MSI MS-176K

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 (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 51.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive66.2% 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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star GX70 3CC
MotherboardMSI MS-176K  (all builds)
Memory5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140912
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 15 '19 at 20:33
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User LKA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th 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 3.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
51.9% Above average
Memory 77.1
1-Core 60.1
2-Core 97.1
50% 78.1 Pts
4-Core 157
8-Core 160
21% 159 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 240GB-$74
102GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P0330AA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 242 52 52 52 52 51 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
66.2% Good
Read 414
Write 346
Mixed 331
SusWrite 83.5
66% 294 MB/s
4K Read 22.2
4K Write 65.5
4K Mixed 32.7
110% 40.1 MB/s
DQ Read 244
DQ Write 216
DQ Mixed 217
166% 226 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 66.2%
Great: 92%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
114GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3J0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 87 88 90 89 89 88 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
55.4% Above average
Read 104
Write 90.5
Mixed 31.9
SusWrite 88.4
57% 78.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
127% 1 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston MSI16D3LS1KFG/8G 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.5% Poor
MC Read 10
MC Write 4.1
MC Mixed 6.9
20% 7 GB/s
SC Read 7.5
SC Write 5.2
SC Mixed 7.7
19% 6.8 GB/s
Latency 86.2
46% 86.2 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.5%
Great: 32%

 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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