MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 34.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Graphics41.2% 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)
Boot Drive82.8% 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.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 5% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7922
MotherboardMSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)  (all builds)
Memory6.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150415
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 28 '16 at 05:08
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
CPU Throttled 5%
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 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3258-$31
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
34.9% Below average
Memory 64
1-Core 22.6
2-Core 27.9
30% 38.2 Pts
4-Core 37.1
8-Core 40.9
5% 39 Pts
64-Core 28
2% 28 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 34.9%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 2075 MHz, MLim: 2042 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 375.86
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.2% Average
Lighting 35
Reflection 44.1
Parallax 62
29% 47 fps
MRender 15
Gravity 108
Splatting 103
66% 75.7 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 41.2%
Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
G.skill FM-25S3-240GPF 240GB
61GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
82.8% Excellent
Read 505
Write 428
Mixed 421
100% 451 MB/s
4K Read 30.1
4K Write 69.1
4K Mixed 15
101% 38.1 MB/s
DQ Read 174
DQ Write 154
DQ Mixed 15.8
52% 115 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 82.8%
Great: 109%
WD Black 2TB (2013)-$48
1.5TB free
Firmware: 01.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
90.6% Outstanding
Read 152
Write 163
Mixed 153
118% 156 MB/s
4K Read 0.88
4K Write 3.09
4K Mixed 0.34
132% 1.44 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 90.6%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2400 C10 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 2400 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
19.9% Very poor
MC Read 6.9
MC Write 5.3
MC Mixed 7.9
19% 6.7 GB/s
SC Read 4.6
SC Write 4
SC Mixed 5.4
13% 4.67 GB/s
Latency 116
34% 116 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 19.9%
Great: 90%

 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 2,327 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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