MSI Z87-G43 (MS-7816)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (86th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 14 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
Graphics28.6% 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)
Boot Drive84% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
8 years ago, 8 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7816
MotherboardMSI Z87-G43 (MS-7816)  (all builds)
Memory14.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140723
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 29 '15 at 04:06
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670K-$62
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 122
2-Core 246
83% 184 Pts
4-Core 489
8-Core 490
65% 490 Pts
64-Core 484
30% 484 Pts
Poor: 51% Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
MSI(1462 2740) 2GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.0
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
28.6% Poor
Lighting 35.3
Reflection 33.3
Parallax 45.8
29% 38.1 fps
MRender 29
Gravity 33
Splatting 39.4
28% 33.8 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 28.6%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 830 256GB-$261
182GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM03B1Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
84% Excellent
Read 511
Write 386
Mixed 439
99% 445 MB/s
4K Read 22.8
4K Write 70.6
4K Mixed 24.1
103% 39.2 MB/s
DQ Read 295
DQ Write 106
DQ Mixed 76.1
89% 159 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 84%
Great: 86%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 2TB-$45
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
87.9% Excellent
Read 133
Write 173
Mixed 145
113% 150 MB/s
4K Read 0.77
4K Write 5.39
4K Mixed 0.82
223% 2.33 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 87.9%
Great: 108%
WD WD5000YS-18MPB1 500GB
368GB free
Firmware: 07.02E07 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
39.5% Below average
Read 66.6
Write 70.6
Mixed 66.7
51% 68 MB/s
4K Read 0.61
4K Write 1.92
4K Mixed 0.29
93% 0.94 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 40%
Typical Z87-G43 (MS-7816) Builds (Compare 1,296 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 43%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 (MS-7816) - $217

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 100% - Outstanding Total price: $491
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