MSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (8th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 92 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 64.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics24.3% 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)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7971
MotherboardMSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)  (all builds)
Memory2.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161017
Uptime18.4 Days
Run DateNov 09 '18 at 22:59
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing way below expectations (8th 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 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
64.6% Good
Memory 70.2
1-Core 105
2-Core 172
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 318
8-Core 485
50% 401 Pts
64-Core 592
37% 592 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 64.6%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 470-$126
CLim: 1226 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 18.10.1
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
24.3% Poor
Lighting 21.2
Reflection 55.3
Parallax 50.1
17% 42.2 fps
MRender 56
Gravity 36.7
Splatting 47.1
38% 46.6 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 24.3%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB-$190
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM04B0Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 290
Write 59
Mixed 198
40% 182 MB/s
4K Read 23.7
4K Write 60.1
4K Mixed 28.1
104% 37.3 MB/s
DQ Read 379
DQ Write 140
DQ Mixed 120
125% 213 MB/s
Poor: 68% Great: 116%
WD Red 2TB (2012)-$82
1.5TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 136
Write 77
Mixed 75.2
72% 96 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
180% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 45% Great: 86%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Value DDR4 2133 C15 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
54.2% Above average
MC Read 21.9
MC Write 19.9
MC Mixed 19.2
58% 20.3 GB/s
SC Read 9.7
SC Write 12.4
SC Mixed 12.1
33% 11.4 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H170A PC MATE (MS-7971) Builds (Compare 291 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $325
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