MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 63.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics42.2% 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 Drive87.6% 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.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140721
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateMar 20 '18 at 23:32
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 29%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670-$52
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
63.6% Good
Memory 83.7
1-Core 98.3
2-Core 190
72% 124 Pts
4-Core 259
8-Core 226
33% 242 Pts
64-Core 257
16% 257 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290X-$549
CLim: 1010 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.7.1
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.2% Average
Lighting 50.5
Reflection 48.3
Parallax 72.2
41% 57 fps
MRender 49.4
Gravity 47.7
Splatting 61.2
44% 52.8 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 55%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
87.6% Excellent
Read 497
Write 398
Mixed 411
97% 435 MB/s
4K Read 31.3
4K Write 49.4
4K Mixed 34.5
118% 38.4 MB/s
DQ Read 176
DQ Write 132
DQ Mixed 54.6
68% 121 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 87.6%
Great: 124%
WD WD1002FBYS-02A6B0 1TB
453GB free
Firmware: 03.00C06 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
60% Above average
Read 110
Write 99
Mixed 95.6
76% 101 MB/s
4K Read 0.79
4K Write 2.12
4K Mixed 0.51
128% 1.14 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 60%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CML8GX3M2A1600C9W 0215 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 0215 CML8GX3M2A1600C9W 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
34% Below average
MC Read 10.6
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 10.9
33% 11.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 9.2
26% 9.03 GB/s
Latency 74
54% 74 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) Builds (Compare 4,009 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821) - $242

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $532
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