MSI H81M-E33 (MS-7817)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (99th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 1 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 82.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics20.1% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7817
MotherboardMSI H81M-E33 (MS-7817)  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150421
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 24 '16 at 06:09
Run Duration93 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4590-$188
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
82.5% Excellent
Memory 93.2
1-Core 111
2-Core 219
81% 141 Pts
4-Core 416
8-Core 415
56% 415 Pts
64-Core 415
26% 415 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 82.5%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
EVGA(3842 3759) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 21.21.13.7306
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
20.1% Poor
Lighting 25.3
Reflection 19.5
Parallax 22.6
21% 22.5 fps
MRender 27.3
Gravity 26.5
Splatting 18.4
19% 24.1 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 20.1%
Great: 19%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST1000NM0033 81Y9807 81Y3867IBM 1TB
524GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LB5D Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 60% Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
63% Good
MC Read 22.8
MC Write 23.5
MC Mixed 19
62% 21.8 GB/s
SC Read 16.5
SC Write 20.1
SC Mixed 20.8
55% 19.1 GB/s
Latency 61.7
65% 61.7 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 63%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H81M-E33 (MS-7817) Builds (Compare 2,843 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 (MS-7817) - $98

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $336
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