MSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
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. 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 70.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics29.9% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMSI MS-7924
MotherboardMSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924)  (all builds)
Memory9.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160215
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 07 '19 at 16:37
Run Duration152 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU1%

 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 Pentium G3258-$38
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 4.8 GHz, turbo 7.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
70.8% Very good
Memory 93.8
1-Core 128
2-Core 268
91% 163 Pts
4-Core 280
8-Core 270
37% 275 Pts
64-Core 276
17% 276 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-Ti-$362
Asus(1043 841F) 2GB
CLim: 1320 MHz, MLim: 1627 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 430.39
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
29.9% Poor
Lighting 36.2
Reflection 34.1
Parallax 43.8
30% 38 fps
MRender 43.5
Gravity 43.6
Splatting 29.1
31% 38.8 fps
Poor: 23%
This bench: 29.9%
Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU800NS38 128GB
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0427AC
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 454
Write 403
Mixed 387
92% 415 MB/s
4K Read 40.5
4K Write 120
4K Mixed 56.1
197% 72.1 MB/s
DQ Read 126
DQ Write 338
DQ Mixed 159
142% 208 MB/s
Poor: 46% Great: 102%
WD Blue 2.5" 250GB (2009)-$30
49GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 73 79 77 80 80 78 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
45.6% Average
Read 80.3
Write 73.7
Mixed 45.9
SusWrite 77.9
51% 69.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 3.1
4K Mixed 0.8
167% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 45.6%
Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9965525-064.A00LF 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
61.7% Good
MC Read 20.2
MC Write 23.7
MC Mixed 18.6
60% 20.8 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 23.7
SC Mixed 21
59% 20.6 GB/s
Latency 60.2
66% 60.2 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 61.7%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97M-G43(MS-7924) Builds (Compare 363 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924) - $110

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $460
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