MSI B250 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A68)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 62.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.53% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive82.2% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A68
MotherboardMSI B250 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A68)  (all builds)
Memory5 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161215
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 19 '17 at 09:10
Run Duration89 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4560-$31
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
62.7% Good
Memory 75.3
1-Core 107
2-Core 186
70% 123 Pts
4-Core 290
8-Core 298
39% 294 Pts
64-Core 297
18% 297 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 610 (Desktop Kaby Lake)
MSI(1462 7A68) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64 Ver. 21.20.16.4627
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
3.53% Terrible
Lighting 3.47
Reflection 5.12
Parallax 3.19
3% 3.92 fps
MRender 5
Gravity 3
Splatting 8.83
5% 5.61 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.53%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 256GB-$54
194GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P1021A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
82.2% Excellent
Read 509
Write 333
Mixed 347
88% 396 MB/s
4K Read 28.1
4K Write 55.4
4K Mixed 26
105% 36.5 MB/s
DQ Read 230
DQ Write 197
DQ Mixed 56.9
85% 161 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 82.2%
Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 2400 C16 1x8GB-$25
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
43.4% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 15.6
MC Mixed 13
42% 14.8 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 15
SC Mixed 14.7
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 89.8
45% 89.8 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 43.4%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B250 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A68) Builds (Compare 690 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 45%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI B250 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A68)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $358
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