MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics55.1% 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)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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 (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7917
MotherboardMSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)  (all builds)
Memory16.7 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150811
Uptime14.7 Days
Run DateAug 13 '18 at 23:05
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 37%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4590-$188
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 55.4
1-Core 89.7
2-Core 180
59% 108 Pts
4-Core 303
8-Core 346
42% 324 Pts
64-Core 292
18% 292 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390-$325
CLim: 1040 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
55.1% Above average
Lighting 68.2
Reflection 60.6
Parallax 81.9
56% 70.3 fps
MRender 60.4
Gravity 54.7
Splatting 78
54% 64.4 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 120GB-$35
47GB free
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 845
Write 762
Mixed 452
152% 686 MB/s
4K Read 35.6
4K Write 97.4
4K Mixed 50.3
170% 61.1 MB/s
DQ Read 668
DQ Write 653
DQ Mixed 464
402% 595 MB/s
Poor: 65% Great: 110%
WD WD20EURS-63S48Y0 2TB
667GB free
Firmware: 51.0AB51
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,662
Write 35.2
Mixed 79.5
426% 592 MB/s
4K Read 490
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 1.7
20,643% 164 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 77%
WD WD20EURS-73TLHY0 1TB
270GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC62
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 140
Write 177
Mixed 57.3
92% 125 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C10 3x8GB
3 of 4 slots used
24GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.9% Poor
MC Read 9.9
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 9.4
28% 9.77 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 10.9
SC Mixed 9.9
28% 9.97 GB/s
Latency 142
28% 142 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 28.9%
Great: 63%

 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 6,764 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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