MSI A88XM-E45 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 42.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics16.8% 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)
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 (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A88XM-E45 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150215
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 13 '21 at 18:26
Run Duration557 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 860K-$51
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
42.8% Average
Memory 52.5
1-Core 67.2
2-Core 129
47% 82.9 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 209
26% 199 Pts
64-Core 207
13% 207 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 42.8%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1405 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.10.35.02
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
16.8% Very poor
Lighting 0.1
Reflection 63
Parallax 90.6
0% 51.2 fps
MRender 65.7
Gravity 71.6
Splatting 48.2
49% 61.8 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 16.8%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
74GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 30 39 41 85 50 47 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Write 27.4
Mixed 43
SusWrite 48.6
30% 39.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.5
67% 0.33 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-2133C10-8GSR F3-2133C10-8GSR 16GB
1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
21.4% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 7.3
MC Mixed 6.4
21% 7.3 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 6.6
18% 6.33 GB/s
Latency 152
26% 152 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 21.4%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88XM-E45 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 28 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 (MS-7721) - $65

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 35% - Below average Total price: $259
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