MSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics45.1% 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 Drive90.6% 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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7971
MotherboardMSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971)  (all builds)
Memory10.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160511
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 08 '18 at 19:05
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
77.2% Very good
Memory 84.9
1-Core 109
2-Core 219
78% 138 Pts
4-Core 375
8-Core 612
60% 493 Pts
64-Core 612
38% 612 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 77.2%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1266 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 18.12.1.1
Performing below potential (45th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.1% Average
Lighting 54.6
Reflection 63.8
Parallax 81.8
44% 66.7 fps
MRender 66.4
Gravity 50
Splatting 54.2
46% 56.9 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 45.1%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
85GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 202 190 191 203 209 193 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
90.6% Outstanding
Read 486
Write 242
Mixed 230
SusWrite 198
64% 289 MB/s
4K Read 31.9
4K Write 97.4
4K Mixed 39.3
150% 56.2 MB/s
DQ Read 363
DQ Write 225
DQ Mixed 222
185% 270 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 90.6%
Great: 124%
Asmedia ASM1153E 1TB
595GB free
Firmware: 0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 174 174 165 169 172 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
98.9% Outstanding
Read 178
Write 178
Mixed 41.5
SusWrite 167
102% 141 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.6
145% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 98.9%
Great: 99%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2400 C15 4x4GB-$90
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (40th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
79.5% Very good
MC Read 29.7
MC Write 31.1
MC Mixed 24.9
82% 28.6 GB/s
SC Read 16.5
SC Write 29.6
SC Mixed 22.8
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 72
56% 72 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 98%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-A PRO (MS-7971) Builds (Compare 2,605 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 48%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971) - $180

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 97% - Outstanding Total price: $533
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