MSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 77.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics53.5% 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 Drive107% 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.
Very high background CPU (35%). 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)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141107
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 08 '18 at 00:10
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 35%
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 PC Performing above expectations (61st 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 way above expectations (92nd percentile)
77.7% Very good
Memory 88.7
1-Core 105
2-Core 211
77% 135 Pts
4-Core 360
8-Core 574
57% 467 Pts
64-Core 588
36% 588 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 77.7%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
53.5% Above average
Lighting 66.4
Reflection 70.8
Parallax 60.5
54% 65.9 fps
MRender 66
Gravity 61.8
Splatting 63.9
52% 63.9 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
134GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 263 185 180 173 169 163 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 467
Write 454
Mixed 374
SusWrite 189
83% 371 MB/s
4K Read 40.7
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 57.4
195% 70.1 MB/s
DQ Read 371
DQ Write 347
DQ Mixed 353
267% 357 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 107%
Great: 134%
Hitachi HDS721064CLA332 640GB
546GB free
Firmware: JPGOA3GC
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 112 114 115 116 115 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
65.4% Good
Read 114
Write 106
Mixed 54.8
SusWrite 114
71% 97.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 65.4%
Great: 66%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BA160B.C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
56.7% Above average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 20.9
MC Mixed 17
56% 19.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 19.2
SC Mixed 17.5
48% 16.8 GB/s
Latency 68.8
58% 68.8 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 61%

 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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