MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 33%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 65.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics48.7% 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 Drive89.2% 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.
Very high background CPU (74%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7845
MotherboardMSI Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845)  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131203
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 30 '19 at 01:27
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 74%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th 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 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
65.9% Good
Memory 84.4
1-Core 78.1
2-Core 189
67% 117 Pts
4-Core 270
8-Core 303
38% 286 Pts
64-Core 345
21% 345 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 65.9%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 436.30
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.7% Average
Lighting 61.4
Reflection 59.1
Parallax 52.5
50% 57.7 fps
MRender 69
Gravity 57.4
Splatting 46.9
46% 57.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 174 49 51 51 52 53 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
89.2% Excellent
Read 479
Write 435
Mixed 374
SusWrite 71.6
76% 340 MB/s
4K Read 38
4K Write 84.1
4K Mixed 46.6
162% 56.2 MB/s
DQ Read 373
DQ Write 326
DQ Mixed 230
205% 310 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 89.2%
Great: 118%
WD Red 3TB (2012)-$50
1.5TB free
Firmware: 82.00A82
SusWrite @10s intervals: 117 121 119 121 122 120 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
70.8% Very good
Read 126
Write 119
Mixed 80.8
SusWrite 120
82% 112 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1
191% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1601 MHz
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.4% Below average
MC Read 10.4
MC Write 11.2
MC Mixed 8.9
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 9.8
SC Mixed 9.7
26% 9.17 GB/s
Latency 72.8
55% 72.8 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 31.4%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845) Builds (Compare 1,419 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING (MS-7845) - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $569
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HDDRAMUSB
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