MSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 1%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 30%
Raft
Workstation
Workstation 1%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 65.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.24% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive35% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (30%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7788
MotherboardMSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788)  (all builds)
Memory0.6 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130929
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 07 '18 at 19:01
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 30%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3350P-$60
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
65.9% Good
Memory 83.8
1-Core 84.1
2-Core 166
66% 111 Pts
4-Core 278
8-Core 286
38% 282 Pts
64-Core 304
19% 304 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 65.9%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4350
XFX(1682 2924) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 8.970.100.9001
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.24% Terrible
Lighting 1.6
Reflection 2.62
Parallax 1.34
1% 1.85 fps
MRender 1.57
Gravity 0.77
Splatting 1.65
1% 1.33 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.24%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
54GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612
SusWrite @10s intervals: 173 91 43 50 52 43 MB/s
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
35% Below average
Read 208
Write 143
Mixed 142
SusWrite 75.3
32% 142 MB/s
4K Read 20.8
4K Write 30.8
4K Mixed 16.3
69% 22.6 MB/s
DQ Read 21.5
DQ Write 37.8
DQ Mixed 21.9
19% 27.1 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 35%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD3-1333 1x2GB
1 of 4 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
26% Poor
MC Read 8.8
MC Write 8.4
MC Mixed 7.4
23% 8.2 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 7.9
SC Mixed 6.8
21% 7.3 GB/s
Latency 73.8
54% 73.8 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 26%
Great: 27%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788) Builds (Compare 847 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788) - $64

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $151
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