MSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 59.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48.5% 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 Drive97.1% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7984
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984)  (all builds)
Memory12.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160722
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 27 '17 at 15:17
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel 0000
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
59.7% Above average
Memory 74.8
1-Core 71.5
2-Core 139
57% 95 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 365
38% 304 Pts
64-Core 405
25% 405 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 91%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 378.66
Performing below potential (47th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.5% Average
Lighting 58.1
Reflection 68.2
Parallax 61
47% 62.4 fps
MRender 72.9
Gravity 61.2
Splatting 55
51% 63 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
97.1% Outstanding
Read 492
Write 387
Mixed 401
95% 427 MB/s
4K Read 37.5
4K Write 62.3
4K Mixed 40.1
141% 46.6 MB/s
DQ Read 264
DQ Write 190
DQ Mixed 95.1
107% 183 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 97.1%
Great: 124%
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB-$83
786GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Read 133
Write 143
Mixed 136
103% 137 MB/s
4K Read 0.81
4K Write 2.79
4K Mixed 0.62
154% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 75%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
748GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
63% Good
Read 119
Write 101
Mixed 88.3
77% 103 MB/s
4K Read 0.85
4K Write 2.33
4K Mixed 0.21
102% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 63%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$40
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3000 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
61.1% Good
MC Read 23
MC Write 24.7
MC Mixed 17.9
62% 21.9 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 25.2
SC Mixed 17.1
51% 18 GB/s
Latency 90.8
44% 90.8 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984) Builds (Compare 1,227 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984) - $174

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $778
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Intel Core i5-12600K $184Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
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WD Blue 1TB (2012) $35Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
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