| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With 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 64.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
| Graphics | 52.2% 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) |
| Boot Drive | 70.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times. |
| Memory | 8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system. |
| OS Version | Although Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen. |
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
| System | MSI MS-7917 |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917) (all builds) |
| Memory | 5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 8.1 |
| BIOS Date | 20141223 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Jul 08 '18 at 03:51 |
| Run Duration | 132 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 43% |
PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i5-4590-$188
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
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64.7%
Good
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64% 112 Pts
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38% 289 Pts
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22% 350 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AMD R9 290-$399
CLim: 977 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.7.1
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52.2%
Above average
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53% 69 fps
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51% 60.9 fps
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C10 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
26.3%
Poor
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24% 8.4 GB/s
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21% 7.3 GB/s
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52% 76.3 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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Motherboard: MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (MS-7917)
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| Core i7-4790KIntel $348Bench 79%, 455,746 samples | 3,380x |
| Core i5-4690KIntel $53Bench 70%, 229,359 samples | 1,662x |
| Core i7-4790Intel $135Bench 71%, 255,027 samples | 457x |
| GPU |
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| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 1,241x |
| GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 559x |
| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 405x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 60% - Above average | Total price: $648 |