MSI Z97A GAMING 7 (MS-7916)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (3rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 97 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.
Graphics41.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive68.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7916
MotherboardMSI Z97A GAMING 7 (MS-7916)  (all builds)
Memory14.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150814
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 11 '15 at 23:34
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 20
2-Core 43.8
14% 31.9 Pts
4-Core 74
8-Core 114
12% 94.2 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
Poor: 67% Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.5362
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.9% Average
Lighting 43.8
Reflection 56.2
Parallax 62.9
36% 54.3 fps
MRender 75
Gravity 65.7
Splatting 59.9
54% 66.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
410GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
68.4% Good
Read 492
Write 394
Mixed 409
96% 432 MB/s
4K Read 25.4
4K Write 35.7
4K Mixed 14.2
76% 25.1 MB/s
DQ Read 28.9
DQ Write 78.8
DQ Mixed 14
22% 40.6 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 68.4%
Great: 134%
Patriot Ignite M2 480GB
315GB free
Firmware: SAFM01.3 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
62.7% Good
Read 499
Write 305
Mixed 391
88% 398 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 40.5
4K Mixed 11.5
65% 23.6 MB/s
DQ Read 119
DQ Write 112
DQ Mixed 11.4
37% 80.7 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 101%
Typical Z97A GAMING 7 (MS-7916) Builds (Compare 354 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97A GAMING 7 (MS-7916)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $657
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