MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 60.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics31.5% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (64%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory10.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141223
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 02 '23 at 12:32
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 64%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$50
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
60.3% Good
Memory 67.8
1-Core 102
2-Core 199
68% 123 Pts
4-Core 306
8-Core 306
41% 306 Pts
64-Core 358
22% 358 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 60.3%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
Nvidia(10DE 1401) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
31.5% Below average
Lighting 40
Reflection 42.8
Parallax 38.4
33% 40.4 fps
MRender 36.3
Gravity 38.5
Splatting 33.6
29% 36.1 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 31.5%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
5GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 425
Write 181
Mixed 195
58% 267 MB/s
4K Read 25.5
4K Write 72.6
4K Mixed 31.7
118% 43.3 MB/s
DQ Read 360
DQ Write 142
DQ Mixed 136
131% 213 MB/s
Poor: 74% Great: 129%
HGST Travelstar 7K750 2.5" 640GB
163GB free
Firmware: JFDOA0D0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 82 83 80 79 80 80 MB/s
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
49.2% Average
Read 90.9
Write 99.2
Mixed 58.6
SusWrite 80.6
61% 82.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
127% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Sniper DDR3 1866 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1867 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 18.6
MC Mixed 15.7
49% 17.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.8
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 14.2
40% 14 GB/s
Latency 107
38% 107 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 48%
Great: 71%

 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 6,843 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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