MSI Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 69.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7918
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918)  (all builds)
Memory3.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 19 '22 at 18:48
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$50
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
69.3% Good
Memory 81.4
1-Core 99.1
2-Core 196
72% 126 Pts
4-Core 328
8-Core 349
45% 339 Pts
64-Core 365
23% 365 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 69.3%
Great: 82%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB-$95
137GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,405
Write 32.6
Mixed 46
172% 828 MB/s
4K Read 500
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 4.4
764% 169 MB/s
Poor: 82% Great: 137%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.4% Below average
MC Read 8.7
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 9.4
27% 9.37 GB/s
SC Read 10.6
SC Write 12.3
SC Mixed 11.1
32% 11.3 GB/s
Latency 78
51% 78 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 30.4%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 GAMING 3 (MS-7918) Builds (Compare 2,621 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 3 (MS-7918) - $135

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $783
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