MSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 24%
Surfboard
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 51.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.1% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory0.8 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20131012
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateJun 25 '18 at 13:45
Run Duration98 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A4-4000 APU-$171
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
51.7% Above average
Memory 89.4
1-Core 55.7
2-Core 84.9
52% 76.7 Pts
4-Core 85.2
8-Core 85.1
11% 85.1 Pts
64-Core 85.4
5% 85.4 Pts
Poor: 22%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 50%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 7480D
MSI(1462 7721) 512MB
Driver: aticfx32.dll Ver. 15.301.1901.0
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
2.1% Terrible
Lighting 2.6
Reflection 3.62
Parallax 2.28
2% 2.83 fps
MRender 2.43
Gravity 1.8
Splatting 3.09
2% 2.44 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.1%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3250310AS 250GB-$44
221GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.AAB Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
48.8% Average
Read 82.6
Write 87.5
Mixed 29.2
49% 66.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.57
4K Write 0.98
4K Mixed 0.39
85% 0.65 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 54%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x2GB
1 of 2 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
23.8% Poor
MC Read 8.9
MC Write 5
MC Mixed 7.2
20% 7.03 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 7.7
21% 7.4 GB/s
Latency 68
59% 68 ns
Poor: 7%
This bench: 23.8%
Great: 26%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 253 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721) - $155

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Good Total price: $242
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