MSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 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 56.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics11.5% 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.
Boot Drive71.8% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7642
MotherboardMSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120112
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 02 '17 at 03:19
Run Duration216 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T-$175
CPU1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Memory 82.5
1-Core 44.2
2-Core 85.2
47% 70.6 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 242
25% 203 Pts
64-Core 242
15% 242 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 6770
XFX(1682 3153) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1062.1004
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
11.5% Very poor
Lighting 15.2
Reflection 10.8
Parallax 13
12% 13 fps
MRender 11.6
Gravity 11.4
Splatting 12.6
10% 11.9 fps
Poor: 9%
This bench: 11.5%
Great: 11%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$210
196GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
71.8% Very good
Read 354
Write 335
Mixed 317
75% 335 MB/s
4K Read 32.1
4K Write 72.6
4K Mixed 22.7
116% 42.4 MB/s
DQ Read 35.2
DQ Write 92.6
DQ Mixed 24.1
30% 50.6 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 71.8%
Great: 124%
WD Blue 1TB (2010)-$39
29GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
41.5% Average
Read 80.7
Write 63.8
Mixed 19
40% 54.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.54
4K Write 1.32
4K Mixed 0.24
74% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 41.5%
Great: 74%
WD My Passport 1TB
533GB free, PID 0748
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
14.2% Very poor
Read 32.9
Write 22.6
Mixed 28.2
34% 27.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.54
4K Write 1.42
4K Mixed 0.19
57% 0.72 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 14.2%
Great: 45%
WD My Book 1TB
23GB free, PID 1100
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
16.6% Very poor
Read 34.2
Write 32
Mixed 25.9
39% 30.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 1.49
4K Mixed 0.27
62% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 16.6%
Great: 22%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
32.4% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 6.8
MC Mixed 12.2
32% 11.3 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 8
19% 6.57 GB/s
Latency 76.1
53% 76.1 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642) Builds (Compare 30 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)

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