MSI Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 69.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics32.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive79.9% 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7918
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918)  (all builds)
Memory5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20141224
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 23 '18 at 13:39
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User JPN-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4350-$67
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
69.3% Good
Memory 91.7
1-Core 106
2-Core 198
77% 132 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 265
36% 270 Pts
64-Core 281
17% 281 Pts
Poor: 55%
This bench: 69.3%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Zotac(19DA A454) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.65
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
32.4% Below average
Lighting 40.8
Reflection 31.7
Parallax 38.7
33% 37.1 fps
MRender 38.8
Gravity 37.9
Splatting 36.3
31% 37.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Plextor PX-256M5S 256GB
123GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
79.9% Very good
Read 480
Write 364
Mixed 415
93% 420 MB/s
4K Read 21.5
4K Write 38.4
4K Mixed 30.4
92% 30.1 MB/s
DQ Read 261
DQ Write 163
DQ Mixed 70.6
91% 165 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 79.9%
Great: 95%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
32.3% Below average
MC Read 10.6
MC Write 10.7
MC Mixed 8.9
29% 10.1 GB/s
SC Read 10.2
SC Write 11.2
SC Mixed 10.1
30% 10.5 GB/s
Latency 64.5
62% 64.5 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 32.3%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918) Builds (Compare 2,571 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 Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918) - $135

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $783
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