MSI X99A XPOWER AC (MS-7881)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 54%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.9% 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 Drive194% 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.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7881
MotherboardMSI X99A XPOWER AC (MS-7881)  (all builds)
Memory60.4 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160715
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 23 '17 at 00:05
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th 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 1.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
54% Above average
Memory 80.1
1-Core 39.3
2-Core 77
44% 65.5 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 244
24% 198 Pts
64-Core 571
35% 571 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 54%
Great: 93%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Nvidia(10DE 1131) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1519 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (47th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.9% Average
Lighting 55.7
Reflection 71.5
Parallax 70.6
45% 65.9 fps
MRender 74
Gravity 66.9
Splatting 56.2
53% 65.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.9%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 750 Series NVMe PCIe 1.2TB-$1,000
896GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01H0 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
194% Outstanding
Read 2,085
Write 1,186
Mixed 1,566
357% 1,612 MB/s
4K Read 26.2
4K Write 65.5
4K Mixed 30
113% 40.6 MB/s
DQ Read 29.8
DQ Write 143
DQ Mixed 63.5
56% 78.9 MB/s
Poor: 124%
This bench: 194%
Great: 250%
Asmt ASM1156-PM 3TB
68GB free
Firmware: 0
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
48% Average
Read 87.3
Write 79.8
Mixed 71.6
60% 79.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.92
4K Write 1.43
4K Mixed 0.24
92% 0.86 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 48%
Great: 108%
Asmt ASM1156-PM 1TB
18GB free
Firmware: 0
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
37.5% Below average
Read 67.8
Write 62.4
Mixed 61.5
48% 63.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.85
4K Write 2.01
4K Mixed 0.31
108% 1.06 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 37.5%
Great: 101%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR4-2400 CL16 8GB 8x8GB
8 of 8 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
106% Outstanding
MC Read 41.3
MC Write 47.4
MC Mixed 41.7
124% 43.5 GB/s
SC Read 10.9
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 10.7
27% 9.47 GB/s
Latency 80.4
50% 80.4 ns
Poor: 106%
This bench: 106%
Great: 122%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A XPOWER AC (MS-7881) Builds (Compare 7 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 105%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 94%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI X99A XPOWER AC (MS-7881)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $739
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