MSI H81M-P33 (MS-7817)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 67.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive29.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 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.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7817
MotherboardMSI H81M-P33 (MS-7817)  (all builds)
Memory3.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150330
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 19 '20 at 05:06
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4160-$79
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
67.2% Good
Memory 92.5
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 182
68% 116 Pts
4-Core 241
8-Core 262
33% 252 Pts
64-Core 267
16% 267 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 67.2%
Great: 67%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
Device(0000 0000) 2GB
CLim: 1228 MHz, MLim: 1527 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 365.10
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 18% Great: 21%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
101GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 67 62 47 48 14 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
29.3% Poor
Read 125
Write 86.3
Mixed 208
SusWrite 53.9
27% 118 MB/s
4K Read 17.1
4K Write 27.4
4K Mixed 18.1
64% 20.9 MB/s
DQ Read 25.6
DQ Write 30.5
DQ Mixed 21.1
18% 25.7 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 29.3%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Team Team-Elite-1333 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
47.5% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 17
MC Mixed 16.3
47% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 13.1
SC Write 13.4
SC Mixed 7.4
32% 11.3 GB/s
Latency 63.1
63% 63.1 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H81M-P33 (MS-7817) Builds (Compare 5,048 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 (MS-7817) - $73

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $354
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