| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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. |
| Processor | With a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good. |
| Graphics | 60.1% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels. |
| Memory | 32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing. |
| OS Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
| System | MSI MS-7917 |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917) (all builds) |
| Memory | 24 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20150528 |
| Uptime | 0.5 Days |
| Run Date | Apr 27 '21 at 03:13 |
| Run Duration | 144 Seconds |
| Run User | CAN-User |
| Background CPU | 13% |
PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
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77.2%
Very good
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77% 138 Pts
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61% 486 Pts
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37% 604 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nvidia GTX 980-$500
Asus(1043 8518) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide |
60.1%
Good
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61% 77.3 fps
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58% 71.5 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$85
96GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 437 418 219 170 163 162 MB/s
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104%
Outstanding
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86% 382 MB/s
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176% 61.7 MB/s
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265% 354 MB/s
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94% 422 MB/s
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165% 57 MB/s
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208% 314 MB/s
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WD Green 1TB (2010)-$139
965GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 79 82 81 83 82 MB/s
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45.1%
Average
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56% 76.1 MB/s
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134% 1 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Unknown CML16GX3M2A1600C9 0215 CML16GX3M2A1600C10 0215 CML16GX3M2A1600C9 0215 CML16GX3M2A1600C10 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
44.8%
Average
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43% 15.1 GB/s
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42% 14.8 GB/s
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50% 80.1 ns
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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 6,838 builds)
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Motherboard: MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)
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| Core i7-4790KIntel $348Bench 79%, 455,746 samples | 3,415x |
| Core i5-4690KIntel $50Bench 70%, 229,359 samples | 1,682x |
| Core i7-4790Intel $135Bench 71%, 255,027 samples | 464x |
| GPU |
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| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 1,259x |
| GTX 1070Nvidia $278Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 561x |
| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 407x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 60% - Above average | Total price: $648 |