MSI H81M-P32L (MS-7846)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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 58.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.04% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7846
MotherboardMSI H81M-P32L (MS-7846)  (all builds)
Memory11 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180710
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 14 '22 at 17:58
Run Duration174 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4170-$20
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
58.2% Above average
Memory 74.6
1-Core 96.6
2-Core 160
65% 110 Pts
4-Core 243
8-Core 243
32% 243 Pts
64-Core 251
16% 251 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 58.2%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
MSI(1462 809F) 2GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
2.04% Terrible
Lighting 2.8
Reflection 2.5
Parallax 0.5
2% 1.93 fps
MRender 2
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 1.7
2% 1.97 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.04%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Servicelife 2.5" 256GB SATA3 SSD
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: H181031
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 115 113 115 116 116 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 397
Write 397
SusWrite 115
67% 303 MB/s
4K Read 35.5
4K Write 85.2
4K Mixed 24.4
130% 48.4 MB/s
DQ Read 111
DQ Write 112
DQ Mixed 102
79% 108 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 95%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$32
436GB free
Firmware: JC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 99 100 100 101 98 97 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
52.9% Above average
Read 84.8
Write 92
Mixed 59.7
SusWrite 99.2
62% 83.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
162% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 52.9%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B1G73EB0-YK0 Micron 16KTF1G64AZ-1G9P1 16GB
1600, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
52.3% Above average
MC Read 18.1
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 16.5
52% 18.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 18.6
SC Mixed 15.9
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 91.2
44% 91.2 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 52.3%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H81M-P32L (MS-7846) Builds (Compare 227 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P32L (MS-7846)

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