MSI X99A SLI PLUS(MS-7885)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 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 a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 88.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics17.7% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive86.9% 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7885
MotherboardMSI X99A SLI PLUS(MS-7885)  (all builds)
Memory13.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151030
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 27 '16 at 03:12
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5820K-$130
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
88.2% Excellent
Memory 96.1
1-Core 111
2-Core 219
82% 142 Pts
4-Core 433
8-Core 696
69% 565 Pts
64-Core 874
54% 874 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 88.2%
Great: 88%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-Ti-$560
EVGA(3842 4991) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.6519
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
17.7% Very poor
Lighting 20
Reflection 23.1
Parallax 18.8
16% 20.6 fps
MRender 28.6
Gravity 20
Splatting 26.1
20% 24.9 fps
Poor: 70%
This bench: 17.7%
Great: 87%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin Striker 480GB-$200
205GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM01.3 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
86.9% Excellent
Read 520
Write 500
Mixed 491
113% 504 MB/s
4K Read 25.1
4K Write 87.7
4K Mixed 11.1
99% 41.3 MB/s
DQ Read 23.9
DQ Write 319
DQ Mixed 10.6
56% 118 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C14 4x4GB-$97
4 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM 2667 MHz clocked @ 2736 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
108% Outstanding
MC Read 42.3
MC Write 41.8
MC Mixed 39.4
118% 41.2 GB/s
SC Read 17
SC Write 20.5
SC Mixed 22.7
57% 20.1 GB/s
Latency 53.5
75% 53.5 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 108%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A SLI PLUS(MS-7885) Builds (Compare 1,536 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 65%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS(MS-7885)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $357
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