| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing way below expectations (3rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 97 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 50.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 63.9% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels. |
| Boot Drive | 24.7% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD. |
| 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. |
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
| System | MSI MS-7917 |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917) (all builds) |
| Memory | 2.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20160216 |
| Uptime | 6.7 Days |
| Run Date | Apr 08 '24 at 17:05 |
| Run Duration | 130 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 26% |
PC Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 1.35 GHz (avg)
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50.8%
Above average
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46% 64 Pts
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11% 78.8 Pts
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5% 82.9 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti-$143
CLim: 2175 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 552.12
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - GPU OC Guide |
63.9%
Good
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66% 77.4 fps
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59% 72.6 fps
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| Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Samsung 870 EVO 1TB-$100
338GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 162 158 166 228 227 207 MB/s
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24.7%
Poor
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39% 172 MB/s
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20% 6.3 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Crucial BLT8G3D1608DT1TX0. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
29.7%
Poor
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32% 11.3 GB/s
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18% 6.37 GB/s
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15% 265 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)
Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware
| Score | Hit Rate | Shots | EFps | 0.1% Low | Refresh Rate | Screen | Resolution | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0 | 317 | 27 | 60 | 0.7" | 1280 720 | FNI0000 LCD TV |
Typical Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917) Builds (Compare 6,832 builds)
See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
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Motherboard: MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)
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| Core i7-4790KIntel $348Bench 79%, 455,746 samples | 3,412x |
| Core i5-4690KIntel $53Bench 70%, 229,359 samples | 1,681x |
| Core i7-4790Intel $135Bench 71%, 255,027 samples | 462x |
| GPU |
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| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 1,257x |
| GTX 1070Nvidia $278Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 561x |
| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 407x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 60% - Above average | Total price: $648 |