MSI Z170 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7984)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (86th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 14 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 93.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive113% 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7984
MotherboardMSI Z170 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7984)  (all builds)
Memory13 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170420
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 14 '18 at 13:58
Run Duration61 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
93.7% Outstanding
Memory 94.6
1-Core 146
2-Core 282
97% 174 Pts
4-Core 499
8-Core 804
80% 651 Pts
64-Core 803
50% 803 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 93.7%
Great: 90%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 506
Write 402
Mixed 419
98% 442 MB/s
4K Read 39.1
4K Write 101
4K Mixed 48.2
174% 62.7 MB/s
DQ Read 371
DQ Write 279
DQ Mixed 109
140% 253 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 113%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666 C16 2x8GB-$42
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
88.4% Excellent
MC Read 31.9
MC Write 34.5
MC Mixed 27
89% 31.1 GB/s
SC Read 20.7
SC Write 36.5
SC Mixed 25.2
78% 27.5 GB/s
Latency 58.1
69% 58.1 ns
Poor: 56%
This bench: 88.4%
Great: 95%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7984) Builds (Compare 141 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI Z170 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7984)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 54% - Above average Total price: $506
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