MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) (MS-7681)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 73.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics52.1% 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)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMSI MS-7681
MotherboardMSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) (MS-7681)  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130111
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 11 '21 at 11:05
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500K-$246
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
73.5% Very good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 96.7
2-Core 187
71% 123 Pts
4-Core 361
8-Core 362
48% 362 Pts
64-Core 351
22% 351 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 73.5%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Gainward(10B0 13C2) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
52.1% Above average
Lighting 64.3
Reflection 72.7
Parallax 65
52% 67.3 fps
MRender 69
Gravity 65.1
Splatting 57.3
52% 63.8 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk SD8SBAT064G1122 64GB
38GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z2333000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 66 87 90 92 92 92 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 500GB-$59
466GB free
Firmware: JP2OA50E
SusWrite @10s intervals: 94 132 135 138 136 136 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
76.4% Very good
Read 138
Write 127
Mixed 68.1
SusWrite 129
84% 115 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
135% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 76.4%
Great: 74%
USB DISK 2.0 8GB
1GB free, PID 4200
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.5 3.2 6.3 7.2 7.4 7.3 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
9.03% Terrible
Read 30.6
Write 7.5
Mixed 6
SusWrite 5.8
13% 12.5 MB/s
4K Read 6.3
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.6
64% 2.5 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 9.03%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CL9-9-9 D3-1333 859B CT51264BA1339.M16F 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
52.7% Above average
MC Read 18.7
MC Write 19.3
MC Mixed 16.3
52% 18.1 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 16.6
47% 16.4 GB/s
Latency 72.5
55% 72.5 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z68A-GD65 (G3) (MS-7681) Builds (Compare 165 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) (MS-7681)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $599
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