MSI Z97-G43 GAMING (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 (94th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 6 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 an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: 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 88.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics31.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7816
MotherboardMSI Z97-G43 GAMING (MS-7816)  (all builds)
Memory12.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150814
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateJan 30 '19 at 08:20
Run Duration187 Seconds
Run User HRV-User
Background CPU3%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (94th 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 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
88.8% Excellent
Memory 94.7
1-Core 136
2-Core 267
92% 166 Pts
4-Core 446
8-Core 695
70% 571 Pts
64-Core 713
44% 713 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 88.8%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 416.34
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
31.9% Below average
Lighting 39.8
Reflection 31.6
Parallax 38.1
32% 36.5 fps
MRender 39
Gravity 38.5
Splatting 36.5
31% 38 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 31.9%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
31GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 608ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 262
Write 152
Mixed 186
44% 200 MB/s
4K Read 31.5
4K Write 107
4K Mixed 37.5
152% 58.7 MB/s
DQ Read 104
DQ Write 153
DQ Mixed 106
86% 121 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 75%
Intel 530 Series 180GB
18GB free
Firmware: DC12
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 332
Write 212
Mixed 228
57% 257 MB/s
4K Read 38.7
4K Write 118
4K Mixed 43.2
176% 66.6 MB/s
DQ Read 277
DQ Write 185
DQ Mixed 145
132% 202 MB/s
Poor: 57% Great: 82%
WD Black 500GB (2012)-$47
29GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 145
Write 134
Mixed 78.5
88% 119 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 0.9
197% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 43% Great: 105%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
526GB free
Firmware: 02.01A02
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 151
Write 147
Mixed 98.7
98% 132 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.1
228% 1.73 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
WD Red 1TB (2012)-$49
286GB free
Firmware: 82.00A82
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 126
Write 118
Mixed 72
78% 105 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.1
216% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 43% Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
62% Good
MC Read 21.7
MC Write 22.1
MC Mixed 18.8
60% 20.9 GB/s
SC Read 17
SC Write 23.5
SC Mixed 21.2
59% 20.6 GB/s
Latency 58
69% 58 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 62%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G43 GAMING (MS-7816)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $638
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