MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (82nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 18 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 80.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics58.4% 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)
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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7922
MotherboardMSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922)  (all builds)
Memory10.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140919
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 06 '20 at 14:32
Run Duration77 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.5 GHz, turbo 5.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
80.6% Excellent
Memory 74.8
1-Core 130
2-Core 261
84% 155 Pts
4-Core 500
8-Core 492
66% 496 Pts
64-Core 492
30% 492 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 80.6%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290X-$549
Gigabyte(1458 2281) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1040 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.12.3
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
58.4% Above average
Lighting 71.9
Reflection 61.6
Parallax 88.2
59% 73.9 fps
MRender 62.3
Gravity 65.7
Splatting 80.3
58% 69.5 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 58.4%
Great: 55%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
16GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 455
Write 319
Mixed 359
84% 378 MB/s
4K Read 42.9
4K Write 119
4K Mixed 60.4
205% 74.1 MB/s
DQ Read 379
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 361
272% 363 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 2400 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 2400 MHz clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (50th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
58.4% Above average
MC Read 20.8
MC Write 22.5
MC Mixed 17.9
58% 20.4 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 23.3
SC Mixed 17.3
55% 19.2 GB/s
Latency 90.8
44% 90.8 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 58.4%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) Builds (Compare 2,311 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition (MS-7922) - $127

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $775
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