| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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. |
| Processor | With 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 49.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
| Graphics | 62.5% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels. |
| Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 33% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
| System | MSI MS-7A20 |
| Motherboard | MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A20) (all builds) |
| Memory | 12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz |
| Display | 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 8.1 |
| BIOS Date | 20160914 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Feb 24 '17 at 23:10 |
| Run Duration | 136 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 16% |
| CPU Throttled | 33% |
PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i7-6850K-$115
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 1.2 GHz (avg)
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49.5%
Average
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41% 60.8 Pts
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22% 182 Pts
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18% 292 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GTX 980-Ti-$560
EVGA(3842 1996) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1531 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 378.66
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide |
62.5%
Good
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56% 81.6 fps
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75% 92.8 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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WD My Book 1140 1TB
665GB free, PID 1140
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
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47.7%
Average
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147% 114 MB/s
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77% 0.98 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Corsair Dominator DDR4 2400 C10 2x8GB
2 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
64%
Good
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72% 25.1 GB/s
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25% 8.8 GB/s
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43% 93.7 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical X99A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A20) Builds (Compare 787 builds)
See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
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Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A20) - $223
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| Core i7-6800KIntel $78Bench 81%, 50,196 samples | 325x |
| Core i7-6850KIntel $115Bench 84%, 29,279 samples | 179x |
| Core i7-5820KIntel $130Bench 77%, 101,694 samples | 111x |
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| GTX 1080Nvidia $400Bench 102%, 1,082,454 samples | 172x |
| GTX 1080-TiNvidia $485Bench 124%, 840,268 samples | 115x |
| GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 84x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 71% - Very good | Total price: $744 |