MSI H97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 57.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.1% 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 Drive73.7% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Very high background CPU (70%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7918
MotherboardMSI H97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918)  (all builds)
Memory11.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141224
Uptime1.7 Days
Run DateMar 27 '22 at 09:59
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 70%
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 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
57.1% Above average
Memory 74.4
1-Core 75.9
2-Core 130
57% 93.5 Pts
4-Core 221
8-Core 290
32% 256 Pts
64-Core 300
19% 300 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 457.51
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.1% Above average
Lighting 63.6
Reflection 65.9
Parallax 60.6
52% 63.4 fps
MRender 63.4
Gravity 68
Splatting 61.7
52% 64.4 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 192 128 113 109 104 101 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
73.7% Very good
Read 406
Write 203
Mixed 220
SusWrite 125
53% 238 MB/s
4K Read 25.6
4K Write 74.5
4K Mixed 30.2
117% 43.4 MB/s
DQ Read 359
DQ Write 274
DQ Mixed 219
190% 284 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 73.7%
Great: 128%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
73GB free
Firmware: CC41
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 128 110 109 117 130 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
64.3% Good
Read 104
Write 109
Mixed 64.5
SusWrite 120
73% 99.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.6
118% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 64.3%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905403-891.A00LF 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
41.4% Average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 16.1
MC Mixed 10.5
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.3
SC Write 15.6
SC Mixed 14.3
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 91.6
44% 91.6 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 41.4%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918) Builds (Compare 1,524 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918) - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $868
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