MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive105% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory6.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime1 Days
Run DateJan 18 '20 at 19:28
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th 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 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
75.8% Very good
Memory 80.3
1-Core 93.2
2-Core 216
72% 130 Pts
4-Core 385
8-Core 575
60% 480 Pts
64-Core 591
37% 591 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 75.8%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
47GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 339 277 277 268 202 129 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 482
Write 455
Mixed 398
SusWrite 249
89% 396 MB/s
4K Read 38.9
4K Write 94.8
4K Mixed 53
177% 62.2 MB/s
DQ Read 369
DQ Write 335
DQ Mixed 348
262% 351 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 105%
Great: 124%
Seagate ST32000644NS 2TB
447GB free
Firmware: SN12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 83 86 85 82 85 81 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
51.8% Above average
Read 96.7
Write 95.7
Mixed 57.2
SusWrite 83.4
61% 83.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
171% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2400 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 2400 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.8% Average
MC Read 16
MC Write 17.3
MC Mixed 14.9
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.9
SC Write 16.1
SC Mixed 15.1
41% 14.4 GB/s
Latency 80
50% 80 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 88%

 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 6,795 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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