MSI A78M-E35 V2 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 51.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics40.1% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive51.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A78M-E35 V2 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory0.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160810
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateSep 02 '19 at 02:24
Run Duration191 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-7870K APU (2014 D.Ka)-$135
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
51.8% Above average
Memory 73.7
1-Core 64.8
2-Core 75.5
48% 71.3 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 154
23% 167 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 19.5.2
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
40.1% Average
Lighting 51.9
Reflection 34.6
Parallax 64.6
42% 50.3 fps
MRender 33.3
Gravity 54.1
Splatting 43.6
36% 43.7 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 40.1%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
338GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 153 164 163 171 179 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
51.9% Above average
Read 339
Write 240
Mixed 242
SusWrite 163
55% 246 MB/s
4K Read 22.5
4K Write 49.7
4K Mixed 20.1
86% 30.8 MB/s
DQ Read 16.9
DQ Write 87.2
DQ Mixed 36.7
33% 46.9 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 129%
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
113GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 158 159 169 171 172 184 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
70.8% Very good
Read 390
Write 372
Mixed 286
SusWrite 169
68% 304 MB/s
4K Read 32.6
4K Write 61.3
4K Mixed 40.5
134% 44.8 MB/s
DQ Read 41.7
DQ Write 96
DQ Mixed 55.3
46% 64.3 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 124%
WD Green 2TB (2010)-$100
448GB free
Firmware: 51.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 32 35 34 29 31 39 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
26.8% Poor
Read 59.7
Write 33.5
Mixed 34.2
SusWrite 33.2
30% 40.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.6
119% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.8%
Great: 68%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB-$80
256GB free
Firmware: 3.AA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 39 39 40 44 43 40 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
24.6% Poor
Read 44.5
Write 21
Mixed 31
SusWrite 40.7
25% 34.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
142% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 24.6%
Great: 43%
Patriot Memory 124GB
108GB free, PID 6000
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 103 100 101 126 129 119 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
39.1% Below average
Read 86.5
Write 50
Mixed 31.8
SusWrite 113
93% 70.3 MB/s
4K Read 5.5
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 2.5
112% 2.73 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 39.1%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.8% Below average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 8.6
MC Mixed 14.9
38% 13.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 8.5
21% 7.23 GB/s
Latency 93
43% 93 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 36.8%
Great: 66%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A78M-E35 V2 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 54 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
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Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 V2 (MS-7721)

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