MSI MS-168A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 a relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 30.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Graphics0.78% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardMSI MS-168A  (all builds)
Memory1.4 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100818
Uptime11.9 Days
Run DateJan 09 '20 at 18:24
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3 M 370-$167
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
30.9% Below average
Memory 53.6
1-Core 21
2-Core 32.5
26% 35.7 Pts
4-Core 50.4
8-Core 51.2
7% 50.8 Pts
64-Core 54.3
3% 54.3 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 30.9%
Great: 45%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)
MSI(1462 1068) 2.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 8.15.10.2219
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
0.78% Terrible
Lighting 0.83
Reflection 1.04
Parallax 0.81
1% 0.89 fps
MRender 1.29
Gravity 0.63
Splatting 1.52
1% 1.15 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.78%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
270GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 254 378 160 281 274 142 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 80% Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M2S2G64CB88B5N-CG Samsung M471B5273DH0-CH9 6GB
1067, 1067 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
20.3% Poor
MC Read 7.3
MC Write 6.2
MC Mixed 8.1
21% 7.2 GB/s
SC Read 4.7
SC Write 4.1
SC Mixed 4.3
12% 4.37 GB/s
Latency 148
27% 148 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 20.3%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-168A Builds (Compare 18 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-168A

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 45% - Average Total price: $167
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