MSI H97M-G43(MS-7924)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics32.9% 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 Drive55.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB 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 VersionAlthough 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7924
MotherboardMSI H97M-G43(MS-7924)  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime5.8 Days
Run DateJul 16 '19 at 12:26
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th 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 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
79.4% Very good
Memory 89.3
1-Core 107
2-Core 206
77% 134 Pts
4-Core 400
8-Core 412
54% 406 Pts
64-Core 406
25% 406 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 79.4%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280-$185
Gigabyte(1458 229A) 3GB
CLim: 1072 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 17.7.1
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
32.9% Below average
Lighting 42.6
Reflection 30.7
Parallax 53.6
35% 42.3 fps
MRender 29
Gravity 39.4
Splatting 37.7
29% 35.4 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 34%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 128GB-$30
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0922FS
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 39 45 42 44 46 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
55.1% Above average
Read 476
Write 58.5
Mixed 50.7
SusWrite 52.9
34% 160 MB/s
4K Read 29
4K Write 17.3
4K Mixed 30.3
92% 25.5 MB/s
DQ Read 128
DQ Write 40.9
DQ Mixed 61.7
51% 76.8 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 107%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
596GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 148 147 145 149 146 147 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
90.1% Outstanding
Read 167
Write 145
Mixed 85.7
SusWrite 147
100% 136 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1.1
214% 1.57 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 90.1%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GY1600D364L9/4G 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (61st percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
53.3% Above average
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 19.3
MC Mixed 16.8
52% 18.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.1
SC Write 18.7
SC Mixed 17.3
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 68.1
59% 68.1 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 64%

 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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