MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 76.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics27.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130517
Uptime8.1 Days
Run DateJul 24 '20 at 12:25
Run Duration164 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770S-$102
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
76.7% Very good
Memory 90.5
1-Core 111
2-Core 217
80% 140 Pts
4-Core 340
8-Core 546
54% 443 Pts
64-Core 546
34% 546 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 76.7%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760-$209
MSI(1462 2847) 2GB
CLim: 1241 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 432.00
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
27.3% Poor
Lighting 31.5
Reflection 29.7
Parallax 37.2
26% 32.8 fps
MRender 41
Gravity 39.5
Splatting 33
30% 37.9 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 27.3%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Corsair Force 3 180GB-$384
66GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5.03
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 4,136
Write 44.5
Mixed 88.3
296% 1,423 MB/s
4K Read 618
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 5.7
946% 209 MB/s
Poor: 32% Great: 58%
Seagate ST3320820AS 320GB-$55
298GB free
Firmware: 3.AAC
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 77.7
Write 41.2
Mixed 41.5
40% 53.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
142% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 44%
Seagate ST3320820AS 320GB-$55
129GB free
Firmware: 3.AAC
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 65.5
Write 34.3
Mixed 42.5
36% 47.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.9
155% 1 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 44%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
846GB free
Firmware: CC45
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 178
Write 138
Mixed 87.7
100% 135 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 1 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.2% Poor
MC Read 9
MC Write 9.2
MC Mixed 7.7
25% 8.63 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 9.5
SC Mixed 8.9
26% 8.97 GB/s
Latency 66.5
60% 66.5 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 28.2%
Great: 70%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) Builds (Compare 4,004 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 56%
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Desktop
Desktop 77%
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Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) - $242

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $532
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