MSI DKA790GX Platinum (MS-7550)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 58.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive32% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 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 (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMICRO-STAR MS-7550
MotherboardMSI DKA790GX Platinum (MS-7550)  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.4 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20101028
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 10 '19 at 22:21
Run Duration174 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-$240
CPU1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
58.5% Above average
Memory 83
1-Core 29.7
2-Core 55.4
41% 56 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 279
29% 232 Pts
64-Core 285
18% 285 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 58.5%
Great: 64%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 120GB-$45
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O1230C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 79 106 81 58 49 48 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
32% Below average
Read 180
Write 115
Mixed 152
SusWrite 70.4
29% 129 MB/s
4K Read 14.5
4K Write 31.2
4K Mixed 17.3
61% 21 MB/s
DQ Read 21.6
DQ Write 52.8
DQ Mixed 17.2
19% 30.5 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 32%
Great: 91%
Hitachi HDS722020ALA330 2TB-$53
459GB free
Firmware: JKAOA3EA
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 0.7
Mixed 0.2
0% 0.45 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
0% 0 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 69%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB-$40
929GB free
Firmware: JP4OA39C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 85 26 1 1 1 1.5 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
32.8% Below average
Read 94.7
Write 95.2
Mixed 42.9
SusWrite 19.2
46% 63 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
142% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.8%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR2
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
26.6% Poor
MC Read 10.7
MC Write 6.7
MC Mixed 10
26% 9.13 GB/s
SC Read 4.6
SC Write 3
SC Mixed 5.5
12% 4.37 GB/s
Latency 75.2
53% 75.2 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 26.6%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical DKA790GX Platinum (MS-7550) Builds (Compare 3 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI DKA790GX Platinum (MS-7550)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 34% - Below average Total price: $242
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