MSI A78M-E35 (MS-7721)

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 (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 46.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive80.5% 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.
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A78M-E35 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131206
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateSep 11 '19 at 17:30
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU 39%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 760K (2013 D.Ri)-$59
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
46.2% Average
Memory 69.7
1-Core 51.4
2-Core 87.7
45% 69.6 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 133
18% 133 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 61%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 250GB-$40
174GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 335 387 298 325 282 189 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
80.5% Excellent
Read 374
Write 302
Mixed 327
SusWrite 303
73% 327 MB/s
4K Read 24.6
4K Write 61.3
4K Mixed 36.9
117% 40.9 MB/s
DQ Read 250
DQ Write 211
DQ Mixed 211
163% 224 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 80.5%
Great: 123%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
512GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 144 156 134 155 158 157 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
93.9% Outstanding
Read 177
Write 161
Mixed 76.3
SusWrite 150
103% 141 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 1.1
219% 1.57 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 93.9%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
20% Very poor
MC Read 8.8
MC Write 3.8
MC Mixed 6.4
18% 6.33 GB/s
SC Read 5.2
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 7.2
17% 5.8 GB/s
Latency 102
39% 102 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 20%
Great: 35%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A78M-E35 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 194 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 (MS-7721) - $63

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $179
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HDDRAMUSB
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