MSI MS-176K

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 52.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (51%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star GX70 3CC
MotherboardMSI MS-176K  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140912
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 28 '19 at 09:56
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 51%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-5750M APU
P0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
52.3% Above average
Memory 77.6
1-Core 60.7
2-Core 100
51% 79.5 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 152
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 52.3%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Plextor PX-256M6M 256GB
203GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 264
Write 244
Mixed 205
53% 238 MB/s
4K Read 4.3
4K Write 4.6
4K Mixed 4.3
14% 4.4 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 99%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
917GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3J0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 50.1
Write 130
Mixed 2.3
43% 60.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.3
73% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata AM1L16BC8R2-B1QS 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32.3% Below average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 6.1
MC Mixed 10.6
32% 11 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 10.3
24% 8.3 GB/s
Latency 85.1
47% 85.1 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 32.3%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-176K Builds (Compare 33 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-176K

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $52
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