MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 55.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics32.2% 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)
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory7.5 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140721
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateNov 18 '18 at 19:18
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670K-$62
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
55.2% Above average
Memory 82.2
1-Core 69.7
2-Core 113
56% 88.3 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 169
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 159
10% 159 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
Nvidia(10DE 1138) 2GB
CLim: 1468 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 416.94
Performing below potential (46th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.2% Below average
Lighting 41.5
Reflection 40.1
Parallax 36.1
34% 39.2 fps
MRender 36.7
Gravity 36.8
Splatting 33.6
29% 35.7 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.2%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk SD7SB3Q128G1001 128GB
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X2160001
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 388
Write 223
Mixed 169
57% 260 MB/s
4K Read 31.1
4K Write 91.4
4K Mixed 30.9
135% 51.1 MB/s
DQ Read 285
DQ Write 163
DQ Mixed 131
122% 193 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 93%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB-$40
57GB free
Firmware: JP4OA3EA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 95 94 94 93 95 96 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
50.5% Above average
Read 81.5
Write 88.3
Mixed 46.3
SusWrite 94.5
57% 77.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.9
155% 1 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 50.5%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBXL 0420 F3-12800CL9-2GBRL 0420 F3-12800CL9-2GBRL 0420 F3-12800CL9-4GBXL 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 2048, 2048, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
48.9% Average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 18.4
MC Mixed 15.8
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.6
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 15.6
41% 14.4 GB/s
Latency 76.6
52% 76.6 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 51%

 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 4,018 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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