MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 80.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics47.7% 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 Drive90.1% 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.
Memory32GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7922
MotherboardMSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)  (all builds)
Memory17.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime9.8 Days
Run DateMay 19 '22 at 12:57
Run Duration160 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
80.5% Excellent
Memory 89.6
1-Core 116
2-Core 212
80% 139 Pts
4-Core 386
8-Core 580
60% 483 Pts
64-Core 570
35% 570 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 80.5%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Asus(1043 851A) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 512.15
Performing below potential (47th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.7% Average
Lighting 59
Reflection 63.8
Parallax 58.1
48% 60.3 fps
MRender 64.7
Gravity 58.6
Splatting 51.6
47% 58.3 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX200 250GB-$134
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU04
SusWrite @10s intervals: 278 284 285 273 279 263 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
90.1% Outstanding
Read 423
Write 423
Mixed 353
SusWrite 277
83% 369 MB/s
4K Read 27.6
4K Write 74.9
4K Mixed 37.9
130% 46.8 MB/s
DQ Read 373
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 251
218% 323 MB/s
Poor: 69%
This bench: 90.1%
Great: 113%
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
36GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 386 248 96 96 92 95 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
99.4% Outstanding
Read 450
Write 417
Mixed 382
SusWrite 169
79% 354 MB/s
4K Read 39.6
4K Write 91.3
4K Mixed 52.7
176% 61.2 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 361
272% 364 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 99.4%
Great: 134%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
33GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 135 137 133 137 141 134 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
77% Very good
Read 132
Write 131
Mixed 78.7
SusWrite 136
88% 120 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
153% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 77%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8GX 1315 BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8GX 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
55.7% Above average
MC Read 19.6
MC Write 20
MC Mixed 17.4
54% 19 GB/s
SC Read 14
SC Write 21.1
SC Mixed 18.1
51% 17.7 GB/s
Latency 67.7
59% 67.7 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 55.7%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) Builds (Compare 2,334 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 Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) - $127

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $775
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