MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: 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 87.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 22 '18 at 21:12
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
87.7% Excellent
Memory 93.6
1-Core 127
2-Core 252
89% 158 Pts
4-Core 468
8-Core 500
64% 484 Pts
64-Core 495
31% 495 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 87.7%
Great: 82%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$115
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 515
Write 462
Mixed 364
99% 447 MB/s
4K Read 37.6
4K Write 117
4K Mixed 49.9
183% 68.1 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 349
266% 358 MB/s
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB-$40
537GB free
Firmware: JP4OA3MA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 121 108 121 122 123 122 MB/s
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
69.1% Good
Read 122
Write 116
Mixed 64
SusWrite 119
77% 105 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
152% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 69.1%
Great: 74%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
445GB free
Firmware: CC25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 135 133 137 136 136 137 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
78.9% Very good
Read 139
Write 99.5
Mixed 71.5
SusWrite 136
82% 112 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
152% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 78.9%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2133 C11 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
61.8% Good
MC Read 22.1
MC Write 23.1
MC Mixed 18.1
60% 21.1 GB/s
SC Read 16.8
SC Write 22.8
SC Mixed 19
56% 19.5 GB/s
Latency 60.9
66% 60.9 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 61.8%
Great: 81%

 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 6,764 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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HDDRAMUSB
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