MSI H97M-G43(MS-7924)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (74th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 26 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. 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 69%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive68% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7924
MotherboardMSI H97M-G43(MS-7924)  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140722
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateSep 06 '18 at 15:57
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (74th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
69% Good
Memory 88.5
1-Core 89.7
2-Core 156
68% 111 Pts
4-Core 278
8-Core 342
40% 310 Pts
64-Core 340
21% 340 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 69%
Great: 72%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB-$35
52GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3J96R9
SusWrite @10s intervals: 227 65 57 33 68 61 MB/s
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
68% Good
Read 449
Write 353
Mixed 140
SusWrite 85.3
57% 257 MB/s
4K Read 27.2
4K Write 71.3
4K Mixed 34.1
123% 44.2 MB/s
DQ Read 220
DQ Write 93.2
DQ Mixed 109
93% 141 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 68%
Great: 82%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
736GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 196 200 199 200 201 196 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
114% Outstanding
Read 200
Write 194
Mixed 41
SusWrite 199
114% 158 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.6
109% 0.67 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 114%
Great: 112%
Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 32GB
10GB free, PID 1665
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.1 6.4 14 14 13 8 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
8.6% Terrible
Read 20.5
Write 9
Mixed 13.5
SusWrite 10.2
16% 13.3 MB/s
4K Read 5.3
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 1
78% 2.33 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 8.6%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
49.1% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 17.3
MC Mixed 17
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 11.7
SC Write 16.5
SC Mixed 14.6
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 69.1
58% 69.1 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 49.1%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H97M-G43(MS-7924) Builds (Compare 540 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI H97M-G43(MS-7924) - $104

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $598
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HDDRAMUSB
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