MSI Z97-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (99th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 1 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 74.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z97-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateOct 18 '18 at 17:06
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
74.3% Very good
Memory 89.4
1-Core 95.6
2-Core 186
72% 124 Pts
4-Core 343
8-Core 349
46% 346 Pts
64-Core 344
21% 344 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 74.3%
Great: 72%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Apple SM128 120GB
33GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X31200RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 166 135 129 111 111 97 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 486
Write 406
Mixed 252
SusWrite 125
70% 317 MB/s
4K Read 33.8
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 42.1
162% 61.3 MB/s
DQ Read 313
DQ Write 228
DQ Mixed 241
188% 261 MB/s
Apple SM128 121GB
86GB free
Firmware: VAM0BA1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 35 59 64 67 71 69 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
20% Poor
Read 90.3
Write 33.5
Mixed 41.8
SusWrite 60.7
13% 56.6 MB/s
4K Read 18.8
4K Write 5.5
4K Mixed 8.9
43% 11.1 MB/s
Poor: 7%
This bench: 20%
Great: 20%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 Kingston KHX1600C10D3/4G 0215 CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 Kingston KHX1600C10D3/4G 16GB
1333, 1600, 1333, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
58.3% Above average
MC Read 21.4
MC Write 22
MC Mixed 17.8
58% 20.4 GB/s
SC Read 13.4
SC Write 18.2
SC Mixed 18.6
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 68
59% 68 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) Builds (Compare 1,334 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-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) - $152

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $800
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