MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 72.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics49.1% 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 Drive55.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7922
MotherboardMSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)  (all builds)
Memory10.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150813
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 08 '17 at 01:27
Run Duration118 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
72.2% Very good
Memory 82.9
1-Core 109
2-Core 214
77% 135 Pts
4-Core 332
8-Core 507
52% 419 Pts
64-Core 540
33% 540 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 72.2%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.1% Average
Lighting 60.7
Reflection 64.4
Parallax 57.7
50% 60.9 fps
MRender 71.4
Gravity 57.7
Splatting 52.2
48% 60.4 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
40GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 499
Write 350
Mixed 417
94% 422 MB/s
4K Read 43.3
4K Write 91.2
4K Mixed 47.5
175% 60.7 MB/s
DQ Read 43.7
DQ Write 260
DQ Mixed 115
100% 140 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 102%
Great: 134%
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB-$150
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM05B0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
55.4% Above average
Read 434
Write 85.7
Mixed 126
46% 215 MB/s
4K Read 29.9
4K Write 74
4K Mixed 16.1
105% 40 MB/s
DQ Read 29.7
DQ Write 77.9
DQ Mixed 16.3
23% 41.3 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Sniper DDR3 2400 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.4% Average
MC Read 16.9
MC Write 17.6
MC Mixed 15.4
48% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 16.4
SC Mixed 14.7
42% 14.6 GB/s
Latency 75.3
53% 75.3 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 48.4%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) Builds (Compare 2,318 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) - $127

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $775
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