PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good. |
Graphics | 56.5% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | 80.3% 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. |
Memory | 8GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
System | MSI MS-7918 |
Motherboard | MSI Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918) (all builds) |
Memory | 5.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.4 GHz |
Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 10 |
BIOS Date | 20141224 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Mar 24 '17 at 00:50 |
Run Duration | 116 Seconds |
Run User | SAU-User |
Background CPU | 26% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i5-4590-$188
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
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76.1%
Very good
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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AMD R9 290X-$549
Sapphire(174B E289) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1020 MHz, MLim: 1375 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.3.3
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56.5%
Above average
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Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Corsair Force LS 240GB-$110
111GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFC01.3 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
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80.3%
Excellent
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83.1%
Excellent
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1400 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (58th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
48.4%
Average
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7-4790KIntel $348Bench 79%, 455,746 samples | 840x |
Core i5-4690KIntel $54Bench 70%, 229,359 samples | 611x |
Core i7-4790Intel $135Bench 71%, 255,027 samples | 306x |
GPU | |
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GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 437x |
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 206x |
GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 174x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 60% - Above average | Total price: $783 |