MSI A88X-G43 (MS-7793)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 53.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics36.9% 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)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7793
MotherboardMSI A88X-G43 (MS-7793)  (all builds)
Memory9.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140318
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 26 '20 at 21:56
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-7850K APU (2014 D.Ka)-$135
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
53.4% Above average
Memory 76.8
1-Core 60.1
2-Core 112
52% 82.9 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 177
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 20.2.1
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
36.9% Below average
Lighting 47.8
Reflection 31.9
Parallax 63.3
39% 47.7 fps
MRender 30.7
Gravity 49.1
Splatting 40
33% 39.9 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 36.9%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
127GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 27 29 30 30 30 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
WD Black 2TB (2013)-$48
1TB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 89 89 90 92 91 91 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
71.3% Very good
Read 158
Write 155
Mixed 97
SusWrite 90.4
92% 125 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 1
204% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 71.3%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR3 2133 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 2132 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40.4% Average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 8.3
MC Mixed 17.2
41% 14.4 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 7.9
SC Mixed 11.6
26% 9.27 GB/s
Latency 86.7
46% 86.7 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 40.4%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88X-G43 (MS-7793) Builds (Compare 49 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI A88X-G43 (MS-7793)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 24% - Poor Total price: $673
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