MSI A78M-E45 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 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 48.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics41.6% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (70%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A78M-E45 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory16.5 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141215
Uptime2.3 Days
Run DateSep 11 '20 at 20:38
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 70%
Watch Gameplay: 1650 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (41st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-5600K APU-$250
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
48.1% Average
Memory 77.1
1-Core 47.2
2-Core 45.9
42% 56.7 Pts
4-Core 119
8-Core 90.2
15% 104 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
PNY(196E 1343) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 432.00
Performing below potential (48th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.6% Average
Lighting 54
Reflection 50.2
Parallax 48.4
44% 50.9 fps
MRender 40.8
Gravity 47.6
Splatting 46.4
37% 44.9 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 41.6%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS1311 240GB-$78
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS131122
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 438
Write 382
Mixed 333
86% 384 MB/s
4K Read 22
4K Write 53.2
4K Mixed 31.2
102% 35.5 MB/s
DQ Read 211
DQ Write 190
DQ Mixed 158
130% 186 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 97%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$25
834GB free
Firmware: CC46
SusWrite @10s intervals: 158 160 163 158 161 162 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 192
Write 152
Mixed 84
SusWrite 160
108% 147 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.7
150% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 101%
Great: 112%
PNY USB 2.0 FD 16GB
15GB free, PID 007a
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.5 7.8 7.5 7.5 7.3 8.1 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
4.99% Terrible
Read 17.3
Write 4.2
Mixed 6
SusWrite 7.4
10% 8.73 MB/s
4K Read 3.7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
14% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 4.99%
Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBXL F3-12800CL9-4GBXL 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.6% Poor
MC Read 13
MC Write 5.7
MC Mixed 9.7
27% 9.47 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 9.1
23% 7.9 GB/s
Latency 86.2
46% 86.2 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 28.6%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A78M-E45 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 67 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E45 (MS-7721) - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 33% - Below average Total price: $240
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