MSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 68.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.7% 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 Drive88.1% 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.
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.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7818
MotherboardMSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818)  (all builds)
Memory3.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140718
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateOct 10 '19 at 08:55
Run Duration165 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd 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)
68.6% Good
Memory 83.6
1-Core 88.9
2-Core 178
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 311
8-Core 312
42% 312 Pts
64-Core 326
20% 326 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 68.6%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 436.48
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
51.7% Above average
Lighting 64.1
Reflection 68.6
Parallax 61
52% 64.6 fps
MRender 72.9
Gravity 61.1
Splatting 55.2
51% 63.1 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$130
56GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 208 30 31 29 26 31 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
88.1% Excellent
Read 423
Write 404
Mixed 278
SusWrite 58.9
65% 291 MB/s
4K Read 34.2
4K Write 93.2
4K Mixed 49.5
165% 59 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 325
255% 351 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 88.1%
Great: 114%
Seagate ST3500630AS 500GB-$102
127GB free
Firmware: 3.AAK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 65 68 68 67 68 69 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
35.3% Below average
Read 55
Write 35.8
Mixed 42.5
SusWrite 67.6
37% 50.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.5
108% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 35.3%
Great: 43%
Seagate Momentus XT SSHD 2.5" 500GB-$35
112GB free
Firmware: SD26
SusWrite @10s intervals: 97 99 100 98 99 100 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
58.6% Above average
Read 106
Write 95.5
Mixed 64.7
SusWrite 98.7
67% 91.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.4
84% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 58%
ASMedia USB 3.0 Device 4TB
2.5TB free, PID 55aa
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 35 37 38 38 37 37 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
21.7% Poor
Read 39.2
Write 34.8
Mixed 33.2
SusWrite 37.1
49% 36.1 MB/s
4K Read 3.6
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 1.1
129% 2.33 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 21.7%
Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 2133 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 2133 MHz clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.8% Poor
MC Read 9.8
MC Write 9.8
MC Mixed 7.7
26% 9.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 9.7
SC Mixed 8.4
25% 8.83 GB/s
Latency 74.1
54% 74.1 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 28.8%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818) Builds (Compare 440 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER (MS-7818) - $252

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 67% - Good Total price: $730
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