MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics57% 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 Drive87.3% 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A11
MotherboardMSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160724
Uptime6.3 Days
Run DateSep 23 '17 at 20:49
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6400-$79
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
76.8% Very good
Memory 89.9
1-Core 94.8
2-Core 190
73% 125 Pts
4-Core 370
8-Core 366
49% 368 Pts
64-Core 373
23% 373 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 76.8%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 382.5
Performing below potential (98th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (70 fps cap detected)
57% Above average
Lighting 70.3
Reflection 70.2
Parallax 60.2
57% 66.9 fps
MRender 70.3
Gravity 67.4
Splatting 69.3
57% 69 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
48GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
87.3% Excellent
Read 504
Write 392
Mixed 407
97% 434 MB/s
4K Read 41.9
4K Write 81.3
4K Mixed 24.2
138% 49.1 MB/s
DQ Read 43.9
DQ Write 87.6
DQ Mixed 24.6
30% 52 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 87.3%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 DDR4 2800 C16 4x4GB-$130
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
91.4% Outstanding
MC Read 32.6
MC Write 37
MC Mixed 30.5
95% 33.4 GB/s
SC Read 16.7
SC Write 33.8
SC Mixed 23.9
71% 24.8 GB/s
Latency 67.3
59% 67.3 ns
Poor: 68%
This bench: 91.4%
Great: 120%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11) Builds (Compare 1,550 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 KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $455
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