MSI Z97I GAMING AC (MS-7920)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 59%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.94% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive91.6% 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.
Memory10GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 10GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7920
MotherboardMSI Z97I GAMING AC (MS-7920)  (all builds)
Memory6.1 GB free of 10 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20160216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 26 '23 at 18:09
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 38%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4430-$124
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
59% Above average
Memory 78.3
1-Core 84.9
2-Core 144
62% 102 Pts
4-Core 233
8-Core 223
31% 228 Pts
64-Core 234
14% 234 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 59%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
MSI(1462 7920) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
2.94% Terrible
Lighting 3.3
Reflection 2.2
Parallax 6
3% 3.83 fps
MRender 5.7
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 4.6
3% 4.17 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.94%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
52GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0AB0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 252 121 76 74 70 61 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
91.6% Outstanding
Read 440
Write 370
Mixed 298
SusWrite 109
68% 304 MB/s
4K Read 38
4K Write 79.1
4K Mixed 50.6
164% 55.9 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 342
DQ Mixed 166
177% 294 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 91.6%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B1G73QH0-CK0 Micron 8JTF25664AZ-1G6M1 10GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
29.1% Poor
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 8.7
MC Mixed 9.2
26% 9.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 10.1
SC Mixed 10.7
29% 10.1 GB/s
Latency 83.7
48% 83.7 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 29.1%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97I GAMING AC (MS-7920) Builds (Compare 78 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 79%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 66%
Battle cruiser

Motherboard: MSI Z97I GAMING AC (MS-7920) - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 79% - Very good Total price: $851
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