MSI 790FX-GD70(MS-7577)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 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 58.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics91.8% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive36.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 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 (70%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMICRO-STAR MS-7577
MotherboardMSI 790FX-GD70(MS-7577)  (all builds)
Memory12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100708
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 24 '17 at 23:50
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 70%
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 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 955-$83
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
58.6% Above average
Memory 84.4
1-Core 56
2-Core 111
53% 83.7 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 185
26% 190 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
EVGA(3842 6283) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2752 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 385.41
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
91.8% Outstanding
Lighting 105
Reflection 148
Parallax 150
86% 134 fps
MRender 124
Gravity 141
Splatting 119
104% 128 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 91.8%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB-$42
8GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.22 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
36.7% Below average
Read 191
Write 129
Mixed 147
34% 156 MB/s
4K Read 18.4
4K Write 47.5
4K Mixed 10.5
66% 25.4 MB/s
DQ Read 22.5
DQ Write 62.7
DQ Mixed 12.1
18% 32.4 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 36.7%
Great: 82%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB-$36
280GB free
Firmware: CC46 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
52.8% Above average
Read 99.5
Write 84.3
Mixed 30.7
52% 71.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 1.59
4K Mixed 0.5
103% 0.84 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.7% Below average
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 10.8
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 8.1
19% 6.8 GB/s
Latency 72.8
55% 72.8 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 30.7%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 790FX-GD70(MS-7577) Builds (Compare 59 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI 790FX-GD70(MS-7577)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 51% - Above average Total price: $275
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