MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics57.5% 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 Drive89.8% 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.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory20.8 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150811
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 18 '20 at 03:58
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (60th 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, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
79.8% Very good
Memory 84.5
1-Core 123
2-Core 230
82% 146 Pts
4-Core 405
8-Core 650
65% 528 Pts
64-Core 649
40% 649 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 79.8%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1519 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 432.0
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
57.5% Above average
Lighting 73.6
Reflection 72.9
Parallax 70.2
60% 72.2 fps
MRender 72.5
Gravity 66.4
Splatting 57.6
53% 65.5 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Trion 150 480GB-$300
102GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFZ12.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 348 243 187 105 17 219 MB/s
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
89.8% Excellent
Read 484
Write 442
Mixed 368
SusWrite 186
83% 370 MB/s
4K Read 27.7
4K Write 96.8
4K Mixed 39.9
144% 54.8 MB/s
DQ Read 343
DQ Write 307
DQ Mixed 182
176% 277 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 89.8%
Great: 101%
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB-$42
111GB free
Firmware: 2.25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 134 135 135 137 136 130 MB/s
Performing below potential (40th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
66.3% Good
Read 162
Write 156
Mixed 202
SusWrite 134
37% 164 MB/s
4K Read 31
4K Write 104
4K Mixed 38.6
152% 58 MB/s
DQ Read 81.3
DQ Write 151
DQ Mixed 93.6
77% 109 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 66.3%
Great: 82%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
431GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 110 108 111 110 108 110 MB/s
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
61.1% Good
Read 104
Write 102
Mixed 67.5
SusWrite 110
70% 95.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
147% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CML16GX3M2A1600C10 0215 CML8GX3M2A1600C9 0215 CML16GX3M2A1600C10 0215 CML8GX3M2A1600C9 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
50% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 18.5
MC Mixed 15
48% 16.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 18.6
SC Mixed 16.8
48% 16.6 GB/s
Latency 72.7
55% 72.7 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 50%
Great: 64%

 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 6,764 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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