MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 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 69.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.19% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive43.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7788
MotherboardMSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120417
Uptime1 Days
Run DateSep 30 '20 at 22:34
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 37%

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3330
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
69.5% Good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 84.9
2-Core 168
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 318
8-Core 318
42% 318 Pts
64-Core 316
20% 316 Pts
Poor: 49%
This bench: 69.5%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 520
EVGA(3842 1525) 1GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 250 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
1.19% Terrible
Lighting 1.43
Reflection 2
Parallax 0.53
1% 1.32 fps
MRender 2.05
Gravity 1
Splatting 1.52
1% 1.52 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.19%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$37
14GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 608ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 88 101 74 74 76 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
43.4% Average
Read 162
Write 150
Mixed 124
SusWrite 86.3
29% 131 MB/s
4K Read 21.3
4K Write 56.1
4K Mixed 25.1
94% 34.2 MB/s
DQ Read 30.2
DQ Write 90.9
DQ Mixed 33.7
34% 51.6 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 43.4%
Great: 73%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B1G73DB0-CK0 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
56% Above average
MC Read 21
MC Write 20.3
MC Mixed 18.1
57% 19.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 15.2
SC Mixed 16.1
44% 15.4 GB/s
Latency 73.1
55% 73.1 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 56%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) Builds (Compare 596 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $525
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