MSI Z97M GAMING (MS-7919)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive67.7% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7919
MotherboardMSI Z97M GAMING (MS-7919)  (all builds)
Memory21.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160218
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateFeb 13 '18 at 05:28
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 15%
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 PC Performing above expectations (68th 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, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
87.1% Excellent
Memory 97.1
1-Core 125
2-Core 247
89% 156 Pts
4-Core 416
8-Core 624
65% 520 Pts
64-Core 652
40% 652 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 87.1%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 2552 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 390.65
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 138
Reflection 155
Parallax 40.9
113% 111 fps
Gravity 136
Splatting 116
110% 126 fps
Poor: 93% Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Corsair Neutron XT 240GB-$170
89GB free
Firmware: SAFC01.6 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
97.1% Outstanding
Read 522
Write 502
Mixed 514
115% 513 MB/s
4K Read 35.2
4K Write 107
4K Mixed 15.6
130% 52.7 MB/s
DQ Read 36.2
DQ Write 349
DQ Mixed 60.4
86% 148 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 97.1%
Great: 115%
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 580ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
67.7% Good
Read 510
Write 185
Mixed 231
67% 309 MB/s
4K Read 21.5
4K Write 107
4K Mixed 14.2
107% 47.6 MB/s
DQ Read 28.5
DQ Write 200
DQ Mixed 10.6
39% 79.7 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 67.7%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2400 C11 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
69.6% Good
MC Read 24.6
MC Write 25.8
MC Mixed 20.8
68% 23.7 GB/s
SC Read 15.8
SC Write 24
SC Mixed 23.8
61% 21.2 GB/s
Latency 49.9
80% 49.9 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 69.6%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97M GAMING (MS-7919) Builds (Compare 451 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 Z97M GAMING (MS-7919) - $667

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $1,324
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