MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 69.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics70.1% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory18GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 18GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 18 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime1 Days
Run DateMar 18 '21 at 23:06
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 1660S + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (30th 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 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
69.2% Good
Memory 74.1
1-Core 108
2-Core 203
72% 128 Pts
4-Core 377
8-Core 341
49% 359 Pts
64-Core 357
22% 357 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660S (Super)-$233
CLim: 2145 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 461.92
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
70.1% Very good
Lighting 87
Reflection 85.5
Parallax 88.9
71% 87.1 fps
MRender 110
Gravity 77.8
Splatting 70.1
68% 86 fps
Poor: 65%
This bench: 70.1%
Great: 76%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 128GB-$70
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 457
Write 331
Mixed 296
80% 361 MB/s
4K Read 32.3
4K Write 90.6
4K Mixed 37.4
145% 53.4 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 291
DQ Mixed 310
239% 327 MB/s
Poor: 71% Great: 119%
WD Green 1TB (2009)-$65
1GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 65.1
Write 52.2
Mixed 48.6
41% 55.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.4
83% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 23% Great: 57%
Seagate ST3320418AS 320GB-$33
120GB free
Firmware: CC46
SusWrite @10s intervals: 46 49 46 46 46 46 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
16.5% Very poor
Read 10.4
Write 35.5
Mixed 18.2
SusWrite 46.5
20% 27.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.4
88% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 16.5%
Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 0215 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 0215 CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 1302 1600 CL10 Series 18GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 2048, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
42.7% Average
MC Read 15.1
MC Write 15.6
MC Mixed 14.3
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 13.6
SC Mixed 13.2
34% 11.9 GB/s
Latency 92.3
43% 92.3 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 54%

 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 6,771 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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