MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

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 (96th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 4 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 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 81.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics27.8% 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)
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.
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colori
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140721
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 23 '19 at 11:14
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770-$75
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
81.4% Excellent
Memory 95.4
1-Core 112
2-Core 193
79% 133 Pts
4-Core 365
8-Core 597
59% 481 Pts
64-Core 585
36% 585 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 81.4%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760-$209
Gainward(10B0 1187) 2GB
CLim: 1293 MHz, MLim: 1550 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 419.35
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
27.8% Poor
Lighting 31.7
Reflection 30.7
Parallax 38.5
26% 33.7 fps
MRender 42.5
Gravity 40.8
Splatting 34.2
32% 39.2 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 27.8%
Great: 28%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
47GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 504
Write 172
Mixed 426
81% 367 MB/s
4K Read 44.4
4K Write 104
4K Mixed 59.1
198% 69.2 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 360
271% 363 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
63.4% Good
MC Read 22.2
MC Write 23.1
MC Mixed 19.5
62% 21.6 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 20.4
SC Mixed 21
56% 19.7 GB/s
Latency 56
71% 56 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 63.4%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) Builds (Compare 4,010 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) - $242

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $597
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