MSI Z97S SLI PLUS (MS-7930)

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 (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive88.8% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7930
MotherboardMSI Z97S SLI PLUS (MS-7930)  (all builds)
Memory28.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140428
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 16 '18 at 01:55
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
77.4% Very good
Memory 88
1-Core 98.8
2-Core 203
75% 130 Pts
4-Core 385
8-Core 395
52% 390 Pts
64-Core 393
24% 393 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 77.4%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-Ti-$299
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 399.24
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 86% Great: 101%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
115GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 246 208 211 209 210 211 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
88.8% Excellent
Read 452
Write 330
Mixed 363
SusWrite 216
76% 340 MB/s
4K Read 34
4K Write 81.4
4K Mixed 40.9
147% 52.1 MB/s
DQ Read 245
DQ Write 303
DQ Mixed 201
172% 250 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 88.8%
Great: 100%
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
112GB free
Firmware: EXT0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 250 45 40 38 44 39 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
72.9% Very good
Read 362
Write 271
Mixed 283
SusWrite 76.1
55% 248 MB/s
4K Read 36.7
4K Write 64.3
4K Mixed 41.7
143% 47.6 MB/s
DQ Read 207
DQ Write 214
DQ Mixed 129
120% 183 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 72.9%
Great: 108%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
231GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 155 154 155 155 156 156 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
90.4% Outstanding
Read 160
Write 130
Mixed 75.5
SusWrite 155
95% 130 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.7
154% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 90.4%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1600 C9 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (56th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
52.4% Above average
MC Read 18
MC Write 19.3
MC Mixed 16.4
51% 17.9 GB/s
SC Read 13.3
SC Write 18.4
SC Mixed 17.3
47% 16.3 GB/s
Latency 69.6
58% 69.6 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 82%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97S SLI PLUS (MS-7930) Builds (Compare 114 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI PLUS (MS-7930) - $154

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $811
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