MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 55.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.9% 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)
Boot Drive85.3% 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.
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-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140721
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 02 '23 at 05:49
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 25%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4150-$44
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
55.3% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 88.9
2-Core 155
62% 106 Pts
4-Core 212
8-Core 227
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 224
14% 224 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1293 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
16.9% Very poor
Lighting 20.7
Reflection 17.5
Parallax 20.1
17% 19.4 fps
MRender 24.8
Gravity 22.7
Splatting 16.5
17% 21.3 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 16.9%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
61GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 251 99 111 127 140 140 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
85.3% Excellent
Read 430
Write 427
Mixed 272
SusWrite 145
71% 318 MB/s
4K Read 33.9
4K Write 64.9
4K Mixed 41.9
139% 46.9 MB/s
DQ Read 373
DQ Write 337
DQ Mixed 173
180% 294 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 85.3%
Great: 108%
WD Red Pro 3TB (2014)-$170
3TB free
Firmware: 81.00A81
SusWrite @10s intervals: 161 165 162 166 172 171 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
96% Outstanding
Read 168
Write 160
Mixed 109
SusWrite 166
111% 151 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 3.2
4K Mixed 1
204% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 96%
Great: 101%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
55.4% Above average
MC Read 19.7
MC Write 21.7
MC Mixed 17
56% 19.5 GB/s
SC Read 15.1
SC Write 18.9
SC Mixed 18.4
50% 17.5 GB/s
Latency 92.7
43% 92.7 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 91%

 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 4,010 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: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $532
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