MSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics44.5% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7891
MotherboardMSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)  (all builds)
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150415
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateOct 29 '17 at 13:59
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 48%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 860K-$51
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
51% Above average
Memory 69.5
1-Core 71.1
2-Core 128
54% 89.4 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 196
26% 192 Pts
64-Core 217
13% 217 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 51%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 385.41
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
44.5% Average
Lighting 56.9
Reflection 19.3
Parallax 293
46% 123 fps
MRender 59.9
Gravity 55
Splatting 40
41% 51.6 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 44.5%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba MK5075GSX 500GB-$127
124GB free
Firmware: GT00 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
47.5% Average
Read 79.2
Write 86.4
Mixed 79.4
62% 81.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.39
4K Write 1.69
4K Mixed 0.25
76% 0.78 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 47%
Adata SP 580 120GB
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0. Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Poor: 16% Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-054.A00LF 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23% Poor
MC Read 8.5
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 7.2
22% 7.63 GB/s
SC Read 4.9
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 6.9
17% 6 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 23%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891) Builds (Compare 171 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $28
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