MSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (100th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 0 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 61%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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 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.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI FM2-A55M-E33 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory6.5 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.7 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121022
Uptime2 Days
Run DateOct 31 '18 at 14:55
Run Duration122 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-5500 APU-$135
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
61% Good
Memory 89.9
1-Core 64.7
2-Core 127
59% 93.8 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 189
25% 189 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 61%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
1.5TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 80.00A80
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 130
Write 81.5
Mixed 72
70% 94.4 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.9
182% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown ST102464BA1339.16F Kingston 9965432-087.A00LF 12GB
667, 667 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
31.8% Below average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 6.2
MC Mixed 10.3
29% 10.3 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 10.1
25% 8.83 GB/s
Latency 67.4
59% 67.4 ns

 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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