MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 56.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.43% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive71.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory6.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140721
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 20 '19 at 00:10
Run Duration117 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4150-$42
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
56.1% Above average
Memory 87
1-Core 84.4
2-Core 161
66% 111 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 204
22% 172 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Desktop 1.15 GHz)
MSI(1462 7821) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.5063
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
3.43% Terrible
Lighting 3.43
Reflection 5.35
Parallax 4.44
3% 4.41 fps
MRender 7.19
Gravity 2.33
Splatting 7.09
5% 5.54 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.43%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX500 240GB-$29
168GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6CR013
SusWrite @10s intervals: 261 78 105 120 110 59 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
71.4% Very good
Read 398
Write 308
Mixed 418
SusWrite 122
70% 311 MB/s
4K Read 34.3
4K Write 66.6
4K Mixed 26.1
121% 42.3 MB/s
DQ Read 217
DQ Write 324
DQ Mixed 47.7
98% 196 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 71.4%
Great: 92%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Team Xtreem-LV-2666 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.6% Average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 12.8
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 6.9
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 70.5
57% 70.5 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 44.6%
Great: 82%

 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 4,014 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: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $532
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