MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 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 55.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 11 '19 at 15:38
Run Duration153 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%
Watch Gameplay: 590 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
55.8% Above average
Memory 95.9
1-Core 46.7
2-Core 78.6
52% 73.7 Pts
4-Core 91.6
8-Core 114
13% 103 Pts
64-Core 116
7% 116 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 590-$200
CLim: 1695 MHz, MLim: 2250 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.10.2
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.4% Average
Lighting 35.2
Reflection 71
Parallax 107
29% 71 fps
MRender 84.1
Gravity 93.2
Splatting 69.7
66% 82.3 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 41.4%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 454
Write 457
Mixed 9.5
67% 307 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 0.1
0% 0.13 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
229GB free
Firmware: 01.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 201
Write 167
Mixed 102
116% 157 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 1.2
251% 1.9 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$50
206GB free
Firmware: 0001
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 155
Write 153
Mixed 75.3
94% 128 MB/s
4K Read 2.2
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.4
151% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 53% Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16G-D3-1600-MR 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
56.3% Above average
MC Read 19.3
MC Write 21.6
MC Mixed 18.4
56% 19.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.2
SC Write 12.4
SC Mixed 14.9
38% 13.2 GB/s
Latency 54.3
74% 54.3 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917) Builds (Compare 6,758 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 Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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