MSI MS-1491

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 58.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.13% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive93.1% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMicro-Star X460/X460DX
MotherboardMSI MS-1491  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120203
Uptime2.5 Days
Run DateApr 10 '19 at 13:30
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2430M-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
58.7% Above average
Memory 89.9
1-Core 69.4
2-Core 116
59% 91.6 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 166
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 58.7%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)
MSI(1462 108D) 2GB
Driver: nvumdshimx.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
2.13% Terrible
Lighting 2.37
Reflection 4.54
Parallax 1.59
2% 2.83 fps
MRender 3.14
Gravity 1.3
Splatting 4.35
3% 2.93 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.13%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB-$90
83GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVM01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 397 390 447 428 431 421 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
93.1% Outstanding
Read 447
Write 423
Mixed 401
SusWrite 419
95% 423 MB/s
4K Read 25.1
4K Write 57.2
4K Mixed 34.6
113% 39 MB/s
DQ Read 338
DQ Write 310
DQ Mixed 330
246% 326 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 93.1%
Great: 131%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
417GB free
Firmware: 2BA30001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 73 79 79 80 80 80 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
48.7% Average
Read 90.8
Write 66.5
Mixed 49.5
SusWrite 78.4
52% 71.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
163% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 59%
SanDisk Ultra 124GB
53GB free, PID 5590
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 57 44 19 32 20 30 MB/s
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
27.7% Poor
Read 115
Write 48.3
Mixed 68.7
SusWrite 33.8
80% 66.4 MB/s
4K Read 2.6
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 1.6
98% 1.73 MB/s
Poor: 7%
This bench: 27.7%
Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend JM1333KSN-4G 830B M2S4G64CB8HD5N-CG 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
49.5% Average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 17.9
MC Mixed 15.9
48% 17 GB/s
SC Read 13.6
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 15.4
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 67.4
59% 67.4 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 49.5%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-1491 Builds (Compare 8 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-1491

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $53
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