MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 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 76.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics57.4% 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 Drive59.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (25%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 01 '23 at 21:37
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 25%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
76.2% Very good
Memory 80.5
1-Core 116
2-Core 223
78% 140 Pts
4-Core 391
8-Core 540
59% 465 Pts
64-Core 543
34% 543 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 76.2%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 526.47
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
57.4% Above average
Lighting 70.3
Reflection 83
Parallax 74.4
57% 75.9 fps
MRender 76.2
Gravity 71.1
Splatting 65.6
58% 71 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 240GB-$193
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 107 80 83 90 70 111 MB/s
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
59.4% Above average
Read 223
Write 208
Mixed 212
SusWrite 90.1
41% 183 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 76.6
4K Mixed 33.9
122% 45.2 MB/s
DQ Read 142
DQ Write 182
DQ Mixed 157
120% 160 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 84%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
715GB free
Firmware: CC25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 189 192 192 195 196 196 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
91% Outstanding
Read 124
Write 95.2
Mixed 74.6
SusWrite 194
89% 122 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
146% 1 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 91%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (41st percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.8% Average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 18.3
MC Mixed 15.1
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 19
SC Mixed 15.2
45% 15.7 GB/s
Latency 79.6
50% 79.6 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917) Builds (Compare 6,762 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 5 (MS-7917)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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