MSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 47.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics37.6% 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)
Boot Drive45% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (94%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7642
MotherboardMSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)  (all builds)
Memory5.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120112
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 14 '17 at 05:30
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 94%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X2 550
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
47.7% Average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 41.9
2-Core 86.2
47% 70 Pts
4-Core 81.6
8-Core 86.1
11% 83.8 Pts
64-Core 86
5% 86 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
MSI(1462 2775) 3GB
CLim: 1020 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 16.6
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
37.6% Below average
Lighting 48.9
Reflection 33
Parallax 65.2
40% 49 fps
MRender 31.5
Gravity 48.4
Splatting 41.2
33% 40.4 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 37.6%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 330 Series 120GB-$188
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 300i Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
45% Average
Read 305
Write 126
Mixed 174
44% 202 MB/s
4K Read 24.6
4K Write 55.3
4K Mixed 10.9
80% 30.3 MB/s
DQ Read 25.3
DQ Write 67.9
DQ Mixed 12.1
19% 35.1 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 45%
Great: 80%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$20
25GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
42.9% Average
Read 73.4
Write 76
Mixed 74.9
56% 74.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 1.75
4K Mixed 0.3
84% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 42.9%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.8% Poor
MC Read 9.1
MC Write 6.7
MC Mixed 7
22% 7.6 GB/s
SC Read 6
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 5.4
16% 5.77 GB/s
Latency 77
52% 77 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 23.8%
Great: 61%

 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)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $175
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