MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive96.5% 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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a 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-7922
MotherboardMSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141110
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 24 '19 at 22:39
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
76.2% Very good
Memory 90.6
1-Core 74.7
2-Core 189
69% 118 Pts
4-Core 359
8-Core 359
48% 359 Pts
64-Core 373
23% 373 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 76.2%
Great: 72%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 240GB-$20
210GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900J13
SusWrite @10s intervals: 423 428 425 386 153 151 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
96.5% Outstanding
Read 403
Write 432
Mixed 384
SusWrite 328
87% 387 MB/s
4K Read 31.5
4K Write 95.1
4K Mixed 42.9
153% 56.5 MB/s
DQ Read 244
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 196
176% 261 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 96.5%
Great: 91%
PNY USB 2.0 FD 8GB
3GB free, PID 007a
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4.3 4.9 4.9 5 4.7 5 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
5.45% Terrible
Read 20.8
Write 3.3
Mixed 5.3
SusWrite 4.8
9% 8.55 MB/s
4K Read 5.9
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
22% 1.97 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 5.45%
Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Sniper DDR3 1866 C9 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1867 MHz clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (75th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.3% Below average
MC Read 11.3
MC Write 11.4
MC Mixed 9.3
30% 10.7 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 10.7
SC Mixed 9.9
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 66.3
60% 66.3 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 33.3%
Great: 41%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) Builds (Compare 2,318 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) - $127

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $775
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