MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 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 68.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.09% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
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.
SystemMSI MS-7845
MotherboardMSI Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845)  (all builds)
Memory22.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140221
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateFeb 02 '20 at 04:04
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4440-$99
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
68.9% Good
Memory 88.1
1-Core 91
2-Core 180
70% 120 Pts
4-Core 285
8-Core 308
39% 297 Pts
64-Core 339
21% 339 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 68.9%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
MSI(1462 7845) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.14.4264
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
3.09% Terrible
Lighting 3.07
Reflection 5.27
Parallax 4.94
2% 4.42 fps
MRender 7
Gravity 2.03
Splatting 6.26
4% 5.1 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.09%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung Portable SSD T3 500GB
12GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAV41P1Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 472
Write 467
Mixed 378
98% 439 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 75.9
4K Mixed 46.6
138% 49.2 MB/s
DQ Read 282
DQ Write 191
DQ Mixed 50.2
88% 174 MB/s
Poor: 43% Great: 101%
WD Red 4TB (2013)-$80
2.5TB free
Firmware: 82.00A82
SusWrite @10s intervals: 135 133 133 136 134 138 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
79.6% Very good
Read 143
Write 132
Mixed 88.8
SusWrite 135
92% 124 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.9
176% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 79.6%
Great: 100%
Generic Flash HS-CF 32GB
23GB free, PID 2228
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 7.4 6.9 8 8.1 8.1 8.2 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
5.68% Terrible
Read 9.5
Write 7.8
Mixed 8.8
SusWrite 7.8
11% 8.47 MB/s
4K Read 1.9
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 1.1
68% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.68%
Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMY16GX3M2A2400C11 1302 2400C11 Series 0215 CMY16GX3M2A2400C11 1302 2400C11 Series 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
51.2% Above average
MC Read 18.2
MC Write 17.8
MC Mixed 16
50% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 17.2
SC Mixed 17.9
47% 16.4 GB/s
Latency 69.4
58% 69.4 ns
Poor: 51%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845) Builds (Compare 1,432 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845) - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $569
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