| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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. |
| Processor | With a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 73.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good. |
| Graphics | 84.2% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels. |
| Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
| System | MSI MS-7917 |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97A GAMING 6 (MS-7917) (all builds) |
| Memory | 8.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20150811 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Feb 09 '23 at 03:55 |
| Run Duration | 194 Seconds |
| Run User | ZAF-User |
| Background CPU | 38% |
PC Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
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73.5%
Very good
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72% 126 Pts
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50% 395 Pts
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26% 424 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nvidia GTX 1070-Ti-$299
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 528.49
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - GPU OC Guide |
84.2%
Excellent
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86% 111 fps
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81% 99 fps
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kingston 99U5471-054.A00LF Samsung M378B1G73EB0-CK0 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
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55.2%
Above average
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54% 19.1 GB/s
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48% 16.9 GB/s
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56% 71.6 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical Z97A GAMING 6 (MS-7917) Builds (Compare 245 builds)
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Motherboard: MSI Z97A GAMING 6 (MS-7917)
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| Core i7-4790KIntel $348Bench 79%, 455,746 samples | 129x |
| Core i5-4690KIntel $50Bench 70%, 229,359 samples | 44x |
| Core i7-4790Intel $135Bench 71%, 255,027 samples | 34x |
| GPU |
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| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 35x |
| GTX 1080Nvidia $195Bench 102%, 1,082,454 samples | 19x |
| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 18x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 60% - Above average | Total price: $648 |