MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 61.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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.
Very high background CPU (67%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory8.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit renk, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit renk
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateMay 18 '20 at 19:02
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 67%

 PC Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670K-$62
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
61.8% Good
Memory 82.9
1-Core 95.2
2-Core 180
70% 119 Pts
4-Core 231
8-Core 268
32% 250 Pts
64-Core 261
16% 261 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 61.8%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Gigabyte(1458 366F) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1544 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 445.87
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 43% Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 422
Write 420
Mixed 326
87% 389 MB/s
4K Read 32.5
4K Write 74.5
4K Mixed 39.4
139% 48.8 MB/s
DQ Read 340
DQ Write 338
DQ Mixed 232
204% 303 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 118%
Hitachi HTS725050A9A364 500GB
168GB free
Firmware: PC4OC72E
SusWrite @10s intervals: 53 51 53 53 54 54 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
37% Below average
Read 76
Write 73.7
Mixed 43.3
SusWrite 52.9
45% 61.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.9
149% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 37%
Great: 58%
Seagate Video SV35.6 Series 3TB-$79
2GB free
Firmware: CV26
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 129
Write 126
Mixed 72.5
81% 109 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 58% Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
41.8% Average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 16.1
MC Mixed 12.1
40% 14.1 GB/s
SC Read 12.3
SC Write 12.2
SC Mixed 13.4
36% 12.6 GB/s
Latency 75.3
53% 75.3 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 41.8%
Great: 63%

 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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