MSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 83.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics58.1% 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 Drive5.57% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7816
MotherboardMSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141106
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 23 '18 at 16:04
Run Duration176 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 19%
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 PC Performing above expectations (71st 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 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
83.8% Excellent
Memory 95.7
1-Core 122
2-Core 240
87% 152 Pts
4-Core 388
8-Core 612
62% 500 Pts
64-Core 632
39% 632 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 83.8%
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 (99th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (71 fps cap detected)
58.1% Above average
Lighting 71.5
Reflection 71.4
Parallax 68.2
58% 70.4 fps
MRender 71
Gravity 68.8
Splatting 71.8
58% 70.5 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Patriot Blaze 240GB-$50
45GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S8FM07.9
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4.5 9.9 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.2 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
5.57% Terrible
Read 1
Write 93.9
Mixed 6.5
SusWrite 4.1
6% 26.4 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 10.6
14% 3.57 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 5.57%
Great: 85%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
782GB free
Firmware: CC25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5 6 1.9 3.1 4.8 1.7 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile)
1.22% Terrible
Read 0.5
Write 2.5
Mixed 3
SusWrite 3.7
2% 2.42 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 0.1
15% 0.1 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 1.22%
Great: 114%
Seagate Expansion 500GB
438GB free, PID 2320
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 70 72 73 72 70 72 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
17.3% Very poor
Read 3.3
Write 51.6
Mixed 3
SusWrite 71.4
51% 32.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0
15% 0.23 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 17.3%
Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2133 CL11 Series 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
69.3% Good
MC Read 24.7
MC Write 26
MC Mixed 20.8
68% 23.8 GB/s
SC Read 18.1
SC Write 23.8
SC Mixed 22
61% 21.3 GB/s
Latency 54.8
73% 54.8 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 69.3%
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 799 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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