MSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 63.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive19.9% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 10 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.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7788
MotherboardMSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788)  (all builds)
Memory6.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130225
Uptime2.3 Days
Run DateJun 20 '20 at 18:55
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User ISR-User
Background CPU 23%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-3220-$60
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
63.2% Good
Memory 89.2
1-Core 91.4
2-Core 165
69% 115 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 218
29% 218 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 63.2%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 265-$105
PowerColor(148C 3000) 2GB
CLim: 955 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 19.3.3
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 19% Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$26
32GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 69 2.8 1.8 1.6 2 112 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
19.9% Very poor
Read 134
Write 55.5
Mixed 75.5
SusWrite 31.4
16% 74 MB/s
4K Read 11.9
4K Write 16.7
4K Mixed 9.6
39% 12.7 MB/s
DQ Read 11
DQ Write 21.6
DQ Mixed 18.6
14% 17.1 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 19.9%
Great: 85%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$25
354GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 120 117 119 120 120 120 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
70.3% Very good
Read 126
Write 120
Mixed 65.5
SusWrite 119
79% 108 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
164% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 70.3%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend JM1600KLN-4G KETECH 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
58.1% Above average
MC Read 20.8
MC Write 21.3
MC Mixed 18.9
58% 20.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.8
SC Write 17.3
SC Mixed 17.6
47% 16.6 GB/s
Latency 68.2
59% 68.2 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788) Builds (Compare 855 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31/W8 (MS-7788) - $64

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $151
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