MSI G31M3-L V2(CN-7529)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 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 49.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.27% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory3GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 3GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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 (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemMICRO-STAR CN-7529
MotherboardMSI G31M3-L V2(CN-7529)  (all builds)
Memory1.1 GB free of 3 GB @ 0 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20091009
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 06 '21 at 20:19
Run Duration323 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 36%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Quad Q8300-$115
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
49.4% Average
Memory 76.8
1-Core 35.8
2-Core 70.8
42% 61.1 Pts
4-Core 130
8-Core 134
18% 132 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 49.4%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Radeon HD 4500
Sapphire(174B 4590) 512MB
Driver: atiumdag.dll Ver. 8.632.1.2000
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
1.27% Terrible
Lighting 1.6
Reflection 3.6
Parallax 1.6
1% 2.27 fps
MRender 1.9
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 1.7
1% 1.47 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.27%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240GB
77GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF5000RL
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 229
Write 196
Mixed 127
41% 184 MB/s
4K Read 17.6
4K Write 16.2
4K Mixed 18.8
59% 17.5 MB/s
DQ Read 18.9
DQ Write 26.9
DQ Mixed 14.6
13% 20.1 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 56%
WD WD2000JS-00MHB0 200GB
180GB free
Firmware: 10.02E02
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 19.8
Write 20
Mixed 9.5
12% 16.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 1
171% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 34%
Samsung UHD Video Pack 500GB
449GB free, PID 62c8
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 32.5
Write 27.5
Mixed 26.3
36% 28.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.9
104% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3GB
null MHz
1024, 2048 MB
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
19.1% Very poor
MC Read 6
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 4.9
17% 5.8 GB/s
SC Read 5.1
SC Write 5.8
SC Mixed 5.1
15% 5.33 GB/s
Latency 86.7
46% 86.7 ns
Poor: 8%
This bench: 19.1%
Great: 23%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical G31M3-L V2(CN-7529) Builds (Compare 4 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete

Motherboard: MSI G31M3-L V2(CN-7529)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $50
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