MSI 890GXM-G65 (MS-7642)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 47.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics0.8% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (30%). 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)
Memory2.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120112
Uptime9 Days
Run DateMar 09 '18 at 09:11
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU 30%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
47.7% Average
Memory 67.4
1-Core 49
2-Core 96.3
44% 70.9 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 164
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Radeon HD 4290
MSI(1462 7642) 624MB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 8.970.100.9001
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
0.8% Terrible
Lighting 0.87
Reflection 1.88
Parallax 0.5
1% 1.08 fps
MRender 1.19
Gravity 0.37
Splatting 1.78
1% 1.11 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 0.8%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
AMD 1X2 Mirror/RAID1 500GB
271GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.10
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 26% Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
28.9% Poor
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 7
MC Mixed 10.8
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 7.7
18% 6.43 GB/s
Latency 108
37% 108 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 28.9%
Great: 65%

 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)

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