MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt (MS-7752)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 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 65.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.95% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive66.1% 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 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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7752
MotherboardMSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt (MS-7752)  (all builds)
Memory1.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors, 1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130305
Uptime10.1 Days
Run DateDec 27 '19 at 01:13
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 28%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3470-$59
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
65.7% Good
Memory 73.6
1-Core 92
2-Core 183
66% 116 Pts
4-Core 332
8-Core 345
45% 338 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 65.7%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
Gigabyte(1458 2554) 2GB
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.5.1
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
4.95% Terrible
Lighting 0.1
Reflection 32.7
Parallax 43.6
0% 25.5 fps
MRender 27.9
Gravity 32.2
Splatting 0.09
14% 20.1 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 4.95%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB-$40
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X411
SusWrite @10s intervals: 155 82 85 63 83 84 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
66.1% Good
Read 437
Write 317
Mixed 219
SusWrite 91.9
59% 266 MB/s
4K Read 19.8
4K Write 47.9
4K Mixed 28.9
92% 32.2 MB/s
DQ Read 386
DQ Write 247
DQ Mixed 33.8
101% 222 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 66.1%
Great: 101%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
958GB free
Firmware: CC26
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 178 179 182 179 180 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
99.3% Outstanding
Read 168
Write 128
Mixed 79.3
SusWrite 179
101% 138 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 99.3%
Great: 114%
Seagate Backup+ Hub BK 8TB
623GB free, PID ab38
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 20 19 20 20 19 20 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
16.7% Very poor
Read 18.3
Write 17.7
Mixed 23
SusWrite 19.6
27% 19.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 3.1
4K Mixed 0.4
122% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 16.7%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5403-076.A00LF 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.4% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 18.3
MC Mixed 15.7
49% 17.1 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 15.1
SC Mixed 14.3
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 93.2
43% 93.2 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 48.4%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt (MS-7752) Builds (Compare 88 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt (MS-7752)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $234
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