MSI H97M-G43(MS-7924)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: 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 81.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics32% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
SystemMSI MS-7924
MotherboardMSI H97M-G43(MS-7924)  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140722
Uptime6.2 Days
Run DateNov 20 '19 at 20:42
Run Duration79 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690-$52
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
81.4% Excellent
Memory 94.6
1-Core 106
2-Core 214
80% 138 Pts
4-Core 391
8-Core 413
53% 402 Pts
64-Core 397
25% 397 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 81.4%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 680-$360
Asus(1043 842E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 441.20
Performing below potential (71st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32% Below average
Lighting 38.3
Reflection 36.7
Parallax 48.1
31% 41 fps
MRender 48.7
Gravity 43.6
Splatting 33.7
34% 42 fps
Poor: 29%
This bench: 32%
Great: 35%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 250GB-$40
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR010
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 454
Write 412
Mixed 408
95% 424 MB/s
4K Read 25.6
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 55.5
167% 62.9 MB/s
DQ Read 376
DQ Write 342
DQ Mixed 273
228% 330 MB/s
Poor: 73% Great: 123%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 1315 BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0. 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
63% Good
MC Read 22.2
MC Write 22.8
MC Mixed 20.2
62% 21.7 GB/s
SC Read 16.1
SC Write 20.5
SC Mixed 19.4
53% 18.7 GB/s
Latency 58.1
69% 58.1 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 63%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H97M-G43(MS-7924) Builds (Compare 540 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI H97M-G43(MS-7924) - $104

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $598
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