MSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 99%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 95.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics40.6% 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 Drive280% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A54
MotherboardMSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)  (all builds)
Memory13.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160913
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 13 '17 at 01:34
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6850K-$115
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
95.1% Outstanding
Memory 96.5
1-Core 127
2-Core 254
90% 159 Pts
4-Core 504
8-Core 811
81% 658 Pts
64-Core 999
62% 999 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 95.1%
Great: 93%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 387.92
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
40.6% Average
Lighting 47.8
Reflection 55.2
Parallax 44.9
39% 49.3 fps
MRender 66.6
Gravity 46.4
Splatting 49.5
44% 54.2 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 40.6%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 960 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$139
407GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B6QCXP7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
280% Outstanding
Read 2,277
Write 1,798
Mixed 1,748
431% 1,941 MB/s
4K Read 49.8
4K Write 151
4K Mixed 39.5
206% 80.1 MB/s
DQ Read 427
DQ Write 415
DQ Mixed 224
222% 355 MB/s
Poor: 159%
This bench: 280%
Great: 353%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR4 2400 C10 2x8GB
2 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
79.5% Very good
MC Read 32.7
MC Write 27.2
MC Mixed 25.9
82% 28.6 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 21.6
SC Mixed 21.9
56% 19.7 GB/s
Latency 52.2
77% 52.2 ns
Poor: 44%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54) Builds (Compare 181 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 87%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 89%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 78%
Battleship

Motherboard: MSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 84% - Excellent Total price: $610
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