MSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (83rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 68.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics35.1% 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 Drive91.2% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7816
MotherboardMSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160218
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 25 '20 at 19:34
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690-$51
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
68.4% Good
Memory 87.6
1-Core 98.2
2-Core 205
75% 130 Pts
4-Core 280
8-Core 321
39% 300 Pts
64-Core 436
27% 436 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 68.4%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770-$279
Nvidia(10DE 1033) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
35.1% Below average
Lighting 42.1
Reflection 39.8
Parallax 51.9
34% 44.6 fps
MRender 54.2
Gravity 47.9
Splatting 36.1
37% 46.1 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 35.1%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Xraydisk 240GB 240GB
186GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S0424A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 242 382 427 429 434 424 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
91.2% Outstanding
Read 507
Write 424
Mixed 384
SusWrite 390
96% 426 MB/s
4K Read 27.1
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 22.1
126% 52.4 MB/s
DQ Read 117
DQ Write 332
DQ Mixed 30.6
79% 160 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 91.2%
Great: 93%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB-$40
852GB free
Firmware: JP4OA3EA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 113 131 128 125 132 128 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
75.7% Very good
Read 138
Write 138
Mixed 66.7
SusWrite 126
86% 117 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 75.7%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston ACR16D3LU1KFG/8G ACR16D3LU1KNG/8G 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
59% Above average
MC Read 21.5
MC Write 22.7
MC Mixed 18
59% 20.7 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 19.7
SC Mixed 17.5
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 69.9
57% 69.9 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 59%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-G43 (MS-7816) Builds (Compare 807 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G43 (MS-7816)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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