MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 72.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics26.3% 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)
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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140721
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 31 '23 at 14:35
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 24%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670-$52
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
72.9% Very good
Memory 92.1
1-Core 104
2-Core 170
74% 122 Pts
4-Core 309
8-Core 334
42% 321 Pts
64-Core 320
20% 320 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 72.9%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760-$209
Asus(1043 847A) 2GB
CLim: 1228 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26.3% Poor
Lighting 29.9
Reflection 31.6
Parallax 37.9
24% 33.1 fps
MRender 40.9
Gravity 39
Splatting 32
30% 37.3 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 26.3%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB-$89
874GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 478
Write 466
Mixed 434
103% 460 MB/s
4K Read 42.6
4K Write 84.8
4K Mixed 56.4
182% 61.3 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 349
DQ Mixed 363
273% 365 MB/s
Poor: 82% Great: 137%
SanDisk Cruzer Blade 64GB
32GB free, PID 5567
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 18.1
Write 18.7
Mixed 20.9
25% 19.2 MB/s
4K Read 4.5
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 2.6
200% 3.3 MB/s
Poor: 5% Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
56.7% Above average
MC Read 20.3
MC Write 20.8
MC Mixed 17.7
56% 19.6 GB/s
SC Read 14.1
SC Write 18.5
SC Mixed 16.8
47% 16.5 GB/s
Latency 63.9
63% 63.9 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) Builds (Compare 4,004 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) - $242

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $597
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