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 as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 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 80.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive98% 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 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.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory12.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 15 '17 at 11:36
Run Duration87 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing as expected (58th 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
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
80.1% Excellent
Memory 86.3
1-Core 122
2-Core 223
82% 144 Pts
4-Core 398
8-Core 585
61% 492 Pts
64-Core 662
41% 662 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 80.1%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M500 960GB-$59
197GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
98% Outstanding
Read 488
Write 417
Mixed 287
88% 397 MB/s
4K Read 26.5
4K Write 111
4K Mixed 28.5
135% 55.4 MB/s
DQ Read 266
DQ Write 302
DQ Mixed 56.5
106% 208 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 98%
Great: 101%
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB-$83
232GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
55% Above average
Read 91.2
Write 100
Mixed 71.4
65% 87.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.73
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.58
140% 1.24 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 55%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (49th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
51.1% Above average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 18.6
MC Mixed 15.6
50% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.4
SC Write 18.8
SC Mixed 17.1
47% 16.4 GB/s
Latency 71
56% 71 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 51.1%
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 6,788 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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