MSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (8th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 92 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 48.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics44.1% 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 Drive80.8% 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.
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.
Very high background CPU (47%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7818
MotherboardMSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818)  (all builds)
Memory0.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150511
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJan 07 '21 at 09:19
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 47%

 PC Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
48.3% Average
Memory 64
1-Core 70.6
2-Core 142
53% 92.2 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 208
26% 198 Pts
64-Core 246
15% 246 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Sapphire(174B 1366) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 457.30
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
44.1% Average
Lighting 54.1
Reflection 88.1
Parallax 55.4
44% 65.9 fps
MRender 57
Gravity 55.9
Splatting 50
44% 54.3 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 44.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 500GB-$150
263GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 270 290 177 163 162 166 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
80.8% Excellent
Read 398
Write 372
Mixed 317
SusWrite 205
72% 323 MB/s
4K Read 27.1
4K Write 65.1
4K Mixed 35.1
120% 42.4 MB/s
DQ Read 371
DQ Write 304
DQ Mixed 242
207% 306 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 80.8%
Great: 126%
SanDisk Cruzer Force 16GB
14GB free, PID 557d
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 7.7 6.8 6.1 6 5.7 5.9 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
5.43% Terrible
Read 21
Write 14
Mixed 8.5
SusWrite 6.3
15% 12.4 MB/s
4K Read 3
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.3
25% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 5.43%
Great: 17%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
27.6% Poor
MC Read 8.9
MC Write 11.2
MC Mixed 9.7
28% 9.93 GB/s
SC Read 7.3
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 0.6
16% 5.6 GB/s
Latency 116
34% 116 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 27.6%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818) Builds (Compare 430 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 61%
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Desktop
Desktop 80%
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Workstation
Workstation 50%
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Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818) - $252

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 97% - Outstanding Total price: $584
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