MSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 72.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics52.2% 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 Drive49.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7850
MotherboardMSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850)  (all builds)
Memory10.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150811
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateMar 09 '18 at 06:12
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st 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 (96th percentile)
72.2% Very good
Memory 88.8
1-Core 89.3
2-Core 181
70% 120 Pts
4-Core 326
8-Core 313
43% 319 Pts
64-Core 330
20% 330 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 72.2%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1475 MHz, MLim: 1757 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.19
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
52.2% Above average
Lighting 64.5
Reflection 68
Parallax 61.8
53% 64.8 fps
MRender 73.3
Gravity 60.7
Splatting 57.7
52% 63.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
24GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
49.1% Average
Read 494
Write 65.1
Mixed 336
65% 298 MB/s
4K Read 21.3
4K Write 76.5
4K Mixed 0.36
73% 32.7 MB/s
DQ Read 27
DQ Write 235
DQ Mixed 0.7
39% 87.4 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 49.1%
Great: 78%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
852GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 180
Write 175
Mixed 160
129% 172 MB/s
4K Read 1.23
4K Write 2.79
4K Mixed 0.38
145% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 102%
Great: 109%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
37GB free
Firmware: 02.01A02 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
71.5% Very good
Read 125
Write 124
Mixed 118
92% 122 MB/s
4K Read 0.51
4K Write 2.14
4K Mixed 0.26
90% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 71.5%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1333 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
49.2% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 18.4
MC Mixed 15.4
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 12.5
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 13.9
39% 13.8 GB/s
Latency 68.7
58% 68.7 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850) Builds (Compare 3,903 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 Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850) - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $748
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HDDRAMUSB
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