MSI Z87M-G43 (MS-7823)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 72.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics29.7% 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)
Boot Drive88.9% 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.
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
SystemMSI MS-7823
MotherboardMSI Z87M-G43 (MS-7823)  (all builds)
Memory13.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150530
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateSep 21 '19 at 11:53
Run Duration170 Seconds
Run User PRT-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4330-$140
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
72.4% Very good
Memory 97.2
1-Core 106
2-Core 205
80% 136 Pts
4-Core 278
8-Core 278
37% 278 Pts
64-Core 278
17% 278 Pts
Poor: 49%
This bench: 72.4%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
Sapphire(174B E217) 2GB
CLim: 1050 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.7.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
29.7% Poor
Lighting 37.6
Reflection 33.9
Parallax 45.9
31% 39.1 fps
MRender 29.7
Gravity 31.4
Splatting 38.6
28% 33.2 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 29.7%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 120GB-$76
52GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X31000RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 219 148 128 130 123 105 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
88.9% Excellent
Read 486
Write 438
Mixed 299
SusWrite 142
76% 341 MB/s
4K Read 31.9
4K Write 89.1
4K Mixed 43.8
152% 54.9 MB/s
DQ Read 314
DQ Write 301
DQ Mixed 249
203% 288 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 88.9%
Great: 93%
Samsung HD502HI 500GB-$154
325GB free
Firmware: 1AG01118
SusWrite @10s intervals: 107 107 109 110 109 110 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
61.2% Good
Read 104
Write 108
Mixed 57.8
SusWrite 109
69% 94.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.7
136% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 26%
This bench: 61.2%
Great: 59%
WD Blue 640GB (2008)-$33
348GB free
Firmware: 01.03B01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 79 79 81 80 80 81 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
46.4% Average
Read 81.5
Write 80
Mixed 55.8
SusWrite 79.9
55% 74.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
166% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 62%
Intel Raid 0 Volume 1TB
617GB free
Firmware: 1.0.
SusWrite @10s intervals: 151 147 147 151 149 150 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
81.2% Excellent
Read 133
Write 149
Mixed 74.8
SusWrite 149
92% 126 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 3.8
4K Mixed 1.3
248% 1.97 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 81.2%
Great: 184%
SAMSUNG HD501LJ 500GB
129GB free, PID 2507
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 31 33 33 33 33 33 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
15.6% Very poor
Read 32.5
Write 31.8
Mixed 25.5
SusWrite 32.4
42% 30.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
67% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 15.6%
Great: 16%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ares DDR3 2133 C11 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
75.4% Very good
MC Read 26.2
MC Write 29.4
MC Mixed 23.1
75% 26.2 GB/s
SC Read 18.6
SC Write 19
SC Mixed 27
62% 21.5 GB/s
Latency 49.6
81% 49.6 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 75.4%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87M-G43 (MS-7823) Builds (Compare 182 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI Z87M-G43 (MS-7823)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 51% - Above average Total price: $186
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