MSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: 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 84.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive79% 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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7818
MotherboardMSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818)  (all builds)
Memory10.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20150511
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateJan 28 '23 at 16:23
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th 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 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
84.7% Excellent
Memory 95.6
1-Core 130
2-Core 228
87% 151 Pts
4-Core 399
8-Core 592
62% 495 Pts
64-Core 603
37% 603 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 84.7%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV500MS240G 240GB
138GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 003056RR
SusWrite @10s intervals: 224 136 99 134 113 108 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
79% Very good
Read 436
Write 402
Mixed 321
SusWrite 136
72% 324 MB/s
4K Read 33.6
4K Write 58.2
4K Mixed 39.9
133% 43.9 MB/s
DQ Read 298
DQ Write 235
DQ Mixed 165
151% 232 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 79%
Great: 87%
Crucial MX500 2TB-$130
182GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 368 456 458 458 402 458 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 457
Write 446
Mixed 386
SusWrite 433
97% 431 MB/s
4K Read 28.7
4K Write 78.7
4K Mixed 44.7
142% 50.7 MB/s
DQ Read 358
DQ Write 349
DQ Mixed 287
234% 331 MB/s
Poor: 83%
This bench: 105%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown MSI Z77 MPOWER 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
59.4% Above average
MC Read 19.7
MC Write 21.9
MC Mixed 18.1
57% 19.9 GB/s
SC Read 16.3
SC Write 22.4
SC Mixed 18.8
55% 19.2 GB/s
Latency 55.2
72% 55.2 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 121%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818) Builds (Compare 433 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818) - $252

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 98% - Outstanding Total price: $580
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