MSI Z97 MPOWER (MS-7915)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 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 70.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive46.3% 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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7915
MotherboardMSI Z97 MPOWER (MS-7915)  (all builds)
Memory10.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150811
Uptime2.3 Days
Run DateDec 17 '15 at 16:55
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (41st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4570S
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
70.9% Very good
Memory 80.6
1-Core 98.9
2-Core 196
72% 125 Pts
4-Core 357
8-Core 340
47% 348 Pts
64-Core 360
22% 360 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 70.9%
Great: 76%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSCKHW120A4 120GB
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DC31 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
46.3% Average
Read 463
Write 113
Mixed 161
53% 246 MB/s
4K Read 15.4
4K Write 41.5
4K Mixed 8.35
56% 21.8 MB/s
DQ Read 107
DQ Write 106
DQ Mixed 9.36
34% 73.9 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 80%
WD WD2500BEVS-22UST0 250GB
65GB free
Firmware: 01.0 Max speed: SATA 1.0 150 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
21.3% Poor
Read 36
Write 37.7
Mixed 32.4
26% 35.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 1.43
4K Mixed 0.31
78% 0.72 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 21.3%
Great: 32%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLT8G3D1608DT1TX0. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (52nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
51.5% Above average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 19.1
MC Mixed 16.6
51% 17.8 GB/s
SC Read 14
SC Write 18.1
SC Mixed 16.4
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 79.4
50% 79.4 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 MPOWER (MS-7915) Builds (Compare 169 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 MPOWER (MS-7915) - $229

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $777
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