MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 63.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.5% 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)
Memory20GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 20GB 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.
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory16.9 GB free of 20 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime3 Days
Run DateMar 12 '21 at 13:31
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU4%
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 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4170-$59
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
63.3% Good
Memory 78.2
1-Core 107
2-Core 171
70% 119 Pts
4-Core 281
8-Core 279
38% 280 Pts
64-Core 290
18% 290 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 461.72
Performing below potential (45th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.5% Above average
Lighting 63.2
Reflection 66.2
Parallax 60.8
52% 63.4 fps
MRender 64.2
Gravity 63.9
Splatting 60.9
51% 63 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSCKJW120H6 120GB
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RG11
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 283
Write 190
Mixed 227
52% 233 MB/s
4K Read 19.5
4K Write 85.1
4K Mixed 41
127% 48.5 MB/s
DQ Read 210
DQ Write 193
DQ Mixed 104
105% 169 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 85%
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
141GB free
Firmware: SBFKK1B3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 291 393 383 370 373 373 MB/s
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
88.6% Excellent
Read 378
Write 320
Mixed 329
SusWrite 364
78% 348 MB/s
4K Read 30.4
4K Write 74.7
4K Mixed 32.5
127% 45.9 MB/s
DQ Read 219
DQ Write 341
DQ Mixed 170
160% 243 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 88.6%
Great: 102%
Spcc Solid State Disk A20 64GB
17GB free
Firmware: SVN146a
SusWrite @10s intervals: 43 50 47 50 49 48 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
27.3% Poor
Read 356
Write 48.5
Mixed 85
SusWrite 47.9
29% 134 MB/s
4K Read 21.5
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 2.8
37% 8.63 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 27.3%
Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/8G KHX1866C10D3/8G 0420 F3-2400C11-4GXM 20GB
1333, 1333, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
46.2% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 17.2
MC Mixed 13.8
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 11.3
SC Write 17.2
SC Mixed 15.7
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 83.9
48% 83.9 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 54%

 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 6,794 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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