MSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 33%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 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 71.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics41.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive59.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7924
MotherboardMSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924)  (all builds)
Memory27.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140722
Uptime7.1 Days
Run DateJun 23 '17 at 00:45
Run Duration230 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing below expectations (27th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670K-$127
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
71.9% Very good
Memory 77.9
1-Core 101
2-Core 205
72% 128 Pts
4-Core 381
8-Core 378
51% 380 Pts
64-Core 367
23% 367 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 71.9%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1569 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 382.5
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.8% Average
Lighting 48
Reflection 55.3
Parallax 45
39% 49.4 fps
MRender 68.6
Gravity 47.9
Splatting 57.3
47% 57.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 41.8%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB-$35
11GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3FD6SD Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
59.7% Above average
Read 459
Write 166
Mixed 187
59% 271 MB/s
4K Read 28.2
4K Write 45.1
4K Mixed 9.47
79% 27.6 MB/s
DQ Read 271
DQ Write 130
DQ Mixed 26.5
66% 142 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 82%
WD WD10EVVS-63M5B0 1TB
917GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
22.5% Poor
Read 44.7
Write 33.6
Mixed 1.75
19% 26.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.28
4K Write 0.45
4K Mixed 0.16
38% 0.3 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.5%
Great: 58%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
34GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
75.5% Very good
Read 143
Write 120
Mixed 131
99% 131 MB/s
4K Read 0.77
4K Write 2.25
4K Mixed 0.28
105% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 75.5%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C9D3/8GX 0215 CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 KHX1600C9D3/8GX 0215 CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
49.3% Average
MC Read 17.4
MC Write 19
MC Mixed 15.9
50% 17.4 GB/s
SC Read 12
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 13.4
39% 13.6 GB/s
Latency 84.6
47% 84.6 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical Z97M-G43(MS-7924) Builds (Compare 360 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924) - $110

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $463
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HDDRAMUSB
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