596 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $525
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