MSI 990XA-GD55 (MS-7640)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 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 66.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics91.2% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive47% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7640
MotherboardMSI 990XA-GD55 (MS-7640)  (all builds)
Memory9.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121012
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 21 '18 at 16:03
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
66.2% Good
Memory 86
1-Core 71.7
2-Core 142
61% 100 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 409
40% 331 Pts
64-Core 433
27% 433 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 66.2%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
Zotac(19DA 1451) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 399.24
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
91.2% Outstanding
Lighting 109
Reflection 152
Parallax 134
89% 132 fps
MRender 114
Gravity 132
Splatting 109
96% 118 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 91.2%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 830 256GB-$261
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM03B1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 140 145 149 144 144 143 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
47% Average
Read 342
Write 285
Mixed 203
SusWrite 144
54% 243 MB/s
4K Read 16.8
4K Write 40.9
4K Mixed 20.4
73% 26 MB/s
DQ Read 20.9
DQ Write 60.1
DQ Mixed 25.2
24% 35.4 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 47%
Great: 86%
Samsung 830 128GB-$109
53GB free
Firmware: CXM03B1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 152 151 147 146 145 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
46.4% Average
Read 351
Write 221
Mixed 201
SusWrite 148
51% 230 MB/s
4K Read 17
4K Write 41.2
4K Mixed 17.8
70% 25.3 MB/s
DQ Read 21.9
DQ Write 61.9
DQ Mixed 23.6
23% 35.8 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
800, 800, 800 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
45.8% Average
MC Read 19.4
MC Write 14.7
MC Mixed 14.9
47% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 12
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 71.3
56% 71.3 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 45.8%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 990XA-GD55 (MS-7640) Builds (Compare 41 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI 990XA-GD55 (MS-7640)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 48% - Average Total price: $854
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