MSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 67.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.2% 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 Drive69% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (79%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7850
MotherboardMSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850)  (all builds)
Memory9.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150811
Uptime3.3 Days
Run DateSep 27 '20 at 23:03
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User BEL-User
Background CPU 79%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3-$209
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
67.1% Good
Memory 76.5
1-Core 101
2-Core 187
70% 121 Pts
4-Core 314
8-Core 433
47% 374 Pts
64-Core 428
26% 428 Pts
Poor: 62%
This bench: 67.1%
Great: 81%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1506 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.38
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.2% Above average
Lighting 64.3
Reflection 66.8
Parallax 64.1
52% 65.1 fps
MRender 61.3
Gravity 61.1
Splatting 57.3
49% 59.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk X110 256GB-$100
110GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X231600
SusWrite @10s intervals: 220 244 254 251 235 243 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
69% Good
Read 342
Write 276
Mixed 183
SusWrite 241
58% 260 MB/s
4K Read 21.5
4K Write 69.6
4K Mixed 24.6
101% 38.6 MB/s
DQ Read 241
DQ Write 207
DQ Mixed 121
119% 190 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 69%
Great: 100%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
84GB free
Firmware: CC25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 129 124 129 127 126 136 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
66.8% Good
Read 104
Write 124
Mixed 63.5
SusWrite 128
77% 105 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
132% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 66.8%
Great: 114%
Seagate Barracuda 4TB (2017)-$79
842GB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 126 128 132 133 127 120 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
59.7% Above average
Read 80.8
Write 132
Mixed 60.5
SusWrite 128
73% 100 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0
47% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 90%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.2% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 15.1
47% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 13.3
SC Mixed 11.3
32% 11.3 GB/s
Latency 87.3
46% 87.3 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 63%

 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 3,902 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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