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 above expectations (78th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 22 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics56.6% 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)
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.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7816
MotherboardMSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141106
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateOct 22 '18 at 13:16
Run Duration165 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU3%
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 PC Performing above expectations (78th 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 way above expectations (89th percentile)
85.2% Excellent
Memory 93.5
1-Core 125
2-Core 243
87% 154 Pts
4-Core 415
8-Core 640
65% 527 Pts
64-Core 645
40% 645 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 85.2%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 416.16
Performing below potential (98th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (70 fps cap detected)
56.6% Above average
Lighting 69.7
Reflection 70.5
Parallax 60.8
57% 67 fps
MRender 69.9
Gravity 67.4
Splatting 68.9
56% 68.7 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Patriot Blaze 240GB-$50
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S8FM07.9
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 416
Write 266
Mixed 214
66% 299 MB/s
4K Read 20.7
4K Write 80.2
4K Mixed 20.8
100% 40.6 MB/s
DQ Read 125
DQ Write 192
DQ Mixed 61.6
74% 126 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 85%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$51
783GB free
Firmware: CC25
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2
Write 1.8
Mixed 1.5
1% 1.77 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 0
4% 0.07 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2133 CL11 Series 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
60.3% Good
MC Read 20.8
MC Write 22.1
MC Mixed 18.9
59% 20.6 GB/s
SC Read 16.2
SC Write 21.4
SC Mixed 18.8
54% 18.8 GB/s
Latency 60.9
66% 60.9 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 60.3%
Great: 78%

 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 798 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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