MSI Z87-G55 (MS-7821)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 83%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics54.6% 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 Drive77.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7821
MotherboardMSI Z87-G55 (MS-7821)  (all builds)
Memory29.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140719
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 21 '20 at 04:17
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th 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 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
83% Excellent
Memory 92.3
1-Core 116
2-Core 225
83% 145 Pts
4-Core 426
8-Core 429
57% 428 Pts
64-Core 434
27% 434 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 83%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
EVGA(3842 2978) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1531 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 432.0
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
54.6% Above average
Lighting 68.1
Reflection 72.8
Parallax 64.5
56% 68.5 fps
MRender 74.2
Gravity 65.3
Splatting 57.4
53% 65.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 54.6%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 830 256GB-$261
202GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM01B1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 191 312 318 319 331 316 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
77.2% Very good
Read 416
Write 332
Mixed 271
SusWrite 298
74% 329 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 91.6
4K Mixed 25.1
109% 45.2 MB/s
DQ Read 302
DQ Write 118
DQ Mixed 157
130% 192 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 77.2%
Great: 86%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
2TB free
Firmware: CC29
SusWrite @10s intervals: 152 183 185 184 184 184 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 187
Write 151
Mixed 86.5
SusWrite 179
110% 151 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.7
140% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 105%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1600 CL10 Series 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
63.3% Good
MC Read 22.5
MC Write 23.5
MC Mixed 19.3
62% 21.8 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 21.5
SC Mixed 21.3
57% 20 GB/s
Latency 63.5
63% 63.5 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-G55 (MS-7821) Builds (Compare 278 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 (MS-7821) - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $439
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