MSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (74th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 26 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. 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 72.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7971
MotherboardMSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971)  (all builds)
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170502
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateOct 12 '18 at 03:49
Run Duration1284 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (74th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4560-$31
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
72.4% Very good
Memory 91.3
1-Core 112
2-Core 206
79% 136 Pts
4-Core 311
8-Core 309
42% 310 Pts
64-Core 312
19% 312 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 72.4%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB-$89
217GB free
Firmware: 0C3G37R5
SusWrite @10s intervals: 11 31 46 45 41 40 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 49% Great: 88%
Samsung Spinpoint T166 500GB-$40
322GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CR100-12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 73 69 73 68 70 72 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
42% Average
Read 75.3
Write 71
Mixed 43
SusWrite 70.8
48% 65 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
125% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 42%
Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Aegis DDR4 3000 C16 2x8GB-$38
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
73.9% Very good
MC Read 27.1
MC Write 28.6
MC Mixed 21.9
74% 25.9 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 29.2
SC Mixed 23.2
66% 23.2 GB/s
Latency 65.2
61% 65.2 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 73.9%
Great: 103%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971) Builds (Compare 3,160 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 59%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971) - $350

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $807
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