MSI Z97I AC (MS-7851)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 68.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics47.4% 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 Drive88.4% 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
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.
SystemMSI MS-7851
MotherboardMSI Z97I AC (MS-7851)  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150602
Uptime4.1 Days
Run DateJan 29 '19 at 17:03
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4590S-$79
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
68.7% Good
Memory 91.4
1-Core 96.3
2-Core 185
73% 124 Pts
4-Core 270
8-Core 262
36% 266 Pts
64-Core 266
16% 266 Pts
Poor: 49%
This bench: 68.7%
Great: 76%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Gigabyte(1458 3679) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1418 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.4% Average
Lighting 57.3
Reflection 66
Parallax 57.6
47% 60.3 fps
MRender 70.5
Gravity 55.1
Splatting 55.6
49% 60.4 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.4%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 298 115 110 110 104 109 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
88.4% Excellent
Read 376
Write 420
Mixed 296
SusWrite 141
69% 308 MB/s
4K Read 32.2
4K Write 88.8
4K Mixed 47
156% 56 MB/s
DQ Read 376
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 355
268% 359 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 88.4%
Great: 115%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
1.5TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 113 122 113 119 112 117 MB/s
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
68.6% Good
Read 122
Write 94.5
Mixed 69.3
SusWrite 116
74% 101 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1
193% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 68.6%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
54.2% Above average
MC Read 19.4
MC Write 19.4
MC Mixed 17.4
54% 18.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.5
SC Write 17.3
SC Mixed 16
45% 15.6 GB/s
Latency 65.1
61% 65.1 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97I AC (MS-7851) Builds (Compare 117 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 Z97I AC (MS-7851) - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $782
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