MSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (4th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 96 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 46.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics69% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
SystemMSI MS-7998
MotherboardMSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998)  (all builds)
Memory9.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180615
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 16 '18 at 20:18
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 1.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
46.6% Average
Memory 70.7
1-Core 60.5
2-Core 102
49% 77.7 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 142
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 140
9% 140 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1987 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
69% Good
Lighting 78.1
Reflection 109
Parallax 105
64% 97.2 fps
MRender 94.9
Gravity 97.6
Splatting 97.9
79% 96.8 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 69%
Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
8GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 475
Write 452
Mixed 352
95% 426 MB/s
4K Read 35.4
4K Write 62.6
4K Mixed 40.9
139% 46.3 MB/s
DQ Read 316
DQ Write 263
DQ Mixed 224
186% 268 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 118%
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
9GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 466
Write 455
Mixed 379
97% 434 MB/s
4K Read 36.5
4K Write 75.5
4K Mixed 48.8
158% 53.6 MB/s
DQ Read 347
DQ Write 324
DQ Mixed 303
236% 325 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CL16-16-16 D4-2400 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
46.6% Average
MC Read 13.7
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 17.1
47% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 13.6
37% 13.1 GB/s
Latency 99.8
40% 99.8 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998) Builds (Compare 1,509 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998) - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $595
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