MSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive82.5% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7850
MotherboardMSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850)  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 12 '18 at 02:29
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th 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 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
77.9% Very good
Memory 88.1
1-Core 131
2-Core 241
86% 153 Pts
4-Core 365
8-Core 565
58% 465 Pts
64-Core 621
38% 621 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 77.9%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
MSI(1462 7850) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 3% Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin Reactor 512GB-$280
381GB free (System drive)
Firmware: N1007C Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
82.5% Excellent
Read 492
Write 281
Mixed 358
83% 377 MB/s
4K Read 25.8
4K Write 99.6
4K Mixed 19.3
116% 48.2 MB/s
DQ Read 249
DQ Write 274
DQ Mixed 62.6
102% 195 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 82.5%
Great: 108%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
1.5TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
65.5% Good
Read 116
Write 113
Mixed 107
84% 112 MB/s
4K Read 0.58
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.26
91% 0.98 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 65.5%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (36th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.7% Average
MC Read 16.9
MC Write 17.9
MC Mixed 15
47% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 17
SC Mixed 13.9
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 69.5
58% 69.5 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850) Builds (Compare 3,900 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 PC Mate(MS-7850) - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $748
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HDDRAMUSB
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