MSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 60.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics6.64% 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.
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 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7816
MotherboardMSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)  (all builds)
Memory10 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150818
Uptime15.8 Days
Run DateAug 18 '18 at 17:42
Run Duration198 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3258-$31
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
60.8% Good
Memory 90.6
1-Core 95.2
2-Core 188
73% 124 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 183
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 189
12% 189 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 60.8%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Radeon HD 3870
PwrHis(1787 2244) 512MB
Driver: atidxx32 Ver. 8.56.1.16
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
6.64% Terrible
Lighting 8.1
Reflection 12
Parallax 2.34
7% 7.49 fps
MRender 7.14
Gravity 3.5
Splatting 12.3
7% 7.65 fps
Poor: 5%
This bench: 6.64%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 1TB-$30
414GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ST6OA31B
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 95.5
Write 34.5
Mixed 40
42% 56.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
141% 1 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 61%
Hitachi HDS5C3020ALA632 2TB-$270
993GB free
Firmware: ML6OA580
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 94.5
Write 47.3
Mixed 57.3
50% 66.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
130% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 73%
Hitachi HDS5C3020ALA632 2TB-$270
347GB free
Firmware: ML6OAA10
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 118
Write 61.8
Mixed 62.3
60% 80.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.7
144% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 73%
HGST Deskstar NAS 4TB-$60
2.5TB free
Firmware: MJAOA5E0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 142
Write 94
Mixed 20
62% 85.3 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.8
176% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 92%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (72nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
53.3% Above average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 19.5
MC Mixed 17.4
52% 18.1 GB/s
SC Read 14.7
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 18.2
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 66.3
60% 66.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-G43 (MS-7816) Builds (Compare 803 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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