MSI Z97 MPOWER (MS-7915)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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 61.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics27.8% 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)
Boot Drive64.1% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7915
MotherboardMSI Z97 MPOWER (MS-7915)  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140422
Uptime5.9 Days
Run DateJan 01 '20 at 21:55
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
61.7% Good
Memory 65.3
1-Core 99.7
2-Core 180
65% 115 Pts
4-Core 319
8-Core 420
47% 369 Pts
64-Core 411
26% 411 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 61.7%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770-$279
Nvidia(10DE 1033) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 436.30
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
27.8% Poor
Lighting 32.6
Reflection 31.2
Parallax 40.6
27% 34.8 fps
MRender 45.1
Gravity 39
Splatting 29.8
30% 38 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 27.8%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ ARC 100 240GB-$120
24GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 379 315 168 185 136 181 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
64.1% Good
Read 296
Write 348
Mixed 236
SusWrite 228
62% 277 MB/s
4K Read 15.2
4K Write 62.1
4K Mixed 20.4
82% 32.6 MB/s
DQ Read 291
DQ Write 315
DQ Mixed 245
200% 284 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 64.1%
Great: 101%
TEAML5Lite3D120G 120GB
10GB free
Firmware: Q0410A
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 371
Write 323
Mixed 310
75% 335 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 67.4
4K Mixed 33
116% 41.9 MB/s
DQ Read 280
DQ Write 304
DQ Mixed 121
138% 235 MB/s
Poor: 49% Great: 110%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
97GB free
Firmware: HP40
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 91 67 69 94 96 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
45.7% Average
Read 77.5
Write 94.8
Mixed 54.5
SusWrite 81.5
57% 77.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 45.7%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
20.1% Poor
MC Read 6.7
MC Write 7.8
MC Mixed 6.1
20% 6.87 GB/s
SC Read 3.6
SC Write 4.9
SC Mixed 3.9
12% 4.13 GB/s
Latency 113
35% 113 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 20.1%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 MPOWER (MS-7915) Builds (Compare 169 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 MPOWER (MS-7915) - $229

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $777
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