MSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics19.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive62.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7891
MotherboardMSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)  (all builds)
Memory2.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150415
Uptime5.8 Days
Run DateJul 16 '19 at 08:13
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-7650K APU (2014 D.Ka)
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
52.4% Above average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 62.8
2-Core 91
49% 75.9 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 172
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
PNY(196E 1380) 2GB
CLim: 1476 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
19.9% Very poor
Lighting 24.6
Reflection 19.1
Parallax 24.8
20% 22.9 fps
MRender 28.6
Gravity 25.2
Splatting 19.5
19% 24.4 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 19.9%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$15
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900112
SusWrite @10s intervals: 144 96 68 57 21 62 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
62.4% Good
Read 433
Write 319
Mixed 297
SusWrite 74.7
62% 281 MB/s
4K Read 24.1
4K Write 68.2
4K Mixed 24.2
104% 38.8 MB/s
DQ Read 198
DQ Write 218
DQ Mixed 163
135% 193 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 62.4%
Great: 87%
WD Purple 1TB (2014)-$60
621GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 88 101 85 77 90 122 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
61.5% Good
Read 120
Write 126
Mixed 72.5
SusWrite 93.8
76% 103 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
184% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 61.5%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F6451U67G1600G PSD34G160081 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
35.7% Below average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 8.7
MC Mixed 13.4
36% 12.6 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 10.1
24% 8.5 GB/s
Latency 92.8
43% 92.8 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 35.7%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891) Builds (Compare 171 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A68HM GRENADE (MS-7891)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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