MSI Z77A-G43 (MS-7758)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (14th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 86 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.
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 57.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics7.4% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive62.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Very high background CPU (57%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7758
MotherboardMSI Z77A-G43 (MS-7758)  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121024
Uptime9.9 Days
Run DateSep 23 '17 at 22:31
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 57%

 PC Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
57.9% Above average
Memory 77.8
1-Core 78.5
2-Core 150
61% 102 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 248
30% 232 Pts
64-Core 260
16% 260 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-$120
Asus(1043 84AD) 1GB
CLim: 1333 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 385.41
Relative performance (0th percentile)
7.4% Terrible
Lighting 5.07
Reflection 14.3
Parallax 15.1
4% 11.5 fps
MRender 20.1
Gravity 16.8
Splatting 14.6
14% 17.1 fps
Poor: 13%
This bench: 7.4%
Great: 16%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
137GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
62.2% Good
Read 267
Write 213
Mixed 218
52% 233 MB/s
4K Read 30
4K Write 52.4
4K Mixed 30.2
112% 37.5 MB/s
DQ Read 37.8
DQ Write 148
DQ Mixed 22.9
38% 69.4 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 62.2%
Great: 134%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$49
644GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
42% Average
Read 73.8
Write 72.3
Mixed 69.4
54% 71.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.65
4K Write 2.05
4K Mixed 0.35
104% 1.02 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 42%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905403-198.A00LF 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
44.3% Average
MC Read 15
MC Write 16.6
MC Mixed 14.6
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 11.8
SC Write 13
SC Mixed 13.3
36% 12.7 GB/s
Latency 84.7
47% 84.7 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 44.3%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z77A-G43 (MS-7758) Builds (Compare 1,870 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 (MS-7758)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $280
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