MSI 890FXA-GD65 (MS-7640)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 57.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics24.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive53.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7640
MotherboardMSI 890FXA-GD65 (MS-7640)  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120328
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateSep 13 '21 at 02:43
Run Duration216 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-$240
CPU1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
57.4% Above average
Memory 82.3
1-Core 46.1
2-Core 92
48% 73.5 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 255
27% 216 Pts
64-Core 264
16% 264 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
PwrHis(1787 201C) 2GB
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 21.5.2
Performing below potential (46th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
24.9% Poor
Lighting 32.3
Reflection 35.7
Parallax 39.6
26% 35.9 fps
MRender 28.5
Gravity 30.3
Splatting 23.8
22% 27.5 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 24.9%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
46GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 580ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 142 127 137 137 135 131 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Read 290
Write 162
Mixed 196
SusWrite 135
44% 196 MB/s
4K Read 22.1
4K Write 60.2
4K Mixed 27.8
101% 36.7 MB/s
DQ Read 25.3
DQ Write 95.8
DQ Mixed 35.2
34% 52.1 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 85%
SHGS31-500GS-2 500GB
69GB free
Firmware: 90000Q00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 351 371 298 288 259 257 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
61.3% Good
Read 228
Write 384
Mixed 271
SusWrite 304
67% 297 MB/s
4K Read 19.9
4K Write 60.7
4K Mixed 28.9
99% 36.5 MB/s
DQ Read 27.9
DQ Write 91.1
DQ Mixed 37.9
35% 52.3 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 61.3%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (36th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.8% Poor
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 6.3
MC Mixed 11.3
29% 10.1 GB/s
SC Read 5.7
SC Write 5.3
SC Mixed 8.5
19% 6.5 GB/s
Latency 76.4
52% 76.4 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 29.8%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 26: 3R 3G 2B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
26% 14% 59 237 185 60 24.1" 1920 1200 SAM03F4 SyncMaster
History: Score 33: 4R 3G 4B | Score 26: 3R 3G 2B
Typical 890FXA-GD65 (MS-7640) Builds (Compare 16 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI 890FXA-GD65 (MS-7640)

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