MSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics87.7% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7924
MotherboardMSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924)  (all builds)
Memory9.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141226
Uptime3.1 Days
Run DateJun 06 '22 at 05:10
Run Duration292 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 27%
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 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
79.6% Very good
Memory 92.1
1-Core 67.3
2-Core 201
69% 120 Pts
4-Core 363
8-Core 543
56% 453 Pts
64-Core 527
33% 527 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 79.6%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2060-$324
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 512.95
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
87.7% Excellent
Lighting 111
Reflection 102
Parallax 108
90% 107 fps
MRender 126
Gravity 95.1
Splatting 87.5
82% 103 fps
Poor: 80%
This bench: 87.7%
Great: 97%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Pro 512GB-$150
68GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVM02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 5,007
Write 3,400
Mixed 3,698
895% 4,035 MB/s
4K Read 473
4K Write 284
4K Mixed 307
1,260% 355 MB/s
DQ Read 1,028
DQ Write 646
DQ Mixed 769
592% 815 MB/s
Poor: 79% Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.4% Below average
MC Read 10.1
MC Write 10.7
MC Mixed 8.8
28% 9.87 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 9.9
SC Mixed 9.4
27% 9.4 GB/s
Latency 63.9
63% 63.9 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 31.4%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97M-G43(MS-7924) Builds (Compare 360 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43(MS-7924) - $110

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $463
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