MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive28.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7788
MotherboardMSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788)  (all builds)
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130110
Uptime3.9 Days
Run DateFeb 25 '18 at 15:14
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU6%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3770K-$175
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
78.7% Very good
Memory 91.2
1-Core 105
2-Core 204
77% 133 Pts
4-Core 360
8-Core 509
55% 434 Pts
64-Core 510
32% 510 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 78.7%
Great: 83%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 480 GB 480GB
74GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UG3000RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
28.7% Poor
Read 207
Write 144
Mixed 160
38% 170 MB/s
4K Read 14.7
4K Write 18.8
4K Mixed 4.64
38% 12.7 MB/s
DQ Read 17.8
DQ Write 17.4
DQ Mixed 5.72
8% 13.6 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 28.7%
Great: 57%
Samsung PM810 2.5" 7mm 128GB
12GB free
Firmware: AXM08D1Q Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
35.1% Below average
Read 207
Write 209
Mixed 134
41% 183 MB/s
4K Read 13
4K Write 28.4
4K Mixed 8.03
45% 16.5 MB/s
DQ Read 10.6
DQ Write 30.4
DQ Mixed 7.66
10% 16.2 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 35.1%
Great: 50%
WDC WD25 00BEVT-60A23T0 250GB
20GB free, PID 6116
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
13.8% Very poor
Read 30.2
Write 23
Mixed 25.9
33% 26.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.33
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.24
57% 0.66 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 13.8%
Great: 16%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
53.8% Above average
MC Read 20.1
MC Write 18.5
MC Mixed 16.5
52% 18.4 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 17.2
SC Mixed 16.2
47% 16.5 GB/s
Latency 65.5
61% 65.5 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 53.8%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) Builds (Compare 597 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31 (G3) (MS-7788) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $525
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