MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
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 51.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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.
Very high background CPU (56%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7788
MotherboardMSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)  (all builds)
Memory0.9 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.1 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120417
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 20 '19 at 14:12
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 56%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Celeron G550-$49
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
51.1% Above average
Memory 81.1
1-Core 63.3
2-Core 120
55% 88.2 Pts
4-Core 125
8-Core 127
17% 126 Pts
64-Core 131
8% 131 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HDS721050DLE630 500GB
323GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS1OA650
SusWrite @10s intervals: 62 48 47 37 39 19 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
19.2% Very poor
Read 24.8
Write 56.3
Mixed 16.5
SusWrite 41.9
25% 34.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.4
84% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 26%
This bench: 19.2%
Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown @A@2B00332 1x2GB
1 of 4 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1067 MHz
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
23.2% Poor
MC Read 7.3
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 6.8
20% 7.17 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 6.7
SC Mixed 6.8
19% 6.73 GB/s
Latency 78.4
51% 78.4 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 23.2%
Great: 24%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) Builds (Compare 597 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $525
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