MSI G31M3-L V2(MS-7529)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 50.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics15.1% 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 DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory4GB 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. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
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.
SystemMICRO-STAR MS-7529
MotherboardMSI G31M3-L V2(MS-7529)  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 0 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100311
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 11 '22 at 00:29
Run Duration187 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing above expectations (71st 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, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
50.1% Above average
Memory 74
1-Core 39.9
2-Core 80.1
43% 64.7 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 157
21% 155 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-$120
Gigabyte(1458 3642) 2GB
CLim: 1333 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
15.1% Very poor
Lighting 18.4
Reflection 17.4
Parallax 17.1
15% 17.6 fps
MRender 23
Gravity 19.1
Splatting 15.7
15% 19.3 fps
Poor: 13%
This bench: 15.1%
Great: 16%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC WD10SPZX-22Z10T1 1TB
923GB free
Firmware: 04.01A04
SusWrite @10s intervals: 109 112 112 115 113 115 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
12.1% Very poor
Read 69.5
Write 96.7
Mixed 53.2
SusWrite 113
19% 83 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 9.2
4K Mixed 0.8
8% 3.73 MB/s
DQ Read 0.4
DQ Write 10.1
DQ Mixed 0.6
2% 3.7 MB/s
Maxtor STM3160215AS 160GB
116GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 4.AAB
SusWrite @10s intervals: 24 39 21 22 47 65 MB/s
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
29.2% Poor
Read 65
Write 64.8
Mixed 39.5
SusWrite 36.3
38% 51.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 29.2%
Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM SDRAM
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
21% Poor
MC Read 6.9
MC Write 6.6
MC Mixed 6.2
19% 6.57 GB/s
SC Read 6
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 6.3
18% 6.2 GB/s
Latency 92.6
43% 92.6 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 21%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical G31M3-L V2(MS-7529) Builds (Compare 29 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 42%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

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

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